Release from W.Va. Commerce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch visited businesses in the Northern Panhandle Thursday and today as part of an ongoing series of statewide listening tours. “Under Governor Justice’s leadership, we have been putting an emphasis on getting out and meeting the wonderful business owners and[Read More…]
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W.Va. Highways rank 16th in country in national survey of highway systems; up 20 spots
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s highway system now ranks 16th in the nation in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to the Annual Highway Report published today by Reason Foundation. This is a 20-spot improvement from the previous report, where West Virginia ranked 36th[Read More…]
W.VA. Attorney General Morrisey sues opioid makers Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceuticals
Release from the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed suit Friday against two major manufacturers of opioid painkillers – Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals. The Attorney General alleges both manufacturers helped fuel the opioid epidemic by individually engaging in strategic[Read More…]
Ojeda says medical his records were leaked, helped defeat Congressional campaign in W.Va.
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Richard Ojeda, a former Democratic state senator, says his medical records were stolen from a Veterans Affairs office in Huntington and used to derail his congressional campaign in 2018. On Thursday, Ojeda, who served in the U.S. Army for 24 years, filed[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State announces agreement to expand services for WV Businesses
W.Va. Division of Labor to join W.Va. One Stop Business Web Portal Press Release from the W.Va. Secretary of State’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office and the West Virginia Division of Labor recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create, develop, integrate and maintain[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Aug. 23
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW DEMOCRATS VIEW HEALTH CARE “Medicare for All” remains hugely popular, but[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey urges college students to beware of housing scams
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges students to use caution when looking for off-campus housing accommodations during their collegiate years. Many college students take the opportunity to live off campus for at least one year in an apartment, house or condo. “Living off campus for a[Read More…]
U.S. Congresswoman Miller announces $579,972 for Pipeline Safety
From the office of Congresswoman Carol Miller: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant of $579,972 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller said, “Thank you to the Department of Transportation for[Read More…]
AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership brings health screenings, asthma education to Healthy Hoops Event
Press Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership, the corporate foundation of AmeriHealth Caritas West Virginia, brought one if its signature programs, Healthy Hoops, to Charleston last week in collaboration with YMCA of Kanawha Valley. The Aug. 9 program saw 55 children participate, with staff and volunteers from the AmeriHealth[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Aug. 16
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO WAS GRANTED A WEST BANK VISIT ON HUMANITARIAN GROUNDS Israel’s interior[Read More…]