By Mac Warner West Virginia Secretary of State There is much concern over election integrity as we approach the 2020 election. However, West Virginians can rest assured that as our state’s top election official, I have been working diligently with county clerks and other officials throughout the state to secure[Read More…]
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Mylan, Pfizer to create new company
From The Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mylan, the generic pharmaceutical company that was founded in West Virginia and remains one of the state’s largest private employers, will be combined next year with a spinoff company from Pfizer, the nation’s largest drugmaker. The new company, which has not been named,[Read More…]
National Science Foundation to keep W.Va. Green Bank Facility open
From The Intermountain GREEN BANK, W.Va. — The National Science Foundation recently made the decision not to close an observatory in West Virginia. The foundation is an independent federal agency created to, among other goals, promote the progress of science, advance the national health and secure national defense, according to its website. Among[Read More…]
Legislation passes, expands GI Bill in W.Va.
From The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, applauded the Senate’s passage of his bill, the Veteran STEM Scholarship Improvement Act, that will expand the GI Bill for veterans seeking careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The bill, which passed the House of[Read More…]
W.Va. legislators seek control over drug settlement money
By Lacie Pierson for The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five members of the West Virginia House of Delegates want Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to reserve funds from a $37 million opioid settlement for substance abuse prevention and treatment. In the letter dated July 29, the bipartisan group of delegates asked[Read More…]
HVAC systems using renewable energy being installed at Martinsburg High School, W.Va.
By Eve Larsh for The Journal of Martinsburg, W.Va. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — More and more schools in Berkeley County are using renewable energy for their cooling and heating. Martinsburg High School is having geothermal renovations made to its heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems this summer through CMTA Energy Solutions,[Read More…]
W.Va.’s Parkersburg Homecoming introduces mini wedge racing
By Jenna Pierson for The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Parkersburg Homecoming Festival will introduce a new event, mini wedge racing, to its roster of activities. Mini wedge racing is a form of go kart racing designed for children, ranging in age from 7 to 15. It[Read More…]
Italian-based Company Opens Manufacturing Facility in Weirton, W.Va.
By Craig Howell for The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va. WEIRTON, W.Va. — A journey of almost six years culminated Monday as Pietro Fiorentini USA celebrated the opening of its new facility, located in the Three Springs Business Park in Weirton. Based in Italy, Pietro Fiorentini is an international provider of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, July 30
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. Senate fails to override Trump vetoes protecting Saudi arms sales The Senate[Read More…]