From the The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: Wow! Or make that, WOW!! In an effort that matched or exceeded pre-event hype, Gov. Jim Justice delivered in a big way on his promise of a “historic announcement” Tuesday afternoon at NCWV Airport. The governor announced $20 million in funding for the[Read More…]
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Drug companies ask U.S. Appellate Court to reevaluate decision to allow the public to see opioid pill data
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch CLEVELAND, Ohio — Drug firms are requesting the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals re-evaluate its previous ruling lifting a blanket ban on the release of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s pill data, citing a U.S. Supreme Court opinion released after its ruling. U.S. District Judge Dan[Read More…]
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Wheeling, W.Va., City Council hears mixed opinions on User Fee
City says special fee would not violate municipal home rule By ALEX MEYER, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING — As Wheeling City Council floated enacting a user fee at its meeting Tuesday, it heard from residents both for and against the measure intended to fund a proposed $14.5 million public[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce more than $7.5 million for W.Va. airports
Press Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $7,547,379 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airport improvement and construction throughout West Virginia. This funding will help remove[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVU expert available for comment on political response to mass shootings
Sociologist says response ‘illogical’ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The answer to preventing horrific mass shootings can’t be reduced to a single political issue, according to James Nolan, a West Virginia University sociology professor and former police officer who also worked for the FBI as a unit chief in the Crime Analysis, Research[Read More…]
Orion Strategies hires new member in Pittsburgh
Press Release: CARNEGIE, PA. — Orion Strategies, a multi-state strategic communications firm, has recently hired Julie Jameson as a Public Relations Assistant in its Pittsburgh office. Since opening an office in Pittsburgh, Orion Strategies has been able to continue expanding its work serving local, regional, and national clients in its public[Read More…]
AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership takes Healthy Hoops Program to Downtown Charleston, W.Va., YMCA
A Press Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AmeriHealth Caritas’ Partnership Healthy Hoops program will make its West Virginia debut at the Downtown YMCA in Charleston, Friday, Aug. 9. : Who AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership YMCA of Kanawha Valley What AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership’s Healthy Hoops® program will make its West Virginia debut at the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Downtown Charleston, W.Va., Streetfest goes to the dogs!
DogFest scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10 Press Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Area Alliance has provided all media with the following information on Downtown Streetfest: a downtown block party with a mix of live music, food and drinks and kids’ activities, successfully supporting downtown restaurants and more than a[Read More…]
