CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Woody Thrasher denounced Democrat presidential candidates’ promises this week to cripple the Mountain State’s economy by waging a war on natural gas and renewing their attacks on coal. “These candidates and their supporters want to wipe out our natural gas and coal jobs, which[Read More…]
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WVU Honors College, Humanities Center announce new leaders
Two leaders known for their innovation, energy and creativity will bring those essential skills to bear in their new roles at West Virginia University. Damien Clement will serve as acting dean of the Honors College and Rhonda Reymond as interim director of the Humanities Center effective Aug. 1. Clement replaces[Read More…]
PRESS RELEASE: Highmark Nationally Recognized for Member Satisfaction for Fourth Consecutive Year
Ranked #2 in the Medicare Advantage Study with #1 Ranking in Choice of Providers by J.D. Power PITTSBURGH, Pa. (August 1, 2019) – When choosing health insurance coverage, surveys have shown that consumers want a health plan that offers provider choice, is affordable and is from a company they can[Read More…]
PRESS RELEASE: Prevention Resource Officers honored for service to W.Va. students, schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sgt. Howard John Haglock III helped investigate a custodian, leading to his conviction for sexual abuse. The Ohio County deputy sheriff and his wife then took in three students, siblings, removed from their home and at risk of being uprooted to the other side of the state.[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney Gen. Morrisey urges Supreme Court to reconsider shutdown of job-producing pipeline
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state alliance urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review, and ultimately overturn, a ruling that halted construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a decision that could unnecessarily block pipeline construction and impede economic growth nationwide. The coalition’s brief,[Read More…]
New W.Va. Autumn Colors Express excursions to be announced Friday
By Phil Kabler for HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After innumerable obstacles, setbacks and delays, organizers of fall train excursions that will replace the long-running New River Train said Wednesday they will make an official launch announcement Friday, Aug. 2, and plan to put tickets on sale Monday, Aug. 5.[Read More…]
Millions of visitors to Marion Co., W.Va. each year
By Eric Hrin for Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Visitors spent nearly $13 million on lodging last year in Marion County, according to a recent study commissioned by the Marion Convention and Visitors Bureau. According to the study by Randall Travel Marketing of North Carolina, total lodging expenditures were[Read More…]
W.Va. New River Health to offer mobile dental unit, chiropractic care
By Jessica Farrish for The Register-Herald SOPHIA, W.Va. — New River Health Association is now offering chiropractic care at the Scarbro location and will be offering mobile dental services in Raleigh, Fayette and Nicholas counties this year, New River Health CEO John Schultz announced on Wednesday. Schultz gave the news during an open house[Read More…]
Sustainability a main pillar of 24th World Scout Jamboree in W.Va.
By Jordyn Johnson for The Charleston Gazette-Mail GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — According to Scout Law, “A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.” The law doesn’t say anything about being sustainable or environmentally friendly, but at the 24th World Scout Jamboree at[Read More…]
