By Erin Beck, The Register-Herald in Beckley, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have passed two bills meant to improve standards of care at peer-led addiction recovery facilities — places that aren’t licensed medical providers, but are instead operated by people in recovery. During special session this week, West Virginia[Read More…]
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Applications accepted for McClintic WMA controlled waterfowl hunt in W.Va.
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources www.wvdnr.gov News Release: June 24, 2019 Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305 [email protected] ALUM CREEK, W.Va. — Waterfowl hunters who wish to hunt from a shooting station in the controlled waterfowl hunting zone of McClintic Wildlife Management Area (WMA), located near Point Pleasant, must submit their application by[Read More…]
WVDA Urges Landowners to Sign-up for 2020 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
Media Contact Name: Crescent GallagherTitle: Communications DirectorPhone: 304-380-3922Email address: [email protected] Press release: June 25, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is urging landowners to sign up for the Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. The goal of the program is to help slow the[Read More…]
W.Va. State Fire Marshal urges safety this Fourth of July
FOR RELEASE: June 25, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Courtney Rosemond, Public Information Specialist, (304) 558-2191 ext. 53205, [email protected] CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to wish everyone a very happy and safe upcoming 4th of July holiday and remind residents and visitors to buy and use consumer fireworks in a safe manner.[Read More…]
Boil water advisories in W.Va.
By The Register-Herald in Huntington, W.Va. The following boil water advisories have been issued: Richwood Water Department for the entire water system due to a main line leak. Wilderness PSD for all customers due to pressure loss caused by a main water line break on Rt. 41 in Mount Nebo. [Read More…]
New Clendenin mayor and city council take oath of office in W.Va.
By Jordyn Johnson, the Charleston Gazette-Mail CLENDENIN, W.Va. — The three-year anniversary of the June 2016 flood that killed nearly two dozen people and left the Clendenin area in shambles just passed, and Tuesday night its new mayor and City Council were sworn in. Kay Summers, who was elected last[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, June 26
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MUELLER TO TESTIFY PUBLICLY BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEES The former special counsel agrees[Read More…]
WVMA Applauds Passage of Education Reform Bill
Contact: Rebecca McPhail, WVMA President Phone: (304) 767-5189 // Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2019 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is optimistic about public education in the Mountain State’s following full legislative passage of a comprehensive reform package. The West Virginia Senate and House[Read More…]
WVBIC Urges W.Va. Gov. Justice to Approve Major Education Reform Bill
CONTACT: June 24, 2019Chris Hamilton Chairman, WV Business & Industry Council (304) 342-4153 CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia’s public education system will get a major overhaul following passage of comprehensive reform legislation, and the state’s business community could not be more pleased. “The legislation that passed Monday night is an[Read More…]
