Staff reports NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $6.5 million in grant funding has been awarded to most of West Virginia’s counties to be used to increase election security and improve election technology, according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Warner said that between the grant funding and counties[Read More…]
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West Virginia National Guard preps for Hurricane Florence
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As states along the East Coast ready for the potentially historic effects of Hurricane Florence, flexibility is key for the West Virginia National Guard’s efforts to minimize any damage state residents see from the storm, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer said Tuesday. Gov.[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of Hurricane Florence
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today Gov. Jim Justice has issued a State of Preparedness in advance of Hurricane Florence which is expected to hit the Eastern Seaboard later this week. This will cover the entire state of West Virginia and it allows for the mobilization of resources to assist with preparation for[Read More…]
Officials offer preparedness tips for potential flooding
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald Social media and various websites have posted tips for preparing for and surviving natural disasters. Here are a few. From FEMA, six things to know before disaster strikes: 1. Know where your gas shutoff valve is located. Shutting off gas before an emergency can help[Read More…]
Photo ID now required to sell ginseng in West Virginia
Clay County Free Press CLAY, W.Va. — West Virginia’s 2018 ginseng season opened Saturday, Sept. 1, and continues through Friday, Nov. 30. New to the law this season is that all diggers will need to provide a government- issued photo identification to sell their ginseng to a registered dealer. Fines for[Read More…]
Mark Gavin brings management expertise to new role in WVU Office of the Provost
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With West Virginia University facing “enormous budget challenges,” Provost Joyce McConnell has added management expert Mark Gavin from the College of Business and Economics to her leadership team. “We must have expertise in our office to face fiscal issues head-on,” McConnell said. “With gaps in[Read More…]
Dominion Energy offers $1M in grants to nonprofit organizations
The Inter-Mountain CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations across the company’s footprint to apply for grants of up to $25,000 each to meet critical community needs in communities. For the fourth consecutive year, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has pledged $1 million to help meet critical needs[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, September 12
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘MONSTER’ HURRICANE FLORENCE NEARS US SEABOARD Residents on the Carolina coast are finding empty gas[Read More…]
Orion Strategies opens Pittsburgh office
Release from Orion Strategies: PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Orion Strategies, a public relations and strategic communications firm, is opening a Pittsburgh office with Brittany Ramos joining the firm to lead that shop. Ramos comes to Orion Strategies as a Senior Account Executive after having served many years at Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation where she directed strategic outreach[Read More…]
