Balancing nature with commerce in America’s newest National Park and Preserve West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — Andy Davis, Director of Strategic Redevelopment at the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), recently joined the board of directors of the New River Conservancy and attended his first board meeting[Read More…]
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OPINION: The need for certificate of need in WV healthcare: We are built different
By Candace Miller, president and CEO, Jackson General Hospital; Lifetime West Virginian I am proud to say I was born and raised in Mason County, West Virginia and have lived my entire life in this great state. That said, I bring a unique perspective to a hot topic back under[Read More…]
Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc. welcomes Dr. Rachel M. Wilt, DDS, CTTS
West Virginia Press Association GRAFTON, W.Va. — Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, Inc. (PTCHC) welcomes Dr. Rachel M. Wilt, DDS, CTTS of Newburg, WV to its healthcare staff at the Dental Center of Taylor County. With nearly 20 years of dentistry experience–including nearly a decade of practicing in federally qualified health[Read More…]
COLUMN: Dealing with the drug issue
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA We replaced Lynnda’s cell phone with a phone having a better camera in preparation for our U.S. Commercial Services Roadshow economic development trip to Europe in a couple of weeks. While waiting for data transfer from her old phone, we visited with the young man running the store. He is[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack celebrates 7th anniversary of WVABLE savings program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Feb. 9, State Treasurer Larry Pack celebrated the 7th anniversary of WVABLE – a savings program offered by the State Treasurer’s Office that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save and invest without jeopardizing needs-based public benefits. “Over the last seven years, my Office’s[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey declares State of Emergency in Cabell and Kanawha counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to severe rainstorms and high winds that resulted in flooding, downed trees, power outages, and road blockages, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in Cabell and Kanawha Counties. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for thirty days[Read More…]
Statement from W.Va. Coal Association President Chris Hamilton regarding Attorney General McCuskey’s lawsuit against the state of New York
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following Attorney General JB McCuskey’s announcement on Feb. 6 that West Virginia is leading 22 other states in a lawsuit against the State of New York over its recently passed “Climate Superfund” legislation, Chris Hamilton offered the following statement: “On behalf of the West Virginia Coal Association,[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey declares State of Preparedness, urges caution
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to developing weather patterns suggesting a significant winter storm event followed by dangerous wind chills and other adverse weather, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia beginning February 5, 2025, through February 7, 2025. The National Weather Service[Read More…]
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of What Never Happened
Hurricane Breeze Newspaper A clipping from the Front Page of the January 31, 1975 issue of The Hurricane Breeze. Today, the Breeze is celebrating that which did not happen fifty years ago. On Friday, January 31, 1975, the Breeze announced the intent to immediately cease publishing the newspaper. It did[Read More…]
Anne Charnock appointed to fill vacancy in 17th Senate District
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Anne Charnock to fill the vacancy in SD-17. Charnock replaces Eric Nelson, who resigned from the seat after being named Secretary of Revenue. “Anne is a lifelong Republican and has been a dedicated public servant in Kanawha County,”[Read More…]
