By TIFFANY TOWNER Times West Virginian GRAFTON, W.Va. — Ann Burns’ son has autism. Now a high school junior, Isaiah has received excellent programming in Marion County through all his school years, Burns said, but after he graduates, programs and job opportunities for him will be limited. “He is not[Read More…]
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WVU Board of Governors approves 2019 budget, including tuition, salary increases
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A $1.1 billion budget unanimously approved Friday (June 22) by the West Virginia University Board of Governors includes $15 million for additional pay raises for faculty and staff during FY2019. While the State provided $3.1 million in state funding for the pay raises, the University was required to identify[Read More…]
West Virginia secretary of transportation to discuss road plans
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia secretary of transportation plans to meet with every county in the state to discuss the progress of the Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads to Prosperity program, according to a press release. Justice said he appointed Secretary of Transportation Tom Smith to meet with[Read More…]
West Virginia entrepreneur finds innovative replacement for plastic products
By Sarah Richardson Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — It’s no secret that plastic is terrible for the environment. According to the New York Times, over 300 million tons of plastic is produced globally each year, and only ten percent of that amount is recycled. Roughly seven million tons of plastic[Read More…]
Job fair set for today and Tuesday in South Charleston to fill 350 work-at-home tech support positions
Kelly Services partners with WVDO, Workforce West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In collaboration with the West Virginia Development Office and WorkForce West Virginia, Kelly Services is holding a job fair to hire up to 350 technical support advisors for KellyConnect®, the company’s contact center management solutions program. The job fair[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 24
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 25, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TEXAS GROUP TAKES IN ABOUT 30 PARENTS SEPARATED FROM KIDS AP learns that the release[Read More…]
WV Small Business Development Center providing help for state business owners
By JIM WORKMAN For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s no such thing as small business in West Virginia. Every job counts. While the number of employees at a certain company may earn the distinction of “small business”, the Mountain State needs each employer. Erika Bailey,[Read More…]
Democratic lawmaker files legal action demanding Justice reside in Kanawha
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Democratic state legislator, acting as a private citizen and taxpayer, filed legal action against Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday for failing to reside in Kanawha County as is constitutionally required. Assistant Minority Whip Isaac Sponaugle, D-Pendleton, submitted a writ of mandamus,[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice assesses his performance two years into term
By JIM WORKMAN For the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is a bottom-line guy. Sprinkled throughout his recent conversations and news conferences are comments like, “The net of the whole thing is just this,” or, “At the end of the day …” When he says his accomplishments[Read More…]
West Virginia sports betting rules approved
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The rules for sports betting in West Virginia were approved Thursday in an emergency meeting of the West Virginia Lottery Commission. The commission approved 20 pages of rules and regulations intended to allow wagering on sporting events such as football[Read More…]