By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Leadership expert, Dr. John Maxwell says; “Where there is no hope in the future there is no power in the present. Leaders are dealers in hope.” With hope people will continue to work toward goals. People give up without hope. In October 2007, my daughter, Dannielle called, “Dad, I signed you up for the St. Patrick’s Day half in Virginia Beach.” “Half what, Dannielle?” “Half-marathon, 13.1[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice announces final funds to complete $13 million Chief Logan Recreational Center project
West Virginia Press Association CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — On Dec. 31, Gov. Jim Justice delivered a $200,000 investment to complete the Chief Logan Recreational Center renovation project, an important piece of a broader effort to boost Southern West Virginia’s economy. With combined state and federal contributions surpassing $11.5 million and $1.5 million[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard highlights 2024 accomplishments
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard closed out 2024 with numerous significant accomplishments, including homeland and emergency response missions, deployments around the globe, and sustained activation supporting West Virginia agencies at the direction of Gov. Jim Justice. Throughout the past year, the WVNG maintained[Read More…]
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Senate President-Elect Randy Smith names leadership for Senate Judiciary Committee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President-Elect Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced the selection of Senator Mike Stuart, R-Kanawha, a former United States Attorney under President Trump, as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 87th Legislature, which begins on January 8, 2025. Incoming Senator Tom Willis, R-Berkeley, will serve as[Read More…]
Senate President-Elect Randy Smith names leadership for Senate Finance Committee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President-elect Randy Smith, R-Preston, today announced the selection of Senator Jason Barrett, R-Berkeley, as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee for the 87th Legislature, which begins on January 8, 2025. Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, will serve as Vice Chairman. Senate President-Elect Smith noted that his background[Read More…]
Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and commemoration of President Jimmy Carter
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States. “President Jimmy Carter faithfully served his country with kindness and compassion. His life was well-lived, and he will be missed[Read More…]
EXPERT PITCH: Connections with Jimmy Carter extend to WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Several West Virginia University faculty and staff members with a range of ties to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter cite his work in service and education as keys to his lasting legacy. Quotes: Crissy Estep, director of the WVU International Studies Program, served as an election monitor on behalf of[Read More…]
COLUMN: Truth starts with us
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Over Christmas I think we saw the classic movie A Christmas Story three times. It was playing in the background Christmas Day. I can relate to the entire movie. Except growing up we had a natural gas and not a coal furnace. Dad was a master at changing fuses in the basement after we overloaded[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia announces January 8 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, January 8, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “Empower your future with WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide[Read More…]
