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Frontier Communications announces enhanced broadband network extension in WV

  Investment to improve connectivity for 134,000 Households   Release from Frontier Communications: CHARLESTON, W. Va.  — Frontier Communications is making enhanced broadband service available to previously unserved residents throughout West Virginia. Elena Kilpatrick, Frontier Senior Vice President of Operations, has announced that connected communities in 35 counties now may access increased[Read More…]

Gov. Justice seeking pay cap for any special budget session

From the Office of Gov. Jim Justice: CHARLESTON, W. VA. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that he is pushing for a bill to fulfill a campaign promise to limit lawmaker pay to a total of five work days for any special session dealing with the budget.  Last year, the West Virginia[Read More…]

W.Va. Coal industry recognizes safety award winners

CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ The West Virginia Coal Association convened its 44th annual Coal Mining Symposium Feb. 22 and celebrated the safety achievements of mining operations across the state.   “We take great pride in the accomplishments West Virginia’s coal operators and their miners have achieved in safety,” said Coal Association President[Read More…]

Statewide campaign aims to educate students about manufacturing industry

Release from “Explore the New Manufacturing: Campaign representatives visit 125 Preston County students KINGWOOD, W.Va.  – Representatives from a statewide manufacturing education campaign, “Explore the New Manufacturing,” spoke to nearly 125 students about the industry during a two-day tour in Preston County, W.Va., last week. Students, ages 4 – 14, in[Read More…]

Chelsey Jones joins Orion Strategies

Release from Orion Strategies: BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Orion Strategies welcomes Chelsey Jones to its staff. Jones previous served as executive director of the Elkins Randolph Chamber of Commerce where she significantly increased membership participation in that organization.  Prior to her experience there, she served as recruiting manager for Intrawest and as[Read More…]

West Virginians for Affordable Health Care praise Sen. Manchin for ACA stance

  WVAHC Release: Manchin pledges to vote against Affordable Care Act repeal without replacement details CHARLESTON, W.VA — West Virginians for Affordable Health Care Executive Director Renate Pore today thanks U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., for standing up for 210,000 West Virginians who could lose coverage under a proposed repeal. Sen. Manchin has called for members[Read More…]

Media Alert: Gift wrapping, delivering for Clay County families this morning

Press Release: Friends Helping Friends WV, HealthSmart starting effort today at 11 a.m. at Charles Ryan Associates CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Friends Helping Friends WV and HealthSmart are joining forces this holiday season to help West Virginia families affected by this summer’s flooding. The organizations will be providing Christmas gifts to “adopted” families, as[Read More…]

Manchin: Americans owe liberties, freedoms to veterans

  From the office of Sen. Joe Manchin:   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, encouraged West Virginians to recognize the sacrifices and contributions and thank our nation’s Veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day. Thursday, Sen.Manchin celebrated Veterans Day at Capital[Read More…]

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