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…]
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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…]
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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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W.Va. nurses PAC endorses Reynolds for Attorney General
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Doug Reynolds for Attorney General campaign announced today that the West Virginia Nurses Political Action Committee (WVNurses-PAC) has endorsed Doug Reynolds in the upcoming election. “I’m honored to have the support and endorsement of this dedicated organization,” said Reynolds. “I’ve always supported nurses and the health[Read More…]
Health Care Workers Union endorses Jim Justice
SEIU District 1199 represents thousands of nurses and health care workers in WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, the Service Employee International Union—District 1199 WV/KY/OH threw its support behind businessman Jim Justice for governor. SEIU 1199 represents 6,000 healthcare workers in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and Head Start employees across West Virginia. “Jim[Read More…]