CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Future of Nursing West Virginia Action Coalition is pleased to announce that Angela Gray, BSN, RN, Nursing Director of the Berkeley County Health Department in Martinsburg is one of only 25 nurses from across the country selected as a Public Health Nurse Leader by the Robert Wood Johnson[Read More…]
State news, releases and Information
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U.S. coal production continues to gain
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Coal production in the U.S. for the week ending Aug. 29 rose for the fourth straight week, continuing a long-term upward trend, and to narrow the gap to last year’s totals significantly in recent weeks, according to the latest report from the Energy Information Agency (EIA). Production[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin announces state will explore prison option in Mason County
State will not take possession of Sugar Grove Naval Base CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the state of West Virginia will explore additional prison space for female inmates in Mason County. The governor also announced the state will not take possession of the Sugar Grove Naval[Read More…]
‘I thought it was gone forever,’ Old Central Preston school ring reunited with owner, 33 years later
By Theresa Marthey Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — In 1982, Jay Layton was a junior in a Building Construction One class at Central Preston Senior High School. He was laying a footer for the slaughterhouse at the vocational school — now a part of the[Read More…]
Ladies at Alpine Lake learn to Sew Together
By John Dahlia, Preston County News & Journal TERRA ALTA, W.Va. — Bright and early, every Monday morning during the warm summer months the boat house at Alpine Lake Resort gets a little out of control. The typically quiet boat house bustles with the sound of sewing machines and pleasant[Read More…]
Del. Isaac Sponaugle condemns the Governor over Sugar Grove Naval Base
FRANKLIN, W.Va. –West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin refused to authorize the Division of Corrections (DOC) to accept the NIOC Sugar Grove Naval Base. The Sugar Grove Naval Base had been awarded to the DOC after it had applied for ownership of the property to the United States General Services[Read More…]
Manchin announces he will vote against Iran deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today issued the following statement announcing his final decision to vote against the Iran nuclear deal. “When this process began, I was supportive of the diplomatic efforts led by Secretaries Kerry and Moniz. I have always believed that to truly be a[Read More…]
Wild, Wonderful West Virginia encourages travel throughout the state this holiday weekend
Showcases Real. Harpers Ferry vignette to encourage exploration of heritage and outdoor adventures Real. VIDEO: View CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia released the Real. Harpers Ferry vignette — the fifth in a series produced as part of the Real. campaign — to encourage exploration of our state’s rich history and[Read More…]
“Business Smart Toolkit” launched to aid entrepreneurs in underserved communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) today announced the release of the Business Smart Toolkit, a ready-to-use workshop toolkit that gives faith-based and community organizations tools to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch and build businesses that are credit ready.[Read More…]
Manchin, Capito announce funding to expand drug court services in Huntington
The Women’s Empowerment and Addiction Recovery (WEAR) Program will address the needs of women in the sex trade who are battling drug addiction and mental health issues WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today announced $141,237 for the City of Huntington’s Women’s Empowerment[Read More…]
