CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the beginning of this water crisis, my pledge to all West Virginians has been to do all in my power to make sure that a completely preventable tragedy like this never happens again. I am proud to report that we took the first step in that direction this week[Read More…]
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WVPA Sharing: Kids and families day at the Legislature
Our Children, Our Future to rally with kids and families CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Our Children, Our Future Campaign will hold its annual Kids and Families Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. More than 500 kids and families representing labor, faith, and community organizations are scheduled[Read More…]
WVPA Release: Former WVDEP Chief of Enforcement Joins Alliance Consulting, Inc.
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Michael Zeto, the former chief of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Environmental Enforcement, has joined Alliance Consulting, Inc., Prior to Zeto’s retirement from WVDEP in December 2013, he spent over 34 years with the agency, with the last 22 as chief inspector of[Read More…]
Freedom Industries ordered to dismantle, remove tanks
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today, Jan. 25, ordered Freedom Industries to begin, by March 15, 2014, the process of dismantling, removing and properly disposing of all of its above ground storage tanks, as well as associated piping and machinery, at its Etowah River Terminal in Charleston. Gov.[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Buckhannon hosting Christmas Craft Show featuring hand-crafted WV items
BUCKHANNON — The Buckhannon National Guard Armory will be transformed into one of the largest holiday showcases in Central West Virginia as the Christmas Craft Show celebrates 31 years Nov. 30 and Dec 1. “Christmas music and the aroma of Campbell’s Kettle Corn will fill the air as holiday shoppers are charmed by[Read More…]
Power Use Big Fourth to Defeat Sand Gnats
The West Virginia Power returned home for a six-game homestand on July 17 and started the series with a bang. The Power scored four runs in the fourth inning off of four hits and got a good performance from South Atlantic League all-star pitcher Tyler Glasnow in defeating the Savannah[Read More…]
