Gov. Justice issues statement on HB 2820
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after he allowed HB 2820 to go into law without his signature: “I fully support the ability of our HOPE scholarship recipients, students in microschools or learning pods, homeschooled students, or our private school students to participate in extracurricular activities at their school or at their local public school. […]
APPALACHIAN POWER EARNS 2023 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR FOR SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD
CHARLESTON, W.Va., March 29, 2023 – Appalachian Power today announced that its Energy Efficiency team received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. “We have partnered with ENERGY STAR for many years to enhance our energy efficiency […]
Gov. Justice announces retirement of Robert Roswall; appoints Denise Worley as Commissioner of Bureau of Senior Services
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today he has appointed Denise R. Worley as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services. She will replace Robert E. Roswall, who is retiring after 36 years of service with the bureau, and 11 years as its leader when he was appointed to the position in 2012. Roswall’s […]
Beckley to host Coffee & Tea Celebration in April
Beckley, WV-The City of Beckley is kicking off its 2023 spring events with the 3rd annual Coffee & Tea Celebration on Saturday, April 22, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hosted by Beckley Events and local coffee and tea shops / vendors, the event will offer coffee and tea tastings, desserts, food trucks, musical showcases, a […]
Wheeler-Smith-Brown Allied Health Scholarship established through the New River CTC Foundation
[LEWISBURG, W.Va.] Dr. Kyle and Ann Fort have established a new scholarship through the New River Community and Technical College Foundation in memory of Dr. Fort’s colleagues Dr. Robert Wheeler, Dr. Lynn Smith and Dr. Patrick Brown. The new scholarship will assist students interested in a career in the healthcare field. “We appreciate the […]
DMV Announces Statewide Participation in Purple Heart Parking Spot Program
Moundsville DMV Regional Office site of first spot Charleston, WV—West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Everett Frazier is pleased to announce that a local, veteran-initiated program honoring Purple Heart Veterans is getting statewide recognition with signs to be displayed at all DMV regional offices. Over the last year, Commander Wally McMasters of the VFW […]
HHOMA announces Dru Hill live in concert for Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17
CHARLESTON, WV – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is excited to announce Dru Hill as the headline performer for the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. “We are so excited to have Dru Hill taking center stage at this special […]
Fayette County unveils a new Civil War Trails sign at Love Hope Center for the Arts on April 3rd, at 11:00am.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Join us as we unveil a new Civil War Trails sign at Love Hope Center for the Arts on April 3rd, at 11:00am. The community is invited to attend the event located at 100 Rotan St., Fayetteville, WV 25840 on the 161st anniversary of the historic Passover Seder which took place there […]
DHHR to Host Interviewing Event for Position of Child Protective Service Worker in McDowell County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) will host an in-person interviewing event for the position of Child Protective Service Worker in McDowell County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on March 30, 2023. The event will occur at the McDowell County DHHR office at 840 Virginia Avenue, Welch, WV 24801. Child Protective […]
Breeze Airways to connect CRW to at least 5 new destinations
WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced a partnership with the successful new low cost carrier Breeze Airways to connect West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) with at least five cities over the next two years. New nonstop flights to Orlando, Florida (MCO) and Charleston, South Carolina (CHS) will begin May 31, […]