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PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
First at 4 Forum: Edsel Smith
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Edsel Smith, of Stonewall Safety & Fire Safety, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. They shared the details about the Labor Day Arts & Craft Show. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
Hayhurst Family Makes Major Gift to WVU Women’s Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Aug. 22, 2024) –West Virginia University graduates and supporters, the Hayhurst family, have amplified their commitment to West Virginia University Athletics by contributing a major gift of $2.5 million to the WVU women’s basketball program. In recognition of their philanthropic leadership, the Hayhurst Family will be...
Town hall for veterans held at American Legion Post 15
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There was a town hall for veterans at the American Legion Post 15 in Parkersburg on Thursday. The Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, which is in Clarksburg, says it likes to have these town halls twice a year to hear opinions from veterans. A public affairs specialist from the VA said it’s important for these town halls to be held in Parkersburg because there is an outpatient center in Parkersburg on Ohio Avenue, just before you get to the Memorial Bridge.
Glenville State Officials Dr. Mark A. Manchin, Brian Hill Present $5,000 to Clarksburg's Black Heritage Festival
Glenville State University President Dr. Mark A. Manchin and Diversity Coordinator Brian Hill met with James Griffin, Chair of the Black Heritage Festival Board of Directors, to present a $5,000 donation on behalf of the GSU Foundation. “It’s an honor to present this donation to such an important organization.” Dr....
$4.2M fiber broadband internet dedicated in Wetzel County
NEW MARTINSVILLE — More than 1,900 households in Wetzel and Harrison counties will now have the option to purchase broadband internet service thanks to the installation of 87 miles of new fiber cable. The project began about five years ago via a partnership between U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito,...
Drought State of Emergency extended for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
WVSSAC Eliminating Sectional Play From High School Baseball Playoffs
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVSSAC Board of Directors approved changes to the high school baseball playoff layout, which will eliminate sectional play from the postseason. Instead of sectional play, all teams will now compete in a regional bracket which will be divided into two double elimination brackets. And the regional bracket seeds will be voted on by the coaches.
How West Virginia’s drought could affect Friday Night Lights
North central West Virginia may have had cooler temperatures and some rain in the recent days, but the long-term effects of the summer drought are still causing issues in the area, including at grass football fields like South Harrison's Gary Barnette field.
West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia American Water recently announced that 29 agencies within its service areas will receive grant money for fire protection gear, equipment, and training. Among the recipients are two departments in Summers County: the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and the Jumping Branch-Nimitz Volunteer Fire Department. The Jumping Branch-Nimitz department will use its grant to purchase two ratcheting fire hydrant wrenches, totaling $740.40. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department will allocate its $842.70 grant towards acquiring AED (automated external defibrillator) equipment. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department expressed their gratitude on Facebook, thanking American Water Company for the support. They also indicated that they will provide updates on how the grant funds are utilized in the future. The grants are part of West Virginia American Water’s ongoing efforts to support local fire departments and enhance emergency response capabilities across its service areas. The post West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection appeared first on The Hinton News.
City Pulmonologist Salam Rajjoub Honored for Work with WVSOM Students; BHS Grad Presents Award
An area physician received recognition for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) students. Salam Rajjoub, M.D., received the 2024 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central East Region of WVSOM’s Statewide. Campus. Rajjoub is a pulmonologist at American Lung Care in Bridgeport. He was presented...
After Months of No Action, Things Could be Changing for Seven-Figure Trampoline Park Planned for Mall
It has been two and a half months since plans were announced at a June 6 Bridgeport Development Authority meeting of the plans to open The Hive Entertainment Zone at the Meadowbrook Mall. Since then, it has been quiet as it related to the heavily anticipated trampoline park and arcade....
Fairmont State University welcomes 900 incoming freshmen on move-in day
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Fairmont State University (FSU) as its students were officially welcomed to campus on Thursday for another school year. Thursday was the first move-in day for students, kicking off the rest of its Welcome Week activities until the start of the academic semester. […]
Senators Manchin & Capito cut ribbon for hydrogen hub office
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Morgantown for the ARCH2 program office. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub was recently awarded $30 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. These hubs will be used to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen energy called blue hydrogen. Senators...
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