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As business debts mount, Justice takes stage at The Greenbrier to announce economic investments
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took the stage Wednesday at his family’s Greenbrier resort to announce a string of high-profile business investments totaling $219 million in the state of West Virginia. His public remarks in White Sulphur Springs came one day after the resort had been scheduled to be auctioned off because […]
$301,000 grant given to West Virginia for specialty crop block grants
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The state of West Virginia received a funding of $301,000 that will be shared among eight different West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations, and agencies in FY 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). According to a press release from the West Virginia Department Of Agriculture, the funding was from the United States […]
West Virginia Drought activates SBA Disaster Loan Program
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in West Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on Aug. 13. The declaration includes the primary counties […]
The WV Chamber of Commerce expects record numbers at their annual business summit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVNS) — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 88th Annual Meeting & Business Summit, to be held from August 28 to August 30, is expecting over 1,000 people at the three-day event. The theme for this year’s event, located at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs is “Uniting Business. Igniting Prosperity.” It […]
How Are Yellow Jackets Affected by the West Virginia Drought?
Buzzing Back: The Impact of Drought on Yellow Jackets in West Virginia (LOOTPRESS) – Yellow jackets are more than just pesky insects buzzing around your summer picnic. They play a vital role in our ecosystem, but what happens when a drought hits? In West Virginia, the relationship between yellow jackets and drought conditions is becoming […]
$308M and 4 years late, lawmakers question ‘disastrous’ rollout of WV’s online PATH system
Four years after its expected due date, the state fully rolled out its online management system for critical programs, like Medicaid, emergency food assistance and the foster care system. The system, known as WV PATH, was supposed to be completed in 2020. Its price tag at this point: $308 million. “The rollout has been disastrous […]
West Virginia averages more internet complaints than other states
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Broadband and internet access, or a lack thereof, have long been a hot topic of conversation in the Mountain State. A new study has now determined the people of West Virginia are actually more likely to complain about the internet than residents of other states. The website design company, “by Crawford,” […]
West Virginia ranks second to last in library visits
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Public libraries can serve as a community hub, not just for bookworms. USAFacts recently looked at data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to see how often people visit their local libraries in each state. USAFacts conducted their study with IMLS data from 2022. They said this data was […]
Upshur Parish House expands into Rock Cave
ROCK CAVE, W.Va (WDTV) - The Upshur Parish House has opened up a new location inside the old Rock Cave United Methodist Church, representatives say the expansion was needed. “Part of the county needed more assistance, it’s hard for a lot of people to get into Buckhannon, so we got a site out here where we could help people here,” said Jodi Oles, office manager, Upshur parish house.
Local cat café to hold back-to-school bash
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A local cat café is holding a back-to-school bash this weekend!. Mugs ‘N Mittens Cat Café will hold the event on Saturday, August 31st from noon to 7 p.m. There will be cat-themed school supplies for students, and teachers will have their entry...
Female truck driver arrested after crashing while fleeing scene of first wreck
A truck driver was arrested on Wednesday morning after fleeing the scene of one wreck and then getting into another. The accidents occurred on August 28th in Harrison and Lewis Counties in West Virginia. According to WBOY12, the first accident involved five vehicles on US Route 50 on top of Bridgeport Hill, including the tractor […] The post Female truck driver arrested after crashing while fleeing scene of first wreck appeared first on CDLLife.
‘Candyland’-themed children’s event to take place in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A children’s event coming up in Bridgeport is sure to be a sweet time, and organizers are still looking for businesses or community groups to get involved!. Adventures in Candyland will take place on Saturday, October 12th from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Bridge...
WVU names 2024 class of Ruby Fellows
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — Three promising researchers pursuing doctoral degrees at West Virginia University are receiving funding from the Ruby Scholars Graduate Fellows Program to aid in their future academic endeavors. This year’s fellows are Annabelle Smith, Suchindram Dasgupta and Sloane Sirota. Each student will receive a $34,000 stipend, a $2,000 travel grant and a tuition waiver to […] The post WVU names 2024 class of Ruby Fellows appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Neal Brown asks WVU fans to help maximize benefits of new helmet communications
West Virginia football head coach Neal Brown has a request for the Mountaineer fans who will be in attendance at Milan Puskar Stadium this Saturday as WVU opens its season against No. 8 Penn State. “I want our fans to be as loud as possible when Penn State has the...
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