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Emergency Declaration, Extra Funding Helped West Virginia Kids Afford College
While issues have plagued the federal government’s revamp of the application for student aid, West Virginia’s higher education leaders say help from Gov. Jim Justice and the state Legislature have caused the state to be much better off than others. The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms debuted in January, three months later […]
Whitecap Enterprises Announces Sale of Whitecap Waste Holdings, LLC
WARRENTON, Va. --Whitecap Enterprises, building strong businesses with lasting value, announces the sale of Whitecap Waste Holdings, LLC, a West Virginia solid waste disposal company established in 2019. Jeff Shiring, managing partner, Whitecap, says, “Our vision for this venture, driven from our deep West Virginia relationships and industry experience, allowed...
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Wawa makes entrance in convenience store market in West Virginia
INWOOD, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Brace yourself West Virginia for the convenience store wars to come. Long dominated by Sheetz, Royal Farms, The ROCCS chain and 7-Eleven, Pennsylvania-based Wawa markets broke ground Wednesday on its first West Virginia location. Family-owned Wawa already has more than 1,000 convenience stores in eight states and finds the […]
West Virginia Enjoys Unseasonably Cool 70s; Warmer Days Ahead
Charleston, WV – West Virginians are experiencing an unusual break from the August heat with temperatures only reaching the mid-70s today, a pleasant surprise for this time of year. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that high pressure is keeping the weather cool and comfortable, with a forecasted high of 77 degrees in Charleston, 78 in Huntington, and 76 in Parkersburg.
WV Attorney General Stops in Wheeling, Discusses Trump Campaign
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey made a stop in Wheeling earlier today. He spoke on a range of topics including Former President Donald Trump’s campaign for the 2024 election. He said Trump is doing a good job staying on message and focusing on issues that matter in his campaign and that […]
Active Southern West Virginia Kids Run Club Mini Grant is Open
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – As the fall season approaches, Active Southern West Virginia is thrilled to announce that the Fall 2024 Kids Run Club mini-grant is now open. This is a golden opportunity for schools across West Virginia to play a pivotal role in enhancing children’s well-being by offering them a chance to be active […] The post Active Southern West Virginia Kids Run Club Mini Grant is Open appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Manchin Applauds Forest Service Agreement to Purchase Blackwater Canyon Property
Charleston, WV (WVDN) – Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Co-chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, applauded an agreement between John Crites and his family and the U.S. Forest Service to move forward with the sale of approximately 2,700 acres of land owned by the Crites family […] The post Manchin Applauds Forest Service Agreement to Purchase Blackwater Canyon Property appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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