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Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced a major achievement for West Virginia correctional facilities with the graduation of 52 new officers and staff. This year, WV DCR has welcomed a total of 429 graduates into its ranks, nearly equaling the total amount in […] The post Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Union rep says West Virginia governor late on paying worker health insurance bills, despite denials
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family is millions of dollars behind on payments to employees’ health insurance fund at their financially beleaguered hotel, putting workers’ coverage at risk despite the U.S. Senate candidate’s claims otherwise, a union official said Friday. “The...
West Virginia Gubernatorial candidate requests investigation involving ‘misuse of funds’ at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, Steve Williams, issued a statement requesting an investigation into the “misuse of funds” at The Greenbrier. According to a press release, Williams, the current Huntington mayor, asked sitting Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) to launch a formal investigation into the alleged misuse of […]
DoHS issues clarification on child care provider payments regarding federal rule change
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been made aware of reports implying that child care centers are dealing with possible closures and funding crisis if the State does not take action by the end of August. The reports are inaccurate and this announcement is being released to provide […]
Concord University receives Title III funding for multiple projects
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced that the university has received Title III funding for multiple projects. Made available through the CU Forward initiative – supported by the Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program – Concord continues to progress in the strengthening of its undergraduate research experience as well as innovate […]
New water lines for Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Woodrow Wilson High will be receiving some much needed water line repairs. The school is currently working with water lines that are almost 60 years old. Raleigh County Board of Education approved a $2 million bid to replace the lines back in July, 2024. The School Building Authority of West Virginia […]
Local veteran and Olympian honored with road dedication
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – One storied veteran was awarded his own road on Friday, August 23, 2024. Major Cornelius Burdette, or “Paul”, as family members call him, was a Spanish American War veteran and a distinguished marksman from Sandstone in Summers County. He served in nearly every branch of the United States military and was […]
AccessHealth Women’s Clinic cuts ribbon on Harper Road facility
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AccessHealth team members were joined by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Access Health Women’s Clinic on Harper Road. Many state and local leaders were in attendance for the proceedings including Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall, Ward 5 Beckley City Councilwoman […]
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