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New system in West Virginia allows you to report teachers pushing religion as science in the classroom
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
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.
Mon Power conducting system upgrades in West Virginia service territory
FirstEnergy Corp.’s electric company Mon Power, which serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties, is replacing and upgrading equipment at eight transmission substations in its service territory to help prevent or minimize the ... Read More » The post Mon Power conducting system upgrades in West Virginia service territory appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
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...
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 […]
Congresswoman Miller talks at-home emergency care bill on KCEAA tour
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) took time Thursday to tour the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority headquarters. During her visit, Miller met with EMS and county officials, as well as talked about a bill she introduced with some of her colleagues that would allow seniors on Medicare to receive […]
Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that providers have been notified that the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) will increase provider waiver rates by 15% on October 1, 2024, the amount as recommended in the service cost and rate review conducted by Myers and Stauffer […] The post Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVDN) – First Lady Cathy Justice and Gov. Jim Justice joined the 20th anniversary celebration of Communities In Schools in Greenbrier County. During the event at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, First Lady Justice was honored with an award of appreciation for being a driving force behind the success of the program, leading its statewide expansion. Under […] The post First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
Lewis County High School gets new carts to transport people to football field
If you've ever been to a football game at Lewis County High School, you know how exerting the walk to the field can be. However, that walk is about to get a little easier for seniors and those with disabilities.
Dead dog found tied to a tree, cats found in locked cage covered in feces
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people were arrested after a dead dog was found tied to a tree due to neglect. Three cats were also found locked in a cage on a porch covered in feces, with no food or water. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Cpl. 8, Hendershot, and Lewis County Animal Control […]
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