By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal regulators took historic action Wednesday targeting toxic chemicals that have for generations increased cancer risks and other health liabilities in West Virginia. The Environmental Protection Agency released the first ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard for harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances,[Read More…]
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Justice calls for creation of a state fund to aid disaster victims
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Reflecting on losses inflicted by seven tornados last week, Gov. Jim Justice spoke Wednesday about creating a state fund to help victims of storms and other disasters when Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance is not forthcoming. Justice said during an online[Read More…]
3 West Virginia counties hold first State of the Corridor Meeting
By Noah Jeffries, The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — On Wednesday, the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and the Elkins-Randolph Chamber held a State of the Corridor meeting to discuss new projects, advancements the counties have made and where they can improve in the future. The[Read More…]
Gubernatorial forum gives voice to all candidates
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A gubernatorial candidate forum in Raleigh County gave a voice to some lesser-known candidates running for West Virginia’s highest office. Most people may know the names of only four of the six Republican candidates in attendance – former state delegate Moore[Read More…]
WV School Building Authority allocates $87M for projects across the state
By Roger Adkins, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia School Building Authority on Wednesday approved millions in funding for school-improvement projects across the state. During a 10 a.m. meeting at West Virginia Lottery headquarters, the authority voted to begin allocating $87 million of the $150 million recently approved[Read More…]
PSC launches investigation of utility, cable service provider outage notifications
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Service Commission has opened an investigation into how utilities and cable service providers notify their customers of outages. The PSC launched the inquiry in an order issued Monday that indicates the agency may hold hearings or meetings on[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education seeks answers concerning Paden City High School
By Chuck Clegg for The Intelligencer PADEN CITY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education is asking questions of Wetzel County Schools concerning Paden City standing on environmentally compromised land. The Wetzel Board of Education met April 3 in a special meeting after Superintendent Cassie Porter received a letter[Read More…]
Spongy moths could cause extensive tree defoliation this year
By Kate Evans, The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Some Morgan County residents are reporting high numbers of spongy moth egg masses this year after last year’s deluge of caterpillars, pupae and adult moths that caused tree defoliation. The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) was formerly known as the gypsy[Read More…]
Walls named president of WVFA
By Zach Highlander, Coal Valley News MORRISVALE, W.Va. — Morrisvale Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Randy Walls was named President of the West Virginia State Fire Association. Walls, who is retired from the Logan County Airport, was voted to the seat in late March, according to officials. He is[Read More…]
Education advocates unhappy with recent legislative session
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Representatives of county school boards in West Virginia, principals, and teachers used Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the state Board of Education to express their disappointment in the recent session of the Legislature. David Gladkosky, executive director of the[Read More…]