West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that USDA is partnering with ReInvestment Fund to award Appalachian FoodWorks Partnership a $1.6 million grant to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs and improve access to healthy[Read More…]
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School discipline bill may be reconsidered in special session of West Virginia Legislature
By Daisy Gibbons, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A special session of the West Virginia Legislature is approaching, and lawmakers may again attempt to pass a bill aimed at addressing disruptive behavior in primary schools. Senate Bill 614 was introduced during the regular session, but stalled out during the[Read More…]
Great Race to make its first stop in Morgantown
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If Jeff Stumb were a betting man, he’d wager you’ve never seen anything like what’ll be rolling into town on June 24. That’s when some 120 antique, vintage and collector cars will make a mid-day pit stop in Morgantown as part[Read More…]
School district takes first step in plans for armed guards in elementary, middle schools
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools is developing a policy that would allow armed security personnel in the county’s elementary and middle schools. The proposed policy would create 12 positions, to be funded by the district’s excess levy. These security officers — armed with concealed[Read More…]
Weirton tinplate facility goes idle
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — The tinplate facility of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton idled operations this weekend, potentially bringing to an end a 115-year history of metals manufacturing in the community. “The workers are very concerned about their future,” noted Mark Glyptis, president of United Steelworkers Local[Read More…]
Judge hears Beckley city manager ordinance lawsuit
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The interpretation of Beckley’s charter, established nearly a century ago, was debated Friday during a hearing in a Raleigh County courtroom as part of a lawsuit against the city’s recently passed city manager ordinance. The lawsuit, filed by Doug M. Epling,[Read More…]
Eat your way to free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With summer just around the corner, the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is firing up the grills and inviting hot dog lovers to embark on a tasty adventure – the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail! This unique self-guided tour, now in its second year, highlights[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito lead effort urging President to fill vacancies on the International Trade Commission
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On April 19, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden urging him to nominate qualified individuals to[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Covid funds waiver approved by U.S. Dept. of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s maintenance of effort (MOE) waiver request for the use of federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USED). Governor Jim Justice and Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt received official notification late last week. Although the[Read More…]
Charleston Dirty Birds hold ‘Media Day’ ahead of 2024 season
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Dirty Birds introduced new Manager P.J. Phillips on Thursday, as part of the team’s annual “Media Day” at GoMart Ballpark. Phillips, along with owner Andy Shea, and the team’s new Media Relations Manager and play-by-play broadcaster Jill Gearin, were[Read More…]