Blockware Solutions, a Bitcoin mining leader, is set to begin construction of a 150-megawatt facility bringing a new form of mining to West Virginia WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Blockware Solutions (BWS), an industry leader in blockchain infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SEVA.[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 28, on the school’s campus in Lewisburg, W.Va., with Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., serving as keynote speaker. The ceremony will be livestreamed at www.wvsom.edu. Who:[Read More…]
TMC Technologies’ Steve Yokum, Paul Amoroso named NASA’s IV&V Program’s ‘Engineer of the Year’
WV Press Release Sharing PLEASANT VALLEY, WVa. – TMC Technologies of West Virginia (TMC), a leading-edge technology company, is proud to announce Steve Yokum and Paul Amoroso have been named NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program 2021 “Engineer of the Year” for their work in support of the agency’s[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers hope study will address EMS staffing crisis
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Legislature met Sunday to discuss innovative ways being used to help relieve a drastic shortage of EMT and paramedic employees in the state. Because this month’s interim legislative meetings are being held at West Virginia University in[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin hosting tele-town hall for West Virginia veterans on VA Care
By Joselyn King, The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va. — Local veterans who travel to Pittsburgh for health care at the Veterans Administration hospital soon may not be accepted there under a proposal being considered. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is seeking input from West Virginia veterans about the U.S.[Read More…]
West Virginia House Ethics Committee releases report on second Mooney ethics investigation
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal FALLING WATERS, W.Va. — The House Ethics Committee is still reviewing information after releasing the second investigative report into alleged actions by Rep. Alex Mooney, including using congressional and campaign staff for personal errands, accepting a trip to Aruba and false testimony and evidence[Read More…]
2022 West Virginia Senior Open closely contested at Parkersburg Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senior Open, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), has three players under par after the first day on Sunday at the Parkersburg Country Club. Pat Carter, of Huntington, leads the field with a three under par 70, scoring five[Read More…]
West Virginia International Yeager Airport – Runway Safety Area Environmental Impact Statement to begin with FAA Conducting Geotechnical Borings
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) has proposed to improve the Runway Safety Areas (RSAs) at the Airport and extend Runways 5-23 to the northeast. These improvements allow for full RSAs to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards on both runway ends and[Read More…]
WAMSB 2023 Competition in Buckhannon awarded $10,000 grant from National Endowment of the Arts
WV Press Release Sharing BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The National Endowment of the Arts has approved a $10,000 grant to the World Association of Marching Show Bands 2023 Buckhannon Host Committee to support the success of the 2023 World Championship in Buckhannon. The WAMSB 2023 World Championship is one of 1,125[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative leaders to focus more on DHHR during interims
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The leaders of the West Virginia Legislature’s most powerful committee want the state’s Department of Health and Human Resources to present monthly reports during interim meetings focused on specific issues as the state puts the agency under a microscope. The Joint[Read More…]