By: Charlotte R. Lane, WV PSC Chairman If gas and hazardous liquid pipelines underlying West Virginia were pulled into a straight line, they’d reach three-fourths of the way around the Earth.That’s a lot of underground lines to inspect.But the Public Service Commission pipeline inspectors do just that.It’s the commission’s duty[Read More…]
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AG Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Push FTC to Help Prevent Scammers
Attorney General J.B. McCuskey joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general, pushing the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen its “Know Your Customer” rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. Those rules require phone companies to know who is making calls through[Read More…]
West Virginians Have New Opportunity to Register As Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office and the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) have announced the implementation of House Bill 4638, creating a new opportunity for West Virginians to register as organ, eye and tissue donors while registering to vote or updating their voter registration information.Since the law[Read More…]
Roadsides in Bloom Submissions
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is seeking submissions for the 24th annual “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest.The free calendar features photos of wildflowers growing naturally along West Virginia roadways. The deadline for entries is Friday, Sept. 11.Submissions must meet the following qualifications:Photographs must be taken in West Virginia.Photos[Read More…]
GHSP Reminds Drivers of “Target Red”
The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) reminds drivers that law enforcement officers will be targeting motorists who fail to stop at red traffic lights and stop signs during the Target Red high visibility enforcement mobilization that runs Aug. 1-15. “Running red lights is a dangerous, nationwide crisis, and our[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower What will you do to boost your immune system this “flu season”? Are you focused on working with your body’s own ability to heal and handle attacks on it? If so, let’s talk!There are many ways to naturally and non-chemically boost your immune system. Several plants[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION THE COWORKER by Freida McFadden. Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has[Read More…]
Brooke County Library Book Club
A group of friends, a good book, and free-flowing discussion… doesn’t that sound like the ingredients for a wonderful experience. The Brooke County Public Library will be meeting on Thursday, August 27 at 5 p.m. in person and virtual to discuss the book “Wand Smoke: Broken” by MarQuese Liddle. You[Read More…]
BHP Youth Cast Presents “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
Brooke Hills Playhouse is excited to announce its upcoming youth/family theater production of The Emperor’s New Clothes, adapted by Timothy Mason. Presented by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences, this vibrant and fast-paced staging brings Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of honesty, vanity, and humor to life for audiences[Read More…]
Water Infrastructure Upgrade for Follansbee, Brooke County Announced
Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announced the start of a $1.8 million infrastructure project to modernize the Hooverson Heights Water Treatment Plant, strengthening the reliability of the region’s water system and supporting future economic growth in Brooke County.“Reliable infrastructure is one of the fundamentals of a strong state,” said Governor Morrisey.[Read More…]