Senator questions experts on risks posed by AI WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee recently held a hearing to examine recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Department of Energy’s (DOE) role in ensuring U.S. competitiveness and security in emerging technologies.[Read More…]
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West Virginia attorney Tony O’Dell earns 2024 Best Lawyer of the Year honors
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, is pleased to announce that attorney Tony O’Dell has been selected as one of the 2024 Lawyer of the Year recipients in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. O’Dell received this honor in three fields: Personal Injury Litigation,[Read More…]
Bruins Move Out to 2-0 Season Record
The Brooke Bruins moved out to a 2-0 start of the 2023 football season by beating Indian Creek, OH, 28-7 Thursday night.The win followed a 48-0 shellacking of the visiting Ripley Vikings in the season opener.The Redskins (1-2) scored first in a 4-yard run for a 7-0 lead in the[Read More…]
Lloyd Now Indicted, Held Pending Trial on Variety of Charges
On Hardy Carroll Lloyd, 45, of Follansbee, appeared before U. S. Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone last week for an arraignment and detention hearing.Following his indictment on charges related to a federal hate crimes trial in Pittsburgh, he was ordered detained.Judge Mazzone heard testimony about Lloyd’s alleged criminal conduct, which[Read More…]
Democratic Women Prepare for Annual Meeting
Democratic women, elected officials, and guests from around the state of West Virginia will celebrate the 59th Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women, Inc. on September 15-17, 2023, at the Weirton-Steubenville Holiday Inn, located in Weirton.Among the highlights of the three-day event will be the Opening[Read More…]
United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley Reverse Raffle Fundraiser
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley’s Board of Directors is excited to announce their upcoming fundraiser, Reverse Raffle. This fun event will take place in the meeting room at Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack on September 8th. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and the gourmet buffet and food stations[Read More…]
DHHR Increases Foster Care Rates
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Social Services is increasing rates for child placing agencies and socially necessary services providers. The DHHR will increase the administration rate for child placing agencies by 10 percent. Those additional funds will be used to recruit and certify[Read More…]
DHHR Promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources is promoting suicide prevention awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month in September.“Pulling away from people and things, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness are just a few signs that you or your loved one may be at risk for suicide,” said Dawn[Read More…]
WV Youth Environmental Scholarships
Scholarships are available for the 48th annual West Virginia Youth Environmental Conference, scheduled for Oct. 6-8 at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County.Sponsored by the West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection’s Youth Environmental Program, the conference is open to youth ages 13-18 and their chaperones at no cost with[Read More…]
James Preston Pearson
JAMES PRESTON PEARSON,73, of Weirton, WV, known to his family and friends as “Jim, or J.P.” passed away after an extended illness on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born on August 17, 1950, in Steubenville, OH, Jim was the second born son to James C. and Winifred Coble Pearson. Jim was[Read More…]