By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Pensions Committee advanced five bills on Wednesday, including one allowing retired deputy sheriff’s to become re-employed, yet still receive their full retirement benefits, and one allowing members of the Municipal Police Officer and Firefighter Retirement System to use annual[Read More…]
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West Virginia Governor Justice signs Campus Self-Defense Act
West Virginia joins 11 other states in allowing law-abiding permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony this week for Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act. This bill allows law-abiding West Virginians,[Read More…]
WVU outlines next steps as state campus carry bill is signed into law
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter to University faculty, staff, students and parents on Wednesday (March 1) after Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 10, the West Virginia Self-Defense Act, into law. Read the letter below and at presidentgee.wvu.edu. Dear West Virginia University Students, Faculty, Staff and[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate committee advances ‘Electronically Distracted Driving Act’
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill to help eliminate distracted driving advanced out of the state legislature’s Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Monday. This bill, the engrossed committee substitute for HB 2218, which passed the House on Feb. 10, rewrites sections of state code as[Read More…]
Working in service: WVU offers opportunities to explore other worlds close to home
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is taking exploration into Mountain State communities with programs focused on driving interest in science, technology, engineering and math while encouraging people of all ages to examine their world and others. (Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of news releases highlighting[Read More…]
West Virginia International Yeager Airport receives $1 million for terminal upgrades
FAA to fund projects selected under the FY 2023 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) will receive $1 million under the federal Airport Terminal Program (ATP) for airport terminal upgrades. On Feb. 27, the U.S. Department of Transportation[Read More…]
Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodriguez – Cinco
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hola Familia soy Sergio Rodríguez Bienvenidos a nuestro segmento LAS NOTICIAS EN TU IDIOMA. Hoy les estaré compartiendo información de cómo buscar un bus de transporte colectivo en West Virginia, fácil desde la app de tu teléfono celular. Sigue nuestras redes sociales para mayor información.
West Virginia Golf Association 2023 Registration opens March 1
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “We are excited to open registration for the 2023 West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) schedule of events. The schedule is jammed packed with opportunities for boys, girls, men and women of all skill levels to enjoy playing competitively as well as recreationally,” said West[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Government Organization Committee looks at locality pay legislation
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Seven bills advanced out of the legislature’s Senate Government Organization Committee on Thursday, including one discussing possible locality pay for correctional officers, one that amends the sales prices for publicly auctioned lands, and one relating to raising the surcharge on fire[Read More…]
Stella Marie (Tisik) Vilga
STELLA MARIE (TISIK) VILGA, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 18, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton. Stella was born July 1, 1932 to Jacob and Mary Schubenski Tisik in Louise, WV where she remained a lifelong resident until the time of her passing. Stella[Read More…]