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Creston News (Take 2)

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston summer ATV poker run is scheduled for Saturday July 30 with signups until noon.  The route was checked out on Saturday and there had to be a significant amount of “timbering” as several large trees were blocking the trail.  Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice: Workers Compensation insurance rates drop for 18th straight year

Proposed premium reduction projected to save West Virginia employers $14 million CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 7.2%, effective Nov. 1, 2022. This premium reduction results in a projected $14 million Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University to Support Workforce Development, Life-Long Learning

GLENVILLE, WV – A new division at Glenville State University – Workforce and Life-Long Learning – is being launched to address workforce readiness needs and provide life enrichment opportunities. Dr. Mark Sarver, Associate Professor of Business, has been appointed as the Workforce Learning Experience Manager to oversee the new area. In addition to managing the Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR ANTLERLESS DEER HUNTS IN LIMITED PERMIT AREAS 

Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is now accepting applications to hunt in limited permit areas during the 2022 antlerless deer season. Applications for the lottery are available online at wvhunt.com and will be accepted until midnight on Aug. 12. “These limited permit areas provide antlerless deer hunting opportunities in counties or Read More…

News Weather

Gov. Justice, First Lady announce five new counties added to Communities In Schools program

Logan, Marshall, Monroe, Ohio, and Randolph counties bring West Virginia’s CIS county total to 36 ROANOKE, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that schools in five new counties across West Virginia are being added to the roster of participants in the state’s Communities In Schools (CIS) program. A total of 15 Read More…

Government News

MANCHIN, CAPITO, MCKINLEY, MILLER URGE FERC TO APPROVE MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE’S EXTENSION REQUEST

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Carol Miller (R-WV) called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s pending request for a four-year extension. “At a Read More…

Government News

Governor Justice – #5 Highest Approval Rating of America’s Governors

Results show West Virginians proud of rocket ship ride CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice thanked West Virginians for their continued support today after the latest poll results released by Morning Consult ranked Gov. Justice as having the #5 highest approval rating of all governors in America. The Governor’s stellar ranking is up from the #6 spot he occupied Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice calls Special Session on Monday, July 25, for Legislature to consider his personal income tax cut proposal

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. The Special Session call contains one item: the Governor’s proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax. Click to view Special Session callClick to view proposed legislation Coming Read More…