Della Dean Leach 1927-2023 Della Dean Leach, 95, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at her daughter, Barbara’s home in Great Cacapon. Born October 31, 1927 at Crockett, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late French Maiden King and Coela Sharitz King. Before she was two years old,[Read More…]
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Joann Elizabeth Coffman
Joann Elizabeth Coffman 1947-2023 Joann Elizabeth (Snow) Coffman, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice. Born November 18, 1947 in Berkeley Springs, she was the daughter of Goldie and Belvie Snow of Hancock, Md. Joann[Read More…]
Coats4Kids Drive collects over 2,000 winter items for children in need
Education Alliance AmeriCorps surpasses goal to provide 500 donations WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At this time of year, often our thoughts can turn to the beautiful winter wonderland outside. That’s not the case for many children who face bitter cold around the state. This year, in honor[Read More…]
Morgan County Saddle Club hosts annual awards banquet
by Lisa Schauer The Morgan County Saddle Club held its annual awards banquet at the American Legion Post 60 in Berkeley Springs on Saturday, January 14. The banquet included an awards ceremony, induction of officers, door prizes, a light display, dinner and dancing. Inducted as the saddle club’s slate of[Read More…]
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab Call for Business Pitch Applications by Feb. 27
New Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition Round on March 30 WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a new Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition round on[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Rev. Watts calls for $300 million state investment in communities struggling with high poverty
Community leader wants funds used to improve housing, health, workforce, economic and social service coordination By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state’s 86th Legislature has the unique opportunity to improve the state’s workforce participation rate by investing in those who will always call West Virginia home,[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate energy committee hears update on PJM Transmission Grid struggles during Winter Storm Elliott and over the Christmas holidays
PJM Interconnection is the grid planner and operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Legislators heard a presentation on the PJM Transmission Grid – including its recent struggles over the Christmas holiday – during a recent meeting of the[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Health and Human Resources Committee passes three bills: SB 273, HB 2029, HB 2018
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, on Thursday, heard testimony regarding SB 273, which addresses the allocation of child protective services (CPS) workers in individual counties. As explained by Senate Counsel Cindy Dellinger, the introduced bill realigns, “the Office of[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: EMS Coalition, Mine Workers/Black Lung, and Hunger Free Day
WV Press Photos CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Press Reporter Matt Young shared photos from the Rotundas:
Betsy Miles takes you ‘Miles in a Minute’ with her daily updates from across West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia Executive Director Betsy Miles takes readers “Miles in a Minute” with quick updates on events around the Mountain State. Hi everyone, At the WV Legislature, you might be interested in this: Today, Subcommittee B of the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering two bills at 2 p.m.[Read More…]
