MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice provided updates on unmasking and ending the federal unemployment benefits program Friday before a surprise Capitol network outage stopped his briefing mid-sentence […]
Author: David Beard, The Dominion Post
Capito addresses infrastructure, other issues, prior to GOP meeting with Biden
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito spoke briefly with members of the West Virginia press Thursday before heading to the White House for a negotiation session with […]
Justice: $100 vaccine gift cards for ages 16-35 may be ready this week or next; briefings will be cut to two per week
MORGANTOWN – The $100 incentive program to get ages 16-35 vaccinated is nearly ready to roll, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. “It’s coming, it’s on the way.” […]
OMEGA and Justice: West Virginia not part of gasoline shortage; panic hoarding causing station supply issues here
MORGANTOWN — While Southeast states are suffering gas shortages stemming from the disruption of the Colonial Pipeline, West Virginia has no supply issues, according to the Oil […]
Manchin talks Reta Mays’ sentencing, infrastructure, and more with WV press
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin met with members of the West Virginia press Tuesday to discuss infrastructure legislation, the sentencing of Reta Mays for the murder of […]
Savings bond or gift card? 16-35s may get to choose their vaccination reward, Justice says Monday
MORGANTOWN — The program to offer people aged 16-35 $100 for getting vaccinated is taking a bit more shape, Gov. Jim Justice said during Monday’s COVID-19 briefing. […]
Northeast Natural Energy seeking independent certification for environmental, social governance standards
MORGANTOWN –Northeast Natural Energy has taken a leading step among area natural gas producers to seek dual certification for adherence to what’s called ESG standards: Environmental, social […]
Justice: Mask mandate to end June 20 —state’s 158th birthday
MORGANTOWN — West Virginians will be able to celebrate the state’s 158th birthday by taking their masks off. Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that he’s set June […]
Justice team ready to vaccinate kids 12-15 when CDC gives the OK
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia is ready to start vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds once the CDC approves it, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. When the OK comes down, […]
United Steelworkers describe struggle to keep Morgantown pharmaceutical plant alive past July 31
MORGANTOWN – As West Virginia’s population continues dwindling and state leaders grope for ways to bring and keep people here, 1,500 well-paid factory workers face the end […]