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Morrisey Announces ‘Grow West Virginia’ Economic Initiative
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday he wants to continue economic growth in West Virginia, and announced a new initiative he believes will keep the Mountain State on an upward path. Morrisey unveiled the Grow West Virginia Project to an audience...
Court blocks West Virginia taxpayer funding to out-of-state Catholic college
Religion News Service
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July 10, 2025
Court blocks West Virginia taxpayer funding to out-of-state Catholic college (RNS) — The American Humanist Association, which has a chapter in West Virginia, sued its water authority for awarding a $5 million grant to an Ohio Catholic college....
Trulieve Partners With Redemption Cannabis to Launch Purpose-Led Products in West Virginia
Cannabis Business Times
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July 11, 2025
[PRESS RELEASE] – TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 11, 2025 – Trulieve Cannabis Corp., a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., announced the launch of Redemption Cannabis products at Trulieve dispensaries in West Virginia. Redemption...
Betting Big on Rodriguez and Frost: Reviving West Virginia & UCF
BVM Sports
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July 10, 2025
West Virginia and UCF have turned to former legends Rich Rodriguez and Scott Frost, respectively, in hopes of revitalizing their football programs. Rodriguez, returning to West Virginia after nearly two decades, has a solid history, including...
Utilities in West Virginia have 30 days to submit outage notification plans under new law
WCHS - West Virginia
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WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — All public utilities in West Virginia now have 30 days to file plans on how they intend to notify customers about planned and unplanned outages. The notice comes after a new law passed by state lawmakers during the 2025...
West Virginians to soon see opioid settlement spending by cities and counties
The Morgan Messenger - West Virginia
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July 8, 2025
by Charles Young, WV News Reprinted with permission The public soon will be able to see how cities and counties have used their share of opioid settlement funds, according to officials with the West Virginia First Foundation. The foundation is in...
RMHC of Southern West Virginia receives JPMorganChase investment
WSAZ - West Virginia
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July 10, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - JPMorganChase is investing $25,000 into Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southern West Virginia, according to RMHC of Southern West Virginia. The investment will help meet the growing needs of families with...
W.Va. Gov. Morrisey announces ‘Grow West Virginia’ initiative
WVVA - West Virginia
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July 10, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he is starting a new economic initiative called “Grow West Virginia,” aimed at creating jobs and expanding opportunities for West Virginians. Governor Morrisey said he hopes to...
Court Blocks $5 Million West Virginia Grant to Catholic Trade College Amid Lawsuit
National Catholic Register
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The grant money would have supported job training and education programs based in West Virginia for students of The College of St. Joseph the Worker, which is based in Steubenville, Ohio, and teaches construction-related trades such as carpentry,...
West Virginia To Host A 335 MW Wind Farm
CleanTechnica
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July 8, 2025
Last Updated on: 9th July 2025, 01:57 pm Oh the irony, it burns. The US coal mining industry has blistered its way through the iconic coal producing Appalachian state of West Virginia for generations, permanently blowing up hundreds of pristine...
Betting big on program legends: Why West Virginia, UCF called on Rich Rodriguez, Scott Frost to recreate magic
CBS Sports - Florida
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July 10, 2025
FRISCO, Texas -- Eighteen years ago, Rich Rodriguez decided to leave West Virginia for Michigan. It was a decision that sent shockwaves across the state as the native son left a program on the doorstep of national championship contention. Three...
West Virginia ranked 43rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Mountain State Times - West Virginia
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $294,883 in home loans issued, West Virginia ranked 43rd in average loan amount for...
Judge grants injunction blocking West Virginia funds going to Ohio-based Catholic trade school
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) CHARLESTON — A circuit court judge in Kanawha County sided with the American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday, granting an injunction for West Virginia taxpayer funds going to an Ohio-based...
Hardesty back as West Virginia Board of Education president
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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Outgoing West Virginia Board of Education president Nancy White hands over her gavel following Wednesday’s monthly board meeting to Paul Hardesty, who will once again serve as state board president. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department...
Federal appeals court dismisses West Virginia corrections class action lawsuit
Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia
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(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection - Prison/Jail) CHARLESTON — A lawsuit brought by several inmates in West Virginia’s correctional system raising issues about conditions under the previous administration of former governor Jim Justice...
Gov. Morrisey celebrates new Breeze Airways connections at West Virginia International Yeager Airport
Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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NEW FLIGHTS – Pictured from left are Breeze Airways Chief Guest Officer Fiona Kiesel, Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler,...
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Syracuse.com - New York
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July 19, 2025
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West Virginia Quilt Festival Moves to Ripley
Lootpress - West Virginia
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July 7, 2025
RIPLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A vibrant showcase of artistry and tradition will take center stage this fall as the West Virginia Quilt Festival returns to Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley from September 11–13, 2025. With this year’s theme, “West...
TRADE: Big 12 Sending West Virginia, Cincinnati, UCF to ACC for SMU, Stanford, California Is GOOD?!
WTSP - Florida
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A fascinating, if improbable, scenario has been circulating among college football fans: a six-team trade between the ACC and the Big 12 Author: wtsp.com Published: 3:36 PM EDT July 7, 2025 Updated: 3:36 PM EDT July 7, 2025
Senator Capito, Keep West Virginia Connected
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 9, 2025
In West Virginia, when disaster strikes, public broadcasting doesn’t flinch. When cell towers go down and broadband service is disrupted, West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) continues to deliver real-time emergency alerts, road closures, and...