New hospitality-tourism education program part of WV Tourism’s statewide ‘Tourism Works’ effort By Matt Young, WV Press Association CRAIGSVILLE, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice, along[Read More…]
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County Commission Stands Firm on Towing Policy
The Putnam County Commission meeting of April 11th was dominated by discussion and review of the county Towing Policy for emergency calls. The Commission previously[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee looks at VFD, EMS funding legislation
Plan would cost household less than $20 a year By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A previously failed plan for volunteer fire[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Children and Families hears DHHR and other presentations
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Children and Families, on Tuesday, heard testimony from human service[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Health Committee looks at use of opioid lawsuit settlements
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With over $867 million coming to the state from opioid lawsuit settlements, an ever-increasing need for[Read More…]
Unexpected Hurricane Council News
The agenda of the Monday, April 3rd Hurricane City Council meeting included an unexpected item of new business, “Order and Notice of Levy Election.” The[Read More…]
County Commission Finalizes Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Commission approved the fiscal year 2023-24 budget as presented by County Manager Jeremy Young at its March 28 meeting. The $23.2 million budget represents[Read More…]
Decision Time for Putnam County Commission
At its March 14th meeting, the Putnam County Commission heard budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year from the Sheriff, the County Clerk, the Assessor,[Read More…]
City of Hurricane Honors Champions
HMS Wrestling Team members are: Jacob Cox, Jake Welsh, Kaison White, LJ Moles, Kolby Smith, Jacob Lowdermilk, Kaynen Dillard, Colton Davis, Maddy Whited, Julius Rivera,[Read More…]
W.Va. state programs, agencies working together to create non-traditional employment pathways for women
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia[Read More…]