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PSC initiates cybersecurity investigations into water, sewer utilities; they must act in 60 days
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued orders Thursday opening general investigations into the security against computer attacks (cyberattacks) of water and sewer utilities across the state. “Cyberattacks against water and sewer utilities are increasing throughout the United States,” the Commission said in its order. “Cyberattacks threaten the distribution of […]
Incumbent Karnes defeated by Morris in 11th District State Senate race
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Candidate Robbie Morris has secured the Republican nomination for State Senate District 11, besting incumbent Robert L. Karnes who has represented the district in the senate for nearly a decade. Morris came into the race as Executive Director of the Randolph County Development Authority and West Virginia Wood Technology Center, running […]
Could Gen-Z reverse West Virginia’s declining population trend?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Between 2010 and 2020, West Virginia lost a higher percentage of its residents than any other state in the nation, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In that span, the state lost about 59,000 people, or 3.2 percent of its population. The most recent data from the Bureau shows […]
History made as First West Virginian to Win National Changemaker Award
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA) proudly announces Cheryl Stahle, MEd, as a 2024 Changemaker Award honoree by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Stahle is the first West Virginian to receive this esteemed accolade. The National Changemaker Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to students and […]
WV Department of Education hosts Fit + Active Schools Face-off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From push-ups to high knees and crunches, nine West Virginia elementary and middle schools headed to the Culture Center in Charleston for bragging rights and to be judged on who was the fittest school in the Mountain State. "Our judges are made up of a lot...
Elkins Fire Dept. unveils new firetruck
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - The Elkins Fire Department has a new firetruck. The truck was ordered back in 2021. Delays in manufacturing from the pandemic had the truck on back order. It finally arrived after a 3 year wait. The truck costs more than $600,000, but the Lt. Tyler Harris...
Steve Williams turned Huntington around. Now he wants to give West Virginia a try
Patrick Morrisey emerged from a crowded and bitter GOP gubernatorial primary and faces an experienced Democratic challenger. Steve Williams turned Huntington around. Now he wants to give West Virginia a try appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
National Prevention Week recognized by the West Virginia Department of Human Services
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is observing National Prevention Week. They are also partnering with the Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to observe this week that started May 12, 2024 and goes through to May 18, 2024. […]
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