November 20, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement after appointing businessman and educator Terry Walker, of Kearneysville, to fill the West Virginia House of Delegates 56th District seat, left vacant by the resignation of Del. Bob Tabb last month:November 20, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin today announced five new schools would join The Education Alliance’s Student Educational and Economic Success (SEEDS) Program.November 19, 2009West Virginia’s communities stand to benefit from millions of dollars in additional funding for roadway paving if the governor’s gas tax stabilization bill passes during the special legislative session currently under way.November 19, 2009While Follansbee, W.Va., waits for its cinematic debut in Robert Tinnell's film, "Feast of the Seven Fishes," it will soon get to share the spotlight with Bellaire, Brewster, Mingo Junction and Martins FerrNovember 18, 2009For the second year, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is hosting a press conference during National Adoption Month to promote awareness of the thousands of children in foster care in the state and nation who areNovember 17, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the appointment of Tom Flaherty, founding member of the law firm of Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso (FS&B), to the West Virginia University Board of Governors.November 16, 2009The West Virginia firearm buck gun season is Nov. 23 – Dec. 5. It is open in all counties except Logan, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming.November 16, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin on Sunday received the final report from the Independent Commission on Judicial Reform. The governor said he would be reviewing the report to determine what issues may need to be brought before the Legislature.November 13, 2009To commemorate U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd becoming the longest-serving Congressional member in history on Nov. 18, 2009, Gov. Joe Manchin is joinNovember 13, 2009Joe Manchin has ordered all U.S. and state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff the entire day of Monday, Nov. 16, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Army Specialist Julian Lee Guthrie Berisford.November 13, 2009The following is the language from the official special session call:
I, JOE MANCHIN III, GOVERNOR of the State of West Virginia, by virtue November 12, 2009The American Institute for Full Employment awarded the 2009 Full Employment Performance Award to WorkForce West Virginia for its re-employment programs.November 10, 2009Rebecca Holmes isn’t a native West Virginian but she’s head over heels in love with the state’s natural beauty.
The Pocahontas County resident shows her affection for the MountainNovember 10, 2009The 2010 West Virginia Wildlife Calendars are now available for everyone to enjoy,” according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Division of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Section.November 10, 2009Hunters are reminded that the additional firearms deer gun stamp (Class RG - Resident; or Class RRG - Nonresident) for taking an additional deer during the buck firearms seNovember 09, 2009Certain visitors to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Mason County this past summer will be getting a special reward during Veterans Day week in appreciation for their interest in the historic site.November 09, 2009West Virginia State Park Gift Cards are in demand this time of year and continue to be a popular holiday gift option. As was offered last year, State Parks will provide “Something ExtraNovember 06, 2009Governor Joe Manchin and West Virginia’s Make It Shine Program today announced the six winners of the West Virginia Make It Shine Clean Community Award. The award is presented annually to municipalities across the state for theirNovember 06, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he and members of his staff will challenge residents of the Kenneth Honey Rubenstein Juvenile CenterNovember 05, 2009– Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he has appointed Michael I. Green of Morgantown to the West Virginia State Board of Education. The appointment will be for nine years and is effective Nov. 5, 2009.November 05, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.November 05, 2009First Lady Gayle Manchin is commending schools in Lincoln County for joining forces tonight with community leaders, work force development officers, parents and students to discuss ways to better prepare young people for 21st century careers.November 05, 2009West Virginia Department of Revenue Secretary, Virgil T. Helton, and Tax Commissioner, Christopher G. Morris, today announced that the West Virginia November 02, 2009This holiday light drive-through features a colorful array of animated and still holiday light displays. Sponsored by various businesses and individuals, this light show covers both City Park and Southwood Park,October 29, 2009The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) invites allWest Virginiahunters, churches, and the general public to help supportDNR’s charitableHunters Helping the Hungry(HHH)October 29, 2009The West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT) will host the West Virginia Information Technology Summit 2009, which is designed for Government and Business Leaders, information technology (IT) professionals, October 29, 2009Those hoping to catch a final glimpse of nature’s fall radiance should make a trip soon, according to State Forestry officials. The 2009 fall foliage season is quickly coming to an endOctober 28, 2009Trappers harvesting beaver and fisher in West Virginia are reminded they must present the whole animal or pelt to a game checking station or Division of Natural Resources representative withinOctober 27, 2009Applications for grants that support research, conservation or education projects are being accepted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources WVDNR through its Wildlife Diversity Unit.October 27, 2009The small game hunting seasons in West Virginia began Oct. 10 with the opening of squirrel season. “Squirrel season is very popular with many West Virginia sportsmen,” said Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources October 27, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin is hosting a statewide meeting with students, parents, educators, legislators and business leaders to discuss the future direction of education reform in the state this Thursday, Oct. 29, at the University of Charleston.October 26, 2009A lengthy bear poaching investigation was brought to a conclusion Oct. 22 and Oct. 25, when West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) October 26, 2009The gun seasons for deer open soon in West Virginia, and to meet the needs of young or new hunters, the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be sponsoring a Hunter October 26, 2009The following waters were stocked the week of Oct. 19-23, 2009.October 23, 2009The Governor's Advisory Committee on Judicial Nominations for the Kanawha County Judicial Circuit today presented its recommended list of candidates to Gov. Manchin for consideration, should the seat currently held by Judge Irene Berger become vacant.October 22, 2009First Lady Gayle Manchin is encouraging all classes – K to 12th grade – to create an “energy” themed ornament to be displayed on the State Capitol Christmas Tree, whichOctober 22, 2009Enjoy an evening dinner theater production along with fine culinary dining from Canaan’s own Executive Chef Nemat Odeh. Comedy, intrigue and good food adds up to a memorable evening. The October 22, 2009Despite widespread rain last week and even snow in some parts of the state, there still are areas of West Virginia that have great fall color. Foresters say that now is a perfect time to take in the colors inOctober 22, 2009Despite widespread rain last week and even snow in some parts of the state, there still are areas of West Virginia that have great fall color. Foresters say that now is a perfect time to take in the colors inOctober 21, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The State Law Library is sponsoring a free informational session on long-term health care at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 24.October 21, 2009Physically challenged hunters possessing a Class Q/QQ hunting permit may hunt on designated roads throughout the Monongahela National Forest, portions of the George WashingtonOctober 21, 2009The next quarterly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, beginning at 1 p.m. at the DNR Elkins Operations Center. The public is invited to attend and October 20, 2009West Virginia received one of the top grades in a national review of the way states appoint attorneys to represent the interests of children in abuse and neglect juvenile court proceedingsOctober 20, 2009CHARLESTON, W.Va.. Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent D. Benjamin today was to make the second of several speeches to regional meetings of the West Virginia State Bar.October 19, 2009Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement upon learning of West Virginia University Board of Governors member Steve Goodwin’s resignation: |
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