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On
Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice visited Wheeling University to publicly
offer his support for the continued operation of the
university. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy
Commission – the body that votes whether to reauthorize
institutions of higher learning across the state – has been in
Wheeling this week, conducting an on-site evaluation of the
university to determine its viability. Gov. Justice is urging
officials to do everything in their power to ensure that Wheeling
University remains in operation for the sake of its students and the
community they serve. [Watch Video]
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On Friday
morning, the WV HEPC unanimously voted to reauthorize the University
to confer degrees through the coming school year. [Social Post]
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Throughout
this week, Gov. Justice visited the 95th annual State Fair of West
Virginia to participate in a variety of events. On Thursday,
Gov. Justice spoke at the 2019 Farming Heritage Award ceremony
luncheon, honoring a family being recognized for four generations of
farming in West Virginia. The Governor also presented the
"Governor's Award" Thursday to the winner of the
Three-Year-Old Open harness race and greeted countless West
Virginians as they enjoyed their day at the fair. [Watch Video]
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The Governor
made another stop at the fair earlier in the week on Saturday,
meeting dozens of young men and women who were recognized for their
work with 4-H and FFA. [More Photos]
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Also at the
State Fair Thursday, Gov. Justice joined a group of West Virginia
State Troopers to record a video message congratulating Trooper First
Class Josh Tallman on his return home from the hospital. Tallman was
shot in the line of duty earlier this month in Pocahontas County. The
Governor praised Trooper Tallman and all members of the WVSP as
heroes. [Watch Video]
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Last Friday,
leaders with the state Department of Education
and Department of Commerce joined other officials at Yeager
Airport in Charleston to sign and announce an aerospace
partnership to drive educational and economic advances in the state.
The compact emphasizes West Virginia’s commitment to
growing a world-class aerospace labor force and creating
opportunities for career technical education students to gain the
skills and expertise needed to work in the thriving industry. [Read More]
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Last Friday,
Gov. Justice and leaders with the West Virginia Aeronautics
Commission announced that a combined total of $777,291 in grant
funding has been secured for use across the state’s 24 airports. Some
of the funding will provide the local match needed for additional
grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for major projects
like rehabilitating runways at Yeager Airport and Greater Cumberland
Airport, as well as a project to rebuild a taxiway at Raleigh
Memorial Airport, among other projects. [Read More]
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On
Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch completed his latest set of
visits to local businesses throughout West Virginia as part of an ongoing
statewide listening tour. Secretary Gaunch's recent stops came in the
southern West Virginia areas of Wyoming and Raleigh counties on
Tuesday and Wednesday. [Watch Video]
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On Tuesday,
the Division of Highways announced that the Wheeling Suspension
Bridge has re-opened to traffic. However, drivers are advised of
several new safety restrictions. Vertical clearances at the entrances
of the bridge are now 7’-6” and controlled by hard
constraints. Motorists are also to obey the 2-ton bridge posting
and to maintain a 50’ minimum distance between vehicles. [Read More]
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When it
comes to enrolling in AmeriCorps, West Virginia residents rank #2 in
the nation, according to new data released Wednesday by the Corporation
for National and Community Service, the federal agency that
administers the AmeriCorps program and leads the nation’s National
Service and volunteer programs. In West Virginia, AmeriCorps
programs are implemented by Volunteer West Virginia, the State’s
Commission for National and Community Service. [Read More]
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After
learning of the death of a pair of EMTs from Nicholas County on
Saturday, Gov. Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued a
statement on the incident. [Social Post]
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On Saturday,
Gov. Justice attended his 50th high school graduation reunion
ceremony. The Governor honored the Woodrow Wilson Class of 1969 during
an address at the event. [More Photos]
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On Tuesday,
the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs held its fourth and
final Listening Tour event of year in the eastern panhandle city of
Ranson. The event, held at the Ranson Civic Center, offered
residents a chance to discover how HHOMA can help make life better
for people in their community. The event provided a forum for
citizens and community leaders to voice their concerns and raise
awareness of issues that affect residents. [Read More]
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Last Friday,
a new automotive service store, Ziebart, opened its doors in
Morgantown. The West Virginia Small Business Development Center assisted
with business plan creation, providing financing resources and grand
opening logistics. The store offers automotive services
including undercoating, rust protection, rhino-lining, detailing,
window tint, and ceramic paint protection. The franchise is owned by
twin brothers Mark and Nick Lambie. [Watch Video]
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On
Wednesday, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it is
now taking submissions for the 17th annual West Virginia
Operation Wildflower 2020 “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. The
contest challenges residents to capture their best pictures of
flowers growing alongside West Virginia roadways. The deadline for
entries is Sept. 1. [Read More]
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On
Wednesday, students from the Governor's School of the Arts held a
musical performance at the State Culture Center for members of the
West Virginia Board of Education. The GSA is for current high
school sophomores who exhibit talent in the literary, performing, and
visual arts. [More Photos]
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Modifications to Purple Heart monument unveiled
at State Veterans Cemetery
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On Monday,
officials with the Department of Veterans Assistance were on hand at
the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in
Institute for the unveiling ceremony for modifications done on the
cemetery's Military Order of the Purple Heart monument. The
effort to modify and improve the monument was spearheaded by West
Virginia World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel
"Woody" Williams.
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On Thursday,
the Department of Environmental Protection announced that the 30th
annual Great Kanawha River Cleanup event is set for Saturday,
Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cleanup sites include Winfield
Beach, the South Charleston boat ramp, and Kanawha Falls at Glen
Ferris. Other sites could be added as the event date
approaches. The 2018 Great Kanawha River Cleanup brought in more
than 65 volunteers, who spent more than 200 man-hours collecting
nearly 1.5 tons of waste and six tires from sites in three counties. [Read More]
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Last Friday,
the Small Business Development Center opened an online survey, geared
toward owners of small businesses across West Virginia, giving them a
voice to speak up about their challenges and
priorities. Business owners can take the survey at wvsbdc.com/survey.html. The
survey remains open until midnight, Saturday, Aug. 31. [Read More]
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