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Surrounded
by students, teachers, administrators, and Elk River community
members, Gov. Jim Justice took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on
Wednesday to celebrate the start of site preparation for the new
Herbert Hoover High School. The original school was destroyed
in the historic June 2016 floods that ravaged many parts of West
Virginia. Wednesday's ceremony was held in front of what will
become the construction site of the new school, near Elkview in
Kanawha County between Interstate 79 and U.S. Route 119. The
new facility is currently on track to open in 2022. [Watch Video] [More Photos]
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On
Wednesday, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia’s
yearlong job numbers for 2019 came in as the best marks the state
has seen in over a decade. The average number of West Virginians
employed over the course of the full calendar year was 759,000; the
highest annual jobs average since 2008, according to data from WorkForce West
Virginia. [Read More]
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On Monday,
the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs hosted several
events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Festivities included an awards luncheon celebrating student
artwork, an ecumenical service where the Governor’s Living the
Dream Award was presented, and a bell-ringing ceremony at the State
Capitol Complex in Charleston that included remarks by Gov. Justice.
[Watch Video] [More Photos]
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On
Monday, Gov. Justice joined Cabell County Delegate Daniel
Linville for a ceremony to celebrate the recent re-activation of
the West Virginia Employee Suggestion Award Board (ESAB) and to
award a combined total of more than $4,400 to a pair of West
Virginia public employees whose suggestions for streamlining work
processes in their respective offices resulted in significant
cost-savings to the State. The ESAB incentivizes State employees to
make suggestions about ways their offices could be working more
efficiently, with the goal of cutting back on unnecessary costs. If
an employee’s suggestion is adopted and implemented, they will
receive a portion of the amount saved in return. [Watch Video] [More Photos]
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On
Wednesday, Gov. Justice discussed the future of energy in the
state with hundreds of industry leaders at the West Virginia
Independent Oil and Gas Association’s 2020 Winter Meeting in
Charleston. During an address, the Governor reaffirmed his
commitment to help make these energy commodities thrive in
West Virginia, saying he hopes to do his part to help speed up
the permitting process during the current legislative session,
among other goals. [Read More] [More Photos]
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On
Wednesday, Gov. Justice addressed a group of hundreds of
economic development leaders from across the state at the 2020 West
Virginia Economic Development Council Legislative Conference in
Charleston. During his address, Gov. Justice highlighted
the recent job growth in the state due, in part, to
various companies deciding to locate or expand operations in West
Virginia. The Governor also mentioned that West Virginia’s
tourism industry is continuing its historic boom – outpacing the national
growth rate by 58 percent. [Watch Video] [More Photos]
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On this
week's edition of WVDOT In Motion, workers with the Division of
Highways discussed their process for maintaining DOH equipment
throughout the off-season. Their winter work includes painting to
prevent rust, mechanical repairs or replacements, and much more. [Watch
Video]
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This week,
officials with the Division of Forestry spotlighted the annual
transformation that trees undergo each winter season. Similar
to hibernation in some animals, trees kick into
self-preservation mode when the cold weather arrives, shutting down
their chlorophyll production and relying on stored glucose for
energy instead. [Watch
Video]
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This week,
the Department of Environmental Protection detailed their annual
Make It Shine Environmental Teacher of the Year award program,
reminding the public that nominations are still being accepted for
West Virginia K-12 teachers. Winners will be selected in the
elementary, middle school, and high school categories and each will
receive a $500 personal award and $1,000 to promote STEM education.
[Watch
Video]
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This week,
the West Virginia National Guard highlighted success stories in two
of their programs – the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy (MCA) and the
Jobs ChalleNGe Academy. The MCA program is designed to give
academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their
basic education. The Jobs ChalleNGe Academy provides selected MCA
graduates with Career and Technical Education leading to
certifications and job placements. During his State of the
State address earlier this month, Gov. Justice announced his
intention to open a second ChalleNGe location in Montgomery. [Watch
Video]
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This week,
the West Virginia National Guard highlighted a recent training
experience for soldiers and airmen who took part in a fitness
education course known as Fit Camp. The course is designed to teach
service members exercise techniques, healthy habits, and educate
them on nutrition and form in order to maximize physical
performance. [Watch
Video]
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