CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 22, 2024: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in conjunction with Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, today announced their collaboration to support children and families through The Promise Project. The Promise Project is designed to ensure that each child receives individualized care tailored to their unique needs and strengths. By focusing on the whole   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * This investment will result in up to 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties * * * Gov. Jim Justice and Cleveland-Cliffs today announced a $150 million investment to reopen the recently idled plant in Weirton. This investment will lead to an anticipated 600 USW-represented jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The plant, which closed in February, is now being rep  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore issued the following statement on July 22, 2024: * * * State Treasurer Riley Moore today hailed the announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. that they will invest $150 million to repurpose the company's idled Weirton tinplate mill into a new electric distribution transformer production plant, resulting in re-employment opportunities for 600 union workers in the region. "I am absolutely thrilled Cleveland-Cliffs has d  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, July 23 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: West Liberty University (WLU), in collaboration with Oglebay's Good Zoo, was recently awarded a $258,200 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) prestigious 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) to support professional development for students in its nationally recognized Zoo Science program. By removing financial barriers, the award will enable WLU to enhance its Zoo Sc  more