TUSKEGEE, Ala., Dec. 12, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing an additional $325 million for 71 projects under the second funding pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort, bringing the total investment from both funding pools to over $3.1 billion for 141 tentativelyContinue reading “USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence”
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Celine Dion, Kirstie Alley, Christmas, good news and bad
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Award winning actress Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with cancer shortly before her untimely death at the young age of 71. Grammy award winning Celine Dion has recently been diagnosed with a neurological disease called Stiff Person Syndrome. The disease attacks about one in a million and is a very debilitating disease. SheContinue reading “Celine Dion, Kirstie Alley, Christmas, good news and bad”
Halloween – will the real trick or treat be November 8?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Halloween is coming but the real trick or treat may be November 8, the mid-term election. November 8 may feel more like Halloween this year than the traditional October date. Who knows what will happen. Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania all have Senate races that could tilt the balance of Congressional power dependingContinue reading “Halloween – will the real trick or treat be November 8? “
Why did Memorial Day Change?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Decoration Day was observed on May 30th from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves and honor those dying in military service for our country. In 1971 Congress officially made the last Monday in May Memorial Day. On this day, Americans take time to pay respect and decorate the graves of ourContinue reading “Why did Memorial Day Change?”
US Officials Addressing Safety Concerns at the Mexican Border
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas authorized U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to move forward with projects in the San Diego, El Centro, Yuma, El Paso, and Rio Grande Valley Sectors to address life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements in accordance with the Department’s plan for the use of border barrier funds. Continue reading “US Officials Addressing Safety Concerns at the Mexican Border”
Country Roads Angel Network invests $100,000 in Cox Telecom, LLC of Oak Hill
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY W.Va. – Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) announced its investment of $100,000 in Cox Telecom, LLC of Oak Hill today. Owner Dan Cox, a new resident to West Virginia, with lifelong family roots in the region, is committed to making a significant difference in the development of broadband upgrades andContinue reading “Country Roads Angel Network invests $100,000 in Cox Telecom, LLC of Oak Hill”
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Record-Breaking $161.5-Plus Million Settlement with Teva and Allergan
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced his Office has reached a $161,531,000 settlement with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan. Throughout the trial, which began on April 4, the Attorney General and his Office’s lawyers have alleged the manufacturers helped fuel the opioid epidemic in West Virginia by engaging in strategic campaignsContinue reading “Attorney General Morrisey Announces Record-Breaking $161.5-Plus Million Settlement with Teva and Allergan”
SEVA announces bitcoin mining partnership to help advance the development of SunPark
WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Blockware Solutions (BWS), an industry leader in blockchain infrastructure and Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SEVA. Blockware Solutions has initiated a large-scale 150-megawatt development to expand its Bitcoin mining operations in SunPark, an extension of Rock Creek Development as referenced by previous and current administrationsContinue reading “SEVA announces bitcoin mining partnership to help advance the development of SunPark”
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Class of 2022 Commencement Ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 28, on the school’s campus in Lewisburg, W.Va., with Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O., serving as keynote speaker. The ceremony will be livestreamed at www.wvsom.edu. oss-Lee was the first African American woman toContinue reading “West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Commencement Ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday”
Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through Saturday, May 28
Press Release CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation – in accordance with a presidential proclamation – ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff, beginning IMMEDIATELY and continuing through sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy at RobbContinue reading “Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY and through Saturday, May 28”