RCBI challenge to recognize best in agricultural innovation

Agricultural innovators across West Virginia will compete for a business assistance package valued in excess of $10,000 as part of a contest sponsored by the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI). The 5th Annual West Virginia Vanguard Agriculture Competition will honor innovation and ingenuity in agriculture, recognizing an entrepreneur whose idea has the greatest potential to […]

Warner Announces First Round of Award-Winning Schools with 100% Voter Registration

Secretary of State Mac Warner is pleased to announce that 24 West Virginia high schools have registered 100 percent of their eligible senior class to vote, which qualifies them for the first round of the Jennings Randolph Award for the 2019-2020 school year. View the full list by county. Now in its 26th year, the Jennings Randolph […]

Pendleton County Leads State in New Business Registrations for December 2019

For the second consecutive month, Pendleton County led West Virginia in new business registration growth percentage for December 2019. A total of 12 new businesses registered to operate in the County during the month, according to West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner. The number of registered business entities in Pendleton County grew from 310 […]

Candidate Filing Period for 2020 Election Cycle to Begin Monday

The candidate filing period for the 2020 election cycle will begin on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, and last until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. Candidates can file their Certificate of Announcement in person during the hours listed at the following locations: WV Secretary of State’s Office State Capitol – Conference Room Monday, Jan. 13, to […]

Harbor Point Development Hosts Groundbreaking for Waterfront Townhouse Condominiums

Harbor Point Development hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for new, upscale waterfront townhouse condominiums located along the Ohio River in Williamstown.  The ceremony took place at 201 Harbor Drive with approximately 50 people in attendance to celebrate the start of construction in late 2019.  “We are very excited to officially begin the construction phase of the […]

Initial Calendar of Events Released for State’s Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment

The statewide Coordinating Committee for the West Virginia Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment is proud to release its calendar and announce an inaugural event scheduled for next week in Charleston. The year-long commemoration will kick off on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, with an “EqualiTea” reception sponsored by AARP-West Virginia, ahead of the Governor’s State […]