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WVDEP, U.S. EPA, City of Charleston Coordinating on Small Mercury Spill in Charleston
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3, and the City of Charleston are coordinating on the cleanup of a small mercury spill near Dixie...
Ascension Recovery Services CEO Doug Leech to Address Delayed SUD Development at SUD Business Summit
EIN Presswire
Panel will examine financial, regulatory, operational and workforce barriers that cause addiction treatment projects to stall ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Doug Leech, founder and CEO of Ascension Recovery...
Capito Applauds Trump EPA’s Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, commended the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) repeal of greenhouse gas vehicle standards which...
WVDEP Update on Train Derailment in the East River
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is providing the following statement regarding yesterday’s train derailment near the West Virginia–Virginia border in the East River: WVDEP is actively monitoring...
Women, Wine & Waders Builds Community Through Fly Fishing
West Virginia Small Business Development Center
When Pamela Dunlap went fly fishing for the first time in November 2013, she never expected it would later change her life. “What started as trying something new quickly became a passion that brought me peace, confidence, friendships and a deeper...
Statement from WVDEP on Train Derailment in Bluestone River Watershed
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) became aware of a train derailment this afternoon near the West Virginia–Virginia border in the Bluestone River watershed and is actively...
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
Washington State Office of Attorney General
A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data...
State, Local, and Federal Agencies Coordinate Next Steps at Catalyst Refiners Site in Institute
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State, local, and federal agencies, including the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 (EPA), are coordinating on a sampling and removal...
"Where the Guard Shines": 130th Airlift Wing Delivers Critical Care to Kentucky Communities
DVIDS - Georgia
CHARLESTON W.Va. - Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing’s Medical Group recently concluded a mission providing vital healthcare to underserved communities in Western Kentucky.
Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Cybersecurity Challenges Impacting US Critical Water Infrastructure
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing to examine the cybersecurity challenges impacting American water infrastructure and to...
Chairman Capito Asks Witnesses About Cybersecurity Challenges Facing US Water Infrastructure, Delivers Closing Remarks
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
To watch Chairman Capito’s questions, click here.
Learn how you can become the next WVEDA success story
West Virginia Economic Development Authority
Home | Learn how you can become the next WVEDA success story Published: March 4, 2026 West Virginia’s business and manufacturing industry is driven by innovation and determination.
Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Federal Permitting Processes
U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on examining the federal environmental review and permitting processes.
HHS Welcomes 10 New States into CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program
SAMHSA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced the addition of 10 new...
Growth in the Circular Plastics Market Creates Opportunities for Appalachian Manufacturers
EIN Presswire
Global demand for recycled materials is driving new supply-chain opportunities.
10 Ways You Can Give Back During Your Trip To Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County - West Virginia
Travel is evolving, with more people seeking meaningful, eco-conscious experiences that make a positive impact.
Pittsburgh District, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission to host open house meetings for initial Chartiers Creek watershed study proposals
DVIDS - Georgia
WHO: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pittsburgh District and Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) WHAT: USACE and SPC will co-host multiple open house-style meetings for the public to learn about the progress and early considerations of...
Governor Morrisey Releases Statement as Wood County Maintains Shelter-in-Place Order Near Parkersburg Fire ...
Office of the Governor - West Virginia
Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey released the following statement as Wood County continues to maintain a shelter-in-place order near Parkersburg fire: “As firefighters continue working to contain the warehouse fire in Parkersburg,...
Hampshire County WV AI Apprenticeship Reaches Midpoint with Four Working AI Agents Built by Local Apprentices
EIN Presswire
Rural West Virginia's Hampshire County’s AI Apprenticeship Program successfully develops of four working AI agents designed for real-world public sector use. CAPON BRIDGE WV, WV, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hampshire...
Governor Morrisey Declares State of Emergency for Wood County Following Parkersburg Warehouse Fire ...
Office of the Governor - West Virginia
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today declared a State of Emergency for Wood County as firefighters continue battling the fire at the Peoples Cartage warehouse on Camden Avenue in Parkersburg.
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