Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:51 AM EDT2013-05-22 07:51:48 GMT
Our warmest day of the next week pushes temperatures towards 90 degrees in some places. With the daytime heating, an afternoon/evening thunderstorm exists for the area. The cold front begins to push through
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:52 GMT
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:50:08 GMT
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:12 GMT
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:21:57 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing
est Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats' ebbing majority.
CHARLESTON -
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will take the oath of office of
Governor during inaugural ceremonies scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at
the South Plaza of the State Capitol.
Kanawha Boulevard will be closed to the traveling public
from 5:30 a.m. until the conclusion of the inaugural ceremonies. California
Avenue also will be blocked.
The inauguration theme is "West Virginia First," and the
hour-long ceremonies will include musical performances by the 249th West
Virginia Army National Guard Band, the Concert and Cantare Choirs of the Appalachian
Children's Chorus and the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus.
The 1st Battalion of the 201st Field Artillery will
recognize Tomblin after his oath of office by firing a 3-gun salute.
Parking will be available in the public parking areas of the
State Capitol Complex. Because of security issues, umbrellas will not be
permitted and large handbags are discouraged, according to information from
Tomblin's office.
The public is invited to attend a reception at the Great
Hall of the Culture Center immediately following the conclusion of the
ceremony.
An Inaugural Celebration will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the
Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
The Tomblin family shares a laugh during inaugural preparations Sunday.
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