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WVDOT among 12 states vying for America’s Transportation Award

West Virginia Department of Transportation · September 11, 2024

West Virginia’s Wellsburg Bridge will compete with Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington state. “These 12 projects serve as the best of the best transportation...

WVDOT announces increased police presence and safety review after third semi truck crash on I-64 near Barboursville; all lanes now open

West Virginia Department of Transportation · November 9, 2024

Page Content The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) urges motorists to slow down and pay attention in the Interstate 64 work zone through Cabell County. In the span of 24 hours, from Thursday, November 7, 2024, through Friday,...

Buchanan and Gillison-Wilson to Serve on National CACFP Sponsors Association Board of Directors

EIN Presswire · September 12, 2024

ROUND ROCK, TX, USA, September 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With over 55 years of experience between the two, both Michelle Buchanan of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Deborah Gillison-Wilson of Conyers, Georgia, have been elected to serve on...

WVDOT wins three AASHTO National Awards: Including America’s Transportation Awards People’s Choice for Wellsburg Bridge

West Virginia Department of Transportation · November 2, 2024

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) won the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards People’s Choice Award for the Wellsburg Bridge project. The award was announced Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the American Association of State...

Governor and First Lady Justice celebrate Babydog's fifth birthday, support GameChanger initiative

Office of the Governor - West Virginia · October 16, 2024

Visit Barboursville Middle School and John Marshall High School to mark the occasion WEST VIRGINIA — Gov. Jim Justice, First Lady Cathy Justice, and Babydog, commemorated a special milestone today as the beloved English Bulldog celebrated her...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

U.S Department Of Agriculture - Washington D.C. · October 29, 2024

Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today...

Warner reports significant turnout for first day of in-person early voting

West Virginia Secretary of the State · October 25, 2024

Charleston, W.Va. – The first day of in-person early voting for the 2024 West Virginia General Election appears to be the highest it’s been in the last several elections according to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wednesday was the first day...

WVDOH working to alleviate congestion on US 19 as Z-way project continues

West Virginia Department of Transportation · October 26, 2024

Page Content The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is actively working with contractors to alleviate traffic congestion while construction of the southern leg of the Beckley Z-Way project on US 19 continues. “WVDOH recently met with the...

USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene

U.S Department Of Agriculture - Washington D.C. · October 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is announcing the...

THE GREAT BUNGEE COMPANY TO OPEN AMERICA’S FIRST QUARRY-BASED BUNGEE JUMP NEAR WASHINGTON DC, SPRING 2025

EIN Presswire · December 17, 2024

Located in historic Harpers Ferry, adventure enthusiasts from all over the East will be able to plunge 150 feet and get wet in the process with the water-dip. HARPERS FERRY, WV, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Great...

Calvary Baptist Academy to be presented with Jennings Randolph Award for student-led voter registration effort

West Virginia Secretary of the State · February 27, 2025

Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner will travel to Calvary Baptist Academy on Wednesday February 26th, to present the high school with the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic Engagement. The presentation will take place at the high...

US 19 to be closed both ways for Bridge Day celebration

West Virginia Department of Transportation · October 19, 2024

Page Content US 19 North and South at the New River Gorge Bridge will be closed on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm for Bridge Day 2024. The 45th annual event celebrates the New River Gorge Bridge and is the largest one-day...

Biden-Harris Administration Continues Historic Clean Energy Commitment to Lowering Costs and Creating Jobs for People in Pennsylvania and 38 States, Guam and Puerto Rico

U.S Department Of Agriculture - Washington D.C. · October 18, 2024

USDA also opens applications for $600 million in additional funding for farms, small business owners through the Rural Energy for America Program HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 18, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today...

Delaware Faces Dry Conditions: Open Burning Ban Issued, Water Conservation Urged

Division of Community Affairs - Delaware · October 15, 2024

With below-average precipitation since late summer, including record low rainfall in New Castle and Sussex Counties, Delaware has become abnormally dry as the state heads into the fall season. To reduce the risk of unplanned fires during these dry...

Inside Roads to Prosperity: Changing culture within the WVDOT made roadwork influx possible

West Virginia Department of Transportation · October 9, 2024

Seven years ago, when citizens voted to pass Gov. Jim Justice’s road bond referendum to fund the Roads to Prosperity program, the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) had to gear up its internal processes to meet the demand of...

Gov. Justice celebrates Roads to Prosperity anniversary and achievements with 1,320 highways members

Office of the Governor - West Virginia · October 8, 2024

“This is absolutely one of the most important days in West Virginia history. We have accomplished things that nobody believed could have ever been possible. In fact, there were a lot of people that doubted this program. Despite the doubts, Toby...

Gov. Justice, WVDOT announce weather station improvement contract to replace and upgrade roadside information systems

Office of the Governor - West Virginia · October 12, 2024

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announced today the award of a $4.7 million contract to Specialty Groups Inc. to upgrade and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations in...

Gov. Justice, National Guard deploy search and recovery team, engineers to Florida for Hurricane Milton response

Office of the Governor - West Virginia · October 8, 2024

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has activated approximately 40 members of the West Virginia National Guard to support response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Milton, which is projected to make landfall in Florida on October 9, 2024....

USDA Awards $19.2M in Scholarships for Undergraduates at 1890 Land-grant Institutions

U.S Department Of Agriculture - Washington D.C. · October 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food and agricultural...

OCTOBER CLICK IT OR TICKET: Click it. Don’t risk it.

West Virginia Department of Transportation · October 2, 2024

Page Content The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is working with local law enforcement statewide during the state Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization that runs from October 4-21, 2024, to encourage...