Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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Gov. Morrisey Announces Pritt's Replacement In Legislature
William J. "Bill" Vest will serve out the remainder of David Elliott Pritt's term following Pritt's resignation last month after his arrest on allegations of enticing a minor.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Future Of Social Security Benefits, This West Virginia Morning
Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. Since then, it has provided a social safety net to Americans, allowing many of them to retire with dignity, according to John Hishta, senior vice president of campaigns with AARP. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Hishta to understand the situation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Grand Jury Indicts Former State Delegate On Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Child
David Elliott Pritt is scheduled to appear in court for an initial appearance, arraignment and detention hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAn Inside Look At New ‘Coolest Thing’ Tournament, This West Virginia Morning
The West Virginia Manufacturers Association has just launched its inaugural Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia tournament. We caught up with WVMA President Bill Bissett to find out what organizers hope will come from the competition – and what makes a really cool product.
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Pritt Voluntarily Removes Himself From General Election Ballot
Former delegate David Elliott Pritt from the 50th House District in Fayette County has removed himself from the November general election ballot, avoiding a hearing before the state election commission.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRemote Work Programs, Child Online Safety and An Appalachian Memoir, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we learn about steps parents can take to keep their children safe from harm, we look at a program to attract remote workers to the state, and a new Appalachian memoir.
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