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HUNTINGTON - Working while you learn can be beneficial for both the student and the business, especially when the skills the student is learning match the job opportunity.Rachel Enyart is one of those students looking to earn wages while completing her tech degree at Mountwest Community and Technical College."I start my final semester at Mountwest Community and Technical College in January," she said. "Now, thanks to the Learn and Earn program, I will be able to work for a technology company in... Read More

Cupcakes were passed around the crowd on the New River Gorge Bridge Saturday at the 38th annual Bridge Day in celebration of the bridge's 40th birthday. Folks from all over the country came to celebrate the bridge's birthday, including West Virginia representatives and even workers involved in the construction of the bridge many years ago.The New River Gorge National River's Superintendent Lizzie Watts said the birthday celebration was a way to honor all those involved in the building of... Read More

On Monday, ground was broken on a 900-square-foot expansion and renovation at the Harpers Ferry Visitors Center. The expansion will double the center’s space and is expected to be complete next spring.The $750,000 being spent is well worth it. For many visitors to the state, it’s their first stop.“First impressions are important,” said Annette Gavin, Jefferson County Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO, at a groundbreaking ceremony held Monday.Indeed they are.In addition... Read More

Starting with a ground-breaking celebration, construction began Monday to complete a 900-square-foot expansion and renovation that will double the visitors center’s space by next spring. The $750,000 construction project will make more room for–in addition to restrooms and offices — interactive exhibits highlighting the attractions to this historic town and throughout Jefferson County.“First impressions are important,” said Annette Gavin, CEO of the Jefferson County... Read More

MARTINSBURG — It was a tale of two senators at Shepherd University’s research forum held Monday, with Sen. Joe Manchin D-WVa. addressing the country’s opioid crisis, while Shelley Moore Capito R-W.Va, stressed the importance for West Virginia to tap into the next cutting edge technological trends.Manchin and Capito touched on their respective state issues while serving as keynote speakers at “West Virginia Research and Innovation: A Catalyst for Better Health and Economic... Read More

CHARLESTON — Members of U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito’s staff will be available to discuss issues with citizens in the North Central West Virginia area beginning this week.On Tuesday, representatives will be at the Harrison County Senior Citizens Center, 500 W. Main St., Clarksburg, from 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesday.Also, they will travel to the Wetzel County Senior Center, 145 Paducah Drive, New Martinsville, 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, and the Tyler County Senior Citizens Center, 504... Read More

CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will host a mobile office stop in Cabell County this week.Members of Capito's staff will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at Cabell County Community Services Organization Inc., 724 10th Ave. in Huntington, to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies.Appointments are not required but are encouraged and can be made by visiting... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said Monday she’s “honored” to welcome her friend, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, to West Virginia next week.Wilson and the senator will visit West Virginia Air National Guard bases next week, and meet with the men and women who serve in the U.S. Air Force. This is the secretary’s first official visit to West Virginia.“We are fortunate to have a leader, a veteran and a woman like Secretary... Read More

Shepherd University hosted an event Monday exploring the possibility of more efficient ways for universities, industry, government, and scientific researchers to work together to combat the opioid epidemic. And a recent public opinion survey indicates West Virginians want to see the state be a leader on this issue.The survey, conducted by Research!America in partnership with Zogby Analytics, was presented at Shepherd’s event –  “West Virginia Research and Innovation: A... Read More

BEVERLY — Local, state and federal officials joined with employees and operators of Armstrong Flooring near Elkins last week to announce a $2.5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration.The announcement was made at an event that included U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. and EDA Acting head Dennis Alvord, as well as local business and development leaders.Sen. Capito and others said the EDA grant will support the expansion of Armstrong Flooring, a manufacturing... Read More

WEIRTON — The continuing redevelopment of former mill property in Weirton will be receiving a boost, following an announcement made Wednesday by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.Work on approximately 1,100 acres of land in Weirton was among eight projects in West Virginia receiving a total of $8.3 million in federal funds as part of a new initiative to support economic development in areas hit by the coal industry’s decline.The Business Development Corp. of the Northern... Read More

ELKINS, W.Va. – The Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) in Williamson has received a $1.392 million grant to help develop the Twisted Gun Golf Course.The grant, announced Wednesday, will help provide provide water service to the new Twisted Gun Gap development and the Hatfield-McCoy trail system. According to grantee estimates, the project will help create 55 new jobs and generate $7.5 in private investment.U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced several grants as she... Read More

BEVERLY — Female fifth-graders at Beverly Elementary School got encouragement this week from U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who hopes to reach the next generation of leaders.After becoming West Virginia’s first female U.S. senator, Capito created the Girls Rise Up program to empower West Virginia’s girls to reach their full potential through education, fitness and confidence-boosting activities.She has visited at least 15 schools in the state so far, and her visit Wednesday... Read More

WVU Tech's LaunchLab will share in a $747,123 economic development investment award that will assist the WVU LaunchLab Network facilitate small business development and foster economic growth. According to the office Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who announced the awards Wednesday in Randolph County, LaunchLabs provide students and local entrepreneurs with assistance through the expansion of the existing LaunchLab in Morgantown and the establishment of the LaunchLab in Beckley.Capito joined... Read More

MORGANTOWN — Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito separately announced on Oct. 11 that West Virginia will receive more than $8 million in federal Economic Development Administration grants. Among them are grants for WVU and Pierpont Community and Technical College.WVU will receive $747,123 for its LaunchLab Network, a one-stop commercialization and proof-of concept center created to facilitate small business development and foster economic growth. The money will aid expansion of the... Read More

BEVERLY — An expansion project to create a distribution center at Armstrong Flooring’s manufacturing plant in Beverly could bring up to 50 new jobs, officials announced Wednesday.The expansion will add 85,000 square feet to the local facility, which is the largest pre-finished hardwood flooring plant in the country. Made possible by a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the project was announced by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., along with... Read More

BLUEFIELD — The future of Bluefield’s Commercialization Station received a boost Wednesday with the announcement of a $750,000 federal grant to help create jobs and programs at the facility. The funding is from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and will go to the Center for Applied Research and Technology (CART) Inc., a Bluefield-based partner with the city on the station.Located on Bluefield Avenue in the former freight building, the Commercialization Station... Read More

BEVERLY, W.Va. (WDTV) - Most little girls have big dreams of what they want to be when they grow up.Some of the fifth grade girls with Senator Capito. (From left: Lily Norman, Haylie Doyle, Ava Barger, Sen. Capito, Karah Bennett)"An artist, or a cook maybe," said Ava Barger."A soccer player," said Karah Bennett."A veterinarian," said Lily Norman.But as they grow, many girls may face bullies, low self-esteem, or other factors that can make it hard to power through and follow their dreams."You... Read More

MORGANTOWN — Two fire departments were awarded a combined $181,606 in grants to improve their equipment.U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded.$411,855 in fire safety in five West Virginia counties, including two departments in Monongalia County.The grant money, which will be awarded through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, will send $22,455 to the... Read More

BEVERLY, W.Va. — A Randolph County business will add 85,000 square feet to create a distribution center on site, according to an announcement today involving Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).The Armstrong Flooring expansion will allow the company to improve and streamline their distribution capabilities by storing their finished flooring products on site. The project is expected to create up to 50 new jobs in the next ten years.Armstrong Flooring opened in 1989 along Route 250 south of... Read More