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Alexa Lowe and Joe Huber of Verti CRE and Huber Equity Group named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 East Central Finalists
COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the finalists for the prestigious Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 East Central Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program...

West Virginia Department of Human Services Hosts First ‘Leaders Thrive’ Graduation
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) today celebrated the first cohort of graduates from its Leaders Thrive program. Thirty-five employees completed the comprehensive nine-month leadership...

West Virginia DMV, IDEMIA and Gov. Jim Justice launch next generation of Mobile ID
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Gov. Jim Justice is excited to announce a partnership with IDEMIA Public Security North America, to launch the next generation of mobile ID (mID) in the state. West Virginia residents will now...

Dr. Sherri Young Steps Down as Health Secretary, Leaves Lasting Impact on West Virginia’s Public Health
Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her dedicated staff for their tireless work in...

CGrowth Capital Announces Change of Name to American Infrastructure Holding Corporation
Name change reflects the focus and direction of the company as a growing player in the infrastructure and critical mineral industry CGrowth Capital (OTCMKTS:CGRA) FISHERS, IN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CGrowth Capital...

Matthew R. Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division, Delivers Remarks at Press Event Announcing Charges against Senior Leaders of the United Cartels
“Today’s charges are designed to dismantle the United Cartels and bring their leaders to justice for unleashing death and destruction on American citizens,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Working closely with our partners throughout...

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS Supporting Continuation of National Youth Tobacco Survey
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

Clearway Energy, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Strong quarterly operational performance with availability and capacity factors up YoY in all segments Repowering program accelerating with PPA signed at Mt. Storm and awarded PPA at Goat Mountain Sponsor-enabled growth continuing forward with...

TransCore Launches New Tolling Technology on West Virginia Turnpike
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransCore, a leader in advanced tolling and traffic management solutions, today announced its Infinity tolling technology has successfully gone live along the West Virginia Turnpike. To fulfill...

Main Street Financial Services Corp. Announces Earnings for First Quarter of 2025
Business Highlights Net income for the first quarter of 2025 totaled $3.6 million, or $0.47 per common share Deposit growth of $28.3 million, or 9.8% annualized, for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 Loan growth of $17.8 million, or 6.4%...

Gov. Justice announces Novak’s Inc. expansion to West Virginia with new firearm manufacturing facility
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Novak’s Inc., a world-renowned firearms company, will start manufacturing the famous 1911 pistol and developing new firearm designs in Parkersburg, West Virginia. This expansion will be...

West Virginia State Office of Rural Health unveils newest issue of “Country Roads” magazine as companion to National Rural
Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in observing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In honor of this important occasion, the West Virginia Department of Health’s State...

Virginia Introduces Child Internet Safety Bill; Skyll Inc. Plans Movie Games Pilot in West Virginia
RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, January 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Virginia lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 905 (SB905), a significant step toward addressing the dangers children face online by mandating internet safety education in...

West Virginia Parkways Authority celebrates 70th birthday of West Virginia Turnpike
The West Virginia Department of Transportation is excited to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the ribbon cutting for the West Virginia Turnpike, a landmark event in the state’s transportation history. The iconic highway, which stretches 88...

Warner announces three-count felony indictment for fraud against a Jefferson County woman attempting to open a bank account
Charleston, W.Va. – Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced the indictment of a Jefferson County woman for two felony counts of forgery of a public document and one felony count of uttering a forged public document. The indictment came as a...

West Virginia recovering 160 days after floods and landslides
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has taken significant steps toward recovery following the April 11-12, 2024, severe storms, floods and landslides. More than 160 days after the May 24, 2024, presidential disaster declaration, the response to help...

Alpine Income Property Trust Reports First Quarter 2025 Operating and Financial Results
- Closed Investments of $79.2 million at a weighted average initial cash yield of 9.0% - - Increased Dividend Q1 2025 - - First Quarter Net Loss of $(0.08) per diluted share and FFO and AFFO of $0.44 per diluted share - WINTER PARK, Fla., April...

West Virginia Department of Human Services Offers Supports for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth...

Food Additives Market Size to Achieve USD 214.66 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global food additives market size was valued at USD 121 billion in 2024 and is expected to attain USD 214.66 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.90% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034,...

Gov. Justice delivers oath of office for Larry Pack as West Virginia’s next State Treasurer
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today administered the oath of office to Larry Pack as West Virginia’s next State Treasurer. Following the resignation of Congressman Riley Moore, Pack was appointed by Gov. Justice to fill the role. Pack, who is...