West Virginia Press Association We condemn Harrison County Schools for taking punitive action against five student-athletes who chose to exercise their right to “step out” of their recent track and field event to protest unfair competition in a sport, the risk of their personal safety, and the court decision that[Read More…]
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In-person early voting for 2024 Primary Election begins on May 1
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In-person early voting for West Virginia’s 2024 Primary Election begins on Wednesday, May 1. According to W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner, early voting will be conducted in all 55 counties from Wednesday, May 1, through Saturday, May 11. All counties will offer early[Read More…]
Marshall University Research Corporation hosts Grantsmanship Celebration
Nearly 100 people celebrate successful grant applications for 2023 West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) and Marshall University’s Office of Academic Affairs hosted the 2023 Excellence in Grantsmanship Celebration on April 16. This inaugural event recognized the outstanding achievements and groundbreaking research endeavors during fiscal[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: W.Va. National Guard Future Leaders Program to hold FLP North schools competition (May 1)
West Virginia Press Association ELEANOR, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s Future Leaders Program will hold their annual FLP North schools competition at the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy gymnasium, Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Each school with an FLP program[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin issues statement opposing FAA Reauthorization Act provision to add five new roundtrip flights at DCA
WASHINGTON, DC – On April 29, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement opposing the inclusion of a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to add five new roundtrip flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). “DCA is already one of the busiest airports in the United States[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito announces Congressionally Directed Spending awards for water infrastructure upgrades across West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across West Virginia.[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces Commensense Connections week May 6-10
Representatives to visit all 55 counties West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced his office will launch Commonsense Connections Week from Monday, May 6, 2024 to Friday, May 10, 2024. Representatives from Senator Manchin’s office will visit all 55 counties to hear West Virginians’[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVSOM Commencement Ceremony is Friday at 2 p.m.
National osteopathic leader Ira Monka will provide keynote speech during West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine graduation LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will welcome Ira P. Monka, D.O., as its keynote speaker during the school’s 47th annual Commencement Ceremony. Monka, who is the American[Read More…]
University of Charleston to create new Rehabilitation Science and Athletics Center
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While many schools are downsizing, the University of Charleston is growing. UC is launching new graduate degree programs in occupational and physical therapy to meet the increasing demands for rehabilitation services in the city, state, and region. The Morrison Rehabilitation Science and Athletics[Read More…]
Want to help your local newspaper and other businesses? Here’s how
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Taking an online survey isn’t a whole lot of fun. They can be boring to fill out and time-consuming. However, West Virginians have the opportunity to take a survey that will not only help local businesses and industry leaders understand the shopping needs[Read More…]