WVPA Sharing

Member newspaper- and West Virginia Press Association-generated news articles, series, photos, cartoons. This information is available for sharing and publication by other member newspapers.

Empowering Future Mining Engineers: United Coal Company’s Biomarine Equipment donation boosts preparedness

West Virginia Press Association SOPHIA, W.Va. — United Coal Company (UCC) recently reaffirmed its dedication to safety and readiness in the mining industry by generously donating Biomarine Mine Rescue Equipment to the Virginia Tech Mine Engineering Department. This equipment is intended to bolster mine rescue training opportunities for both students[Read More…]

West Virginia Department of Economic Development launches West Virginia BEAD Challenge Process

Major Milestone Announced in Securing $1.2 Billion in Funding for Broadband Expansion West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED) announced the West Virginia Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process will begin on January 29, 2024, following the approval of the BEAD Initial Proposal Volume[Read More…]

Gov. Justice announces 44 art grants at Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg

West Virginia Press Association CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History (WVDACH) Curator Randall Reid-Smith in presenting 44 grants to arts organizations from the surrounding area at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center today. “When I took office, the arts faced an uncertain[Read More…]

W.Va. Tresurer Moore announces unused SMART529 funds can now be rolled into Roth IRA savings accounts

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore has informed West Virginia residents of recent changes in federal law that now allow beneficiaries to roll over certain unused SMART529 funds into a Roth IRA to help boost their retirement savings. “We’ve always told people, ‘It’s never too early to[Read More…]

Opinion: Have a strong foundation

By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA We have friends in South Carolina who are building a house and coming back home to West Virginia. Lynnda and I are emailing them photos of the construction progress. The homes where they are building are all different. All the foundations are consistent, made[Read More…]

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

And get our latest content in your inbox

Invalid email address