West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) heavy maintenance crews and engineers are on site to address a sinkhole that developed in the town of Pratt overnight. A sinkhole opened on Campbells Avenue early on the morning of Wednesday, January 24, 2024, near Pratt Elementary School. WVDOH[Read More…]
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Opinion: Medicaid is essential and must be funded
By Rich Sutphin, executive director of the WV Rural Health Association West Virginians face a number of obstacles when it comes to health. Although we have some of the most beautiful rural vistas in the country, our residents are some of the unhealthiest. Diabetes, tobacco use and heart disease are[Read More…]
Mountaineer Media announces Jina Belcher as second addition to 2024 Almost Heaven Classic panel discussion
West Virginia Press Association FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — Mountaineer Media is excited to welcome Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), as the second panelist for the 2024 Almost Heaven Classic (AHC) networking event in Fayette County, West Virginia. Belcher, a champion for economic[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health takes steps to prevent cyberattacks against water systems
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) within the West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health is working with local water systems to reduce the risk of cyberattacks on public water and wastewater systems in West Virginia. Common goals of these[Read More…]
Marshall paleontologists identify new ancient marine predator
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Research conducted by Robert O. Clark of Marshall University’s Department of Biological Sciences and colleagues from Marshall unveils a new species of plesiosaur, Unktaheela specta. Their findings, published this week in Cretaceous Research introduce a polycotylid plesiosaur that hunted the inland seas of the North American[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Moore reunites Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department with over $60,500 worth of unclaimed property
West Virginia Press Association PINEVILLE, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced that his office’s Unclaimed Property Division has returned more than $60,500 worth of unclaimed property to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department. “I’m proud to reunite the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department with their unclaimed funds,” Treasurer Moore said. “The men and women[Read More…]
Winning schools announced for statewide Underage Drinking Prevention PSA contest
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Over 450 students, representing 37 high schools and middle schools from across the state, submitted 67 video entries for the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration’s (WVABCA) 11th Annual NO School Spirits PSA (Public Service Announcement) contest. The NO School Spirits PSA contest is[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $6.8 million for five flood relief initiatives in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Jan. 23, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,894,616 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the state of West Virginia. The funding will support five projects to repair severe storm and flood damages. “I’m[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $765K for five rural development projects in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Jan. 23, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $765,270 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for five projects across West Virginia. The funding will provide technical assistance to water utilities in Monongalia[Read More…]
New River CTC Spring Rolling Start now enrolling students
West Virginia Press Association BEAVER, W.Va. — In a world that’s constantly evolving, educational opportunities should be flexible and accessible to everyone. That’s why New River Community and Technical College offers its Rolling Start class options, ensuring that it is never too late to embark on a journey of knowledge[Read More…]