CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eleven West Virginians with extensive backgrounds in business, law and education have agreed to serve on the WV Game Changers Inc. Board of Directors beginning Sept. 1, 2021. The WV Game Changer Board will include Clarksburg businessman David B. Alvarez, member of the West Virginia University Board of[Read More…]
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More vaccinated as Delta variant cases increase in West Virginia
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vaccinations for COVID-19 are increasing in West Virginia as the delta variant drives active coronavirus cases past 4,000 for the first time since the beginning of June. According to data from the Department of Health and Human Resources, the number of[Read More…]
Group that attempted to start West Virginia’s first public charter sees path forward
By Caity Coyne, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A group that previously tried to start West Virginia’s first public charter school is making a second attempt under new rules passed by the Legislature earlier this year. The West Virginia Academy, based in Monongalia County, lost a legal battle in June when it[Read More…]
Region in West Virginia flagged as ‘abnormally dry,’ teetering toward drought
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The region has been flagged as “abnormally dry” by the National Weather Service, and is flirting with possible drought conditions Precipitation totals so far this summer in Bluefield have been minuscule, Patrick Wilson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Va.,[Read More…]
West Virginia newspaper industry recognizes outstanding efforts with editorial and advertising contests
WV Press Virtual Convention set for Aug. 27 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Newspaper staff members across the state are reviewing their individual awards this week after the West Virginia Press Association shared the names of editorial and advertising staff winners in the annual newspaper contest. The individual awards come in advance of[Read More…]
West Liberty University returned to wearing masks inside buildings
WV Press Release Sharing WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University returned to wearing masks inside buildings today as a safety precaution due to the uptick in active COVID-19 cases across the state and nation. “We are committed to the safety of our students and employees. Because of this and[Read More…]
Callaway Junior Tour High School Series opens at Edgewood Country Club
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour High School Series, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal, opened the 2021 season at Edgewood Country Club’s course in Sissonville. The event, a partner of Callaway Golf and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association, featured a field of 119 golfers on 30[Read More…]
AARP notes warning signs of ‘Silent’ heart attack that are easy to overlook
From AARP.org By Rachel Nania, AARP.org Despite its depiction in the movies, a heart attack doesn’t always produce pain or pressure so intense it causes a person to clutch their chest and collapse to the floor. Most people who have a heart attack experience a much less dramatic version. And some have[Read More…]
Gov. Justice reactivates West Virginia Public Energy Authority
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has announced that he is officially reactivating the West Virginia Public Energy Authority (WVPEA). The WVPEA was created by the Legislature with a mission to foster, encourage, and promote the mineral development industry in West Virginia. The Governor made the announcement at[Read More…]
New River CTC granted candidacy for physical therapist assistant program
Wv Press Release Sharing BEAVER, W.Va. — The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted candidacy for accreditation to New River Community and Technical College for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate of Applied Science program. The first class will begin the program of study in August. “We[Read More…]