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WV Game Changers Inc. Board of Directors membership announced

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…]

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…]

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…]

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