CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Golf Association has released a schedule of its July events, and their participants: July 7 2021 Callaway Junior Tour – Canaan Valley Resort Event July 8 102nd West Virginia Amateur Qualifier Locust Hill Golf Course, Charles Town July 11-13 98th WV Women’s Amateur Championship [Read More…]
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W.Va. Auditor McCuskey issues comment on Logan County Fire Department Investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office has combined efforts with the Logan County Prosecutor’s Office to thoroughly audit and investigate financial activities of several Logan County fire departments. Although this has been an ongoing effort, the investigation has recently come to the attention of the public through the[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Moore appoints Saira Blair as new Deputy Treasurer for Local Government Division
Blair is a former Berkeley County Delegate; daughter of W.Va. Senate President Craig Blair CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced he has appointed former Berkeley County Delegate Saira Blair as the new Deputy Treasurer for the Local Government Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. “I am thrilled[Read More…]
West Virginia residents return to American pastimes for Fourth of July
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — American pastimes and festivities celebrating independence and freedom were enjoyed Sunday when outdoor events that were shut down last year by a pandemic were reopened to the public. Fourth of July festivities featuring outdoor concerts, fireworks, and more were ready Sunday[Read More…]
Federal judge rules private West Virginia insurance company is subject to anti-discrimination provision of Affordable Care Act
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge last week ruled that The Health Plan of West Virginia is subject to compliance to a specific provision under the Affordable Care Act that prohibits sex discrimination, including against transgender Americans. The Health Plan of West Virginia is a[Read More…]
Governor’s Summer Schools offers West Virginia high school students an expansion of education and experience over the summer
By Julia Manley, WV News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia and the Department of Education offer the free Governor’s Schools summer program to middle and high school students. The Governor’s Schools for both 2020 and 2021 will be held this summer, since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions put the[Read More…]
West Virginia group takes aim at prescription drug costs
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A healthcare advocacy group launched digital ads this past week seeking the attention of federal lawmakers for a bill that could reduce prescription drug prices. Protect our Care West Virginia held a press conference Thursday announcing a digital ad buy that[Read More…]
COVID highlights deficiencies, sparks innovation in mental health care for West Virginians
By Wren Downs, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To attend his weekly Zoom meetings, one patient at the Center for Hope and Healing addiction treatment facility in Morgantown, drives his ATV four miles down the road and holds his cell phone toward the sky to search for service. Another[Read More…]
West Virginia middle schools complete first semester of vaping prevention program
By Seth Mitchell, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — CATCH My Breath, a program that deters students from using electronic cigarettes, has completed its first semester in middle schools in five West Virginia and Kentucky counties. CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) My Breath is a peer-reviewed, evidence-based youth vaping prevention[Read More…]
Mountain State Art and Craft Fair makes triumphant return
By Tyler Bennett, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel RIPLEY, W.Va. — After a one-year hiatus, the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair saw a successful return, as many attended the ‘Granddaddy of all Arts & Crafts Fairs’ over the July 4th weekend at Cedar Lakes. Originating in 1963, the fair[Read More…]