The Herald-Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — Though the coronavirus pandemic delayed production of Blenko’s annual West Virginia Day birthday piece, a design celebrating 127 years of statehood is now ready for sale. The West Virginia Birthday piece is historically offered for sale June 20, the state’s birthday, but the pandemic took[Read More…]
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Justice, Salango pick on each other’s records during W.Va. gubernatorial debate
By Lacie Pierson Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two men who grew up in Raleigh County sparred over each other’s tax records, job performances and what their plans are for the next four years in a West Virginia gubernatorial debate Tuesday night. From response to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting teachers[Read More…]
WVU President Gee outlines successes, challenges and opportunities in annual State of the University address
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A global pandemic, ongoing concerns about racial injustice and continued debate about the value and relevance of higher education in our daily lives set the virtual stage for West Virginia University President Gordon Gee’s annual State of the University address on Monday, Oct. 12. “When I reflect on these[Read More…]
How to vote: All West Virginia registered voters can vote absentee
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for older voters or voters with pre-existing medical condition to go to the polls, but new rules put in place prior to the June 9 primary still allow voters to request a[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Eighth Annual West Virginia Education Summit welcomes Jeb Bush
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has announced that Governor Jeb Bush, president & chairman of ExcelinEd, will be the keynote speaker at the first virtual power summit of the 2020 West Virginia Education Summit. Education Alliance’s 2020 West Virginia Education Summit features three virtual “power summits” on Oct. 14, 20[Read More…]
WV Hive sets celebration for new offices, business hub, coworking space
USDA State Director Kris Warner to participate in Oct. 16 with ribbon cutting, awards, Facebook Live session, tours Release from West Virginia Hive: BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, a business development accelerator for southern West Virginia, is formally opening its new offices, business hub and coworking space at[Read More…]
West Virginia Wildlife Calendar makes great gift for hunters and anglers
Release from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Incredible paintings of native wildlife aren’t the only reason the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ award-winning calendar is a best seller every year. Known for its high-quality artwork, the annual publication also includes facts and information hunters and anglers[Read More…]
America’s Newspapers elects new officers
Ogden Newspapers’ Cameron Nutting elected new treasurer; WV News’ Brian Jarvis on board of directors CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alan Fisco, president of The Seattle Times Company, was elected president of America’s Newspapers today. Cameron Nutting Williams, regional publisher for Ogden Newspapers in Frederick, Md., was elected treasurer of the board. Brian[Read More…]
‘Senior Power’ Political Action Committee announces 2020 General Election Candidate Endorsements
Release from West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services “Senior Power” Political Action Committee: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services’ “Senior Power” Political Action Committee has announced its candidate endorsements for the 2020 general election in November. The West Virginia Directors of Senior and[Read More…]
Virgin Hyperloop to build Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia, birthplace of Chuck Yeager – the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound – will now be at the center of developing the next innovation in barrier-breaking transportation. Virgin Hyperloop has[Read More…]
