Release from The Facial Center of Charleston: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Facial Center of Charleston and Teays Valley has selected two Kanawha County residents through its “Erase the Mistake” contest to receive laser technology tattoo removals at no cost. Dr. Jack Krajekian, surgical director at The Facial Center, announced today[Read More…]
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WVEA files injunction to halt school re-entry map and metrics
By Steven Allen Adams Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Making good on its promise last week, the West Virginia Education Association announced Monday that it had filed an injunction to block the current version of metrics used to make school re-opening decisions. The WVEA, one of two unions[Read More…]
West Virginia colleges, universities still adjusting to coronavirus impact
Student mental well-being, online instruction, enrollment, finances among the challenges — — — By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As students return to their respective higher education institutions across West Virginia during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re adjusting to a new learning curve — one filled with new[Read More…]
Education Alliance hosting virtual Education Summit over three dates: Oct. 14, 20, 22
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.V. — The West Virginia Education Alliance will host its eighth annual WV Education Summit, themed “We’re All Connected,” virtually on Oct. 14, 20 and 22. Over the course of three afternoons, educators, advocates and policymakers can listen and learn as leading regional[Read More…]
WV State University President Dr. Nicole Pride keynote speaker for Virtual Women & Technology Conference Oct. 19
Release from TechConnect West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Nicole Pride, the President of West Virginia State University, will offer keynote remarks at the 2020 Women & Technology Conference. The event, which aims to address the under-representation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, will be held[Read More…]
WVU engineers receive funding to improve methane sensor technology in longwall mines
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite longwall mining being an efficient way of extracting coal, it produces dangerous methane gas that has the potential to lead to explosions in underground mines. Researchers from West Virginia University are combatting this issue by developing an improved methane monitoring network to increase the safety of[Read More…]
Bluefield Daily Telegraph named 2020 Newspaper of the Year by WVPA
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Report BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Bluefield Daily Telegraph has been named the “2020 Newspaper of the Year” by the West Virginia Press Association. The Newspaper of the Year award is presented annually by the press association to the top newspaper in the state of West Virginia. The award honors the newspaper with[Read More…]
16 West Virginia newspapers earn General Excellence recognition
Bluefield Daily Telegraph recognized as Newspaper of the Year WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A total of 16 West Virginia newspapers — weekly and daily publications from across the state — were recognized today for General Excellence in editorial and/or advertising work by the West Virginia Press Association as part of[Read More…]
WVU’s NewStart offering virtual info sessions on newspaper ownership effort
Program starts Friday with West Virginia Press WV Press Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Newspaper ownership, community journalism, online news opportunities, college scholarships and fellowships. The list of topics for discussion during West Virginia University Reed College of Media’s virtual information sessions on NewStart is extensive. Starting Friday, NewStart Director Jim Iovino,[Read More…]
West Virginia Tourism Office releases first fall foliage report
Travelers encouraged to travel responsibly or join virtual road trip on social media CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The higher elevations of West Virginia are starting to show the first signs of fall color, just in time for the West Virginia Tourism Office to release its annual autumn forecast to help travelers enjoy peak[Read More…]
