Release from The Bronze Look: PRINCETON, W.Va. — Chalk the Walk, one of the largest art projects in West Virginia this year, is set for Sept. 26. Business owners and the community are invited to come out between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to draw sidewalk art[Read More…]
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AARP WV urging West Virginians to ‘Vote Safe 2020’
Effort part of national campaign focusing on protecting 50-plus voters, making their voices heard WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents can expect to see AARP West Virginia’s message ‘Vote Safe 2020’ in the coming weeks as the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization rolls out its campaign to education voters on their[Read More…]
WVU’s Pandemic-Proof Artist showcases pandemic-inspired art
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The phrase “the show must go on” has never been so important and simultaneously challenging. In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts, in a joint effort with WVU Career Services and the Reed College of Media, will present the Pandemic-Proof Artist Series. To see[Read More…]
Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery’s nine offices donate $3,500 and canned food to area food banks
Release from Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. — Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery (MSOFS) presented $500 each and non-perishable canned foods to seven local food banks. Each of its nine offices collected canned food from July 27 through Aug. 28. Area food banks receiving the donations[Read More…]
West Virginia Immunization Network urges flu vaccination this fall
Release from West Virginia Immunization Network: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, there is concern about the seasonal flu coinciding with the pandemic. The West Virginia Immunization Network urges West Virginia residents to get a flu vaccine this season. Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can cause[Read More…]
West Virginia’s 1-800-GAMBLER program turns 20
Gambling landscape in West Virginia has changed dramatically in last two decades Release from Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This month, the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia, which operates the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, is marking 20 years of service. Twenty years ago, before legalizing video[Read More…]
WVU temporarily shifts most undergraduate courses online amid increasing COVID-19 cases
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After an announcement Monday that most undergraduate, in-person classes on the Morgantown campus will move online for two weeks, West Virginia University President Gordon Gee detailed plans for the transition in a letter to the University community: Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 Dear West Virginia University Faculty, Staff, Students[Read More…]
WV AFL-CIO celebrates Labor Day, value of movement
Schedule of labor events around the state outlined Release from WV AFL-CIO: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Under the cloud of this pandemic, union leaders across West Virginia have been compelled to cancel or drastically alter annual time-honored Labor Day events, but they ask that all residents take a moment to recognize what[Read More…]
Huntington Bancshares announces $20 billion 2020 Community Plan
Three key components: access to capital for small businesses, affordable housing and homeownership, and community lending By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Huntington Bancshares Inc. this week announced its $20 Billion 2020 Community Plan, the most significant community commitment in the company’s 154-year history. Seven states, including[Read More…]
Pop-Up Produce Market set for Sept. 11 in Nitro, W.Va.
Peoples Federal Credit Union and Paradise Farms partner on the ‘Homegrown’ initiative Release from Peoples Federal Credit Union: NITRO, W.Va. — Peoples Federal Credit Union is proud to partner with Paradise Farms to bring the community a “homegrown” initiative: Pop-Up Produce Market. “The public is invited to access fresh, locally grown[Read More…]