Winners to be honored at virtual convention in September WV Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recognizing the best work from the state’s newspapers, the West Virginia Press Association has completed judging its annual newspaper competition, which honors top journalists, advertising staffers and overall newspaper performances. Unlike in previous years,[Read More…]
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WVU announces updated 2020 football schedule
Six home dates highlight 2020 slate Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Shane Lyons, in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference, has announced the updated 2020 football schedule. “When the Big 12 announced a revised 10-game season, we knew that the schedule would change[Read More…]
Friday is deadline for students to enter W.Va. Art & Poetry Showcase
Release from The Education Alliance HARLESTON, W.Va. — What is your Hope for a Better World? Students have until Friday, Aug. 14, to enter the W.Va. Art & Poetry Showcase to share a vision for a better world during COVID-19. The Art & Poetry Showcase is presented by The Education Alliance,[Read More…]
West Virginia Power hosting Negro Leagues’ Centennial Celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 7
Club partnering with the Josh Gibson Foundation and AARP-WV for August 7 event CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of the Centennial Celebration of the creation of the Negro Leagues, the West Virginia Power, in partnership with the Josh Gibson Foundation and AARP-West Virginia, is excited to be the first team across professional baseball[Read More…]
Mister Bee Potato Chips adds Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels to its West Virginia family of snacks
Release from Mr. Bee: PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels is now available to customers throughout West Virginia, thanks to Mary Anne Ketelsen, CEO of Mister Bee Potato Chips. After Ketelsen tried and loved the product, she then learned the North Dakota family-owned business has never sold its thriving product[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Education Alliance to host Virtual Internship Capstone Projects zoom event on Friday
U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in the event CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The Education Alliance has issued the following media advisory for Virtual Internship Capstone Projects zoom events on Friday. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate. WHAT: High School Students Present Virtual Internship Capstone Projects to Senator Capito and company presidents WHEN: Friday, July[Read More…]
Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition receives donation of Safe Drug Disposal Pouches
Donations will benefit all West Virginia and provided by Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, Rx-Abuse Leadership Initiatives Release from Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition: RIPLEY, W.Va. – The Jackson County Anti-Drug Coalition (JCADC), a county-wide effort to reduce experimenting, drug use, and underage drinking among youth in communities throughout Jackson County and[Read More…]
Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery’s nine offices to participate in canned food drive to benefit neighbors
Press Release from Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery KANAWHA CITY, W.Va. – Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery’s (MSOFS) nine offices will be collecting non-perishable canned foods starting Monday, July 27, through Friday, Aug. 28, to be donated to local food banks. Jack Krajekian, DMD, a MSOFS partner, invites[Read More…]
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Daelim Chemical USA withdraws from Ohio Valley ethane cracker plant project near Moundsville, W.Va.
PTT Global Chemical America says local site still ‘top priority’ From The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — Daelim Chemical USA, a partner in the proposed PTT Global Chemical America ethane cracker plant project in Belmont County since 2018, has withdrawn from the project. The announcement came in a joint statement[Read More…]