Release from the Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia chapter: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease and the number could nearly triple by 2050. In West Virginia alone, over 39,000 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and over 105,000 friends and family membersprovide care for them[Read More…]
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West Virginia Health Care Association issues statement regarding start of long-term care visitation
Release from the West Virginia Health Care Association: CHARLESTON — Today, June 17, marks the start of the phased reopening of visitation to nursing homes and assisted living communities. According to the limited visitation plan released by Governor Justice, visits must be scheduled in advance and residents can receive no[Read More…]
IOGA WV awards scholarships to 12 high school students
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) is proud to announce it has awarded scholarships to 12 outstanding West Virginia high school seniors. To be eligible, students must have at least one parent employed by an IOGAWV member company and will be attending[Read More…]
WV Press Statewide Classified Ads for June 14-20
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting its statewide classified ads for its network. We hope this makes downloading easier of your newspaper. They are in word and PDF format. Contact [email protected] with questions or issues. SWC for the week of June 14-20 Click here for PDF Format:[Read More…]
Digital Relativity’s partners receive three national honors at 41st Annual Telly Awards
Release from Digital Relativity: FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Two of Digital Relativity’s partners received national honors during the 41st Annual Telly Awards last month. Digital Relativity, a full-service tradigital agency, worked with the West Virginia Tourism Office to earn a Silver Telly Award in the General-Travel/Tourism for Regional TV category for[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association honors ‘Homegrown Heroes’ for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Make Nominations through June 14 Release from the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. The West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is celebrating with a “Homegrown Heroes” contest in recognition of the commitment, strength and perseverance of the Alzheimer’s community. The Homegrown[Read More…]
Barnes Health receives 21 National Telly Awards
Release from Barnes Health: HURRICANE, W.Va. – Barnes Health, a West Virginia and Nashville-based full-service, strategic healthcare advertising, marketing and public relations firm, was recently honored with 21 Telly Awards at the 41st Annual Telly Awards national competition based in New York, New York. Barnes Health received a total of 15[Read More…]
Hundreds gather at Charleston, W.Va., City Hall to protest police violence against African Americans
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A crowd that at one point totaled roughly 300 gathered on and around the steps of Charleston City Hall on Sunday, chanting the names of George Floyd and other African Americans before him whom police killed. “He called for his mother! He called[Read More…]
Image Associates wins at 2020 Telly Awards Competition for Hatfield-McCoy Trails video series
Release from Image Associates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Image Associates took away two Silver and a Bronze statuette in the 41st Annual, 2020 Telly Awards Competition for its Hatfield-McCoy Trails Video Series. The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000[Read More…]
Opinion: New laws impact utilities in West Virginia
By Charlotte Lane Chairman, West Virginia Public Service Commission The West Virginia Legislature recently passed several laws that will impact utilities and their customers. These new laws that will become effective in the coming weeks will aid the Public Service Commission in its legislative mandate to appraise and balance the[Read More…]
