WV Press Association Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “It’s a real honor to have been selected to command the National Guard. We have 6,500 incredible members. Every time the governor, or the country, asks, we stand up and we do the mission.” Major General Bill Crane, adjutant general of the West[Read More…]
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WV Press Convention 2023: U.S. Senators’ offices offer guidance to newspapers
U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito send video messages to WV media WV Press Association Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attendees at the West Virginia Press Association’s recent 2023 Convention got insight and guidance from staff representatives of U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito. Mara Boggs, W.Va. state director[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $387,194 for two physics research projects at West Virginia University
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $387,194 from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for two physics research projects at West Virginia University (WVU). The funding will support critical research into light-shaping structures and[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey warns college students looking for a job of employment scams
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thousands of students in West Virginia recently have returned to college or are getting their first crack at higher education and many are set to look for employment to supplement their allowances. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Governor Justice to hold bill signing ceremonies for Marshall University and Fire Department funding, and Art Grants Presentation today
Events in Point Pleasant at 11:30 a.m. and Huntington at 2 p.m. WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Gov. Justice will sign into law several bills which provide $12 million dollars in supplemental funding to our fire departments and[Read More…]
WV Press Convention Follow-up: WV newspaper advertising sales staffers learn about engaging local businesses using data
Pulse to share WV Data survey; see presentation video By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Media professionals from across the Mountain State gathered together at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention, Aug. 11-12, to learn how advertising sales teams may grow their client base using Pulse[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces resources for homelessness, mental health and addiction services in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, has announced funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Marshall University, Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless,[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $1.3 million for four West Virginia research initiatives
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $1,386,682 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for four West Virginia research initiatives. The funding will support critical research into radio interference, the reuse of lithium-ion batteries and global sea[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard addresses pay issues for Operation Lone Star Deployment
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard is an organization that takes great pride in the care of our servicemembers for their dedicated service to our State and Nation. When members of the West Virginia National Guard serve in a State Active Duty status, which is[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Marshall School of Pharmacy to present white coats to first-year pharmacy students on Friday at 2 p.m.
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University has issued the following media advisory: The Marshall University School of Pharmacy will formally welcome its first-year pharmacy students at its 12th annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 18, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall in Huntington. During the event, students will be presented[Read More…]
