WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Education Alliance is kicking off its 40th anniversary by calling on school and business leaders to strengthen their partnerships to better serve the students of West Virginia. The past two years of the COVID pandemic have put many strains on schools and students.[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: Zoom preview planned Thursday for USA Diving Winter National Championships in Morgantown
All media invited on WV Press Association-hosted zoom call at 2 p.m. Thursday for roundtable discussion of event WV Press News-Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All members of the media are invited to join a virtual roundtable discussion on the 2022 USA Diving Winter National Championships, which are being held Dec. 14-18[Read More…]
Ascend West Virginia expands into fourth community: Elkins
Program has welcomed nearly 150 new West Virginians, maintained 98% retention rate WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program, today announced its addition of the Greater Elkins community to the program. Founded by West Virginia native Brad D. Smith[Read More…]
FCC launches new National Broadband Map; West Virginia prepares to challenge by Jan. 13, 2023
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The new National Broadband Map was released by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Nov. 18, 2022. The West Virginia Office of Broadband and the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council ask that all West Virginians review their location data and broadband availability data on the new[Read More…]
West Virginia native and businessman Alexander Gaaserud launches 2024 campaign for U.S. Congress in West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in 2024
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alexander Gaaserud, West Virginia native and businessman, has announced the launch of his 2024 campaign for U.S. Congress in West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. Gaaserud is a native and resident of Elkins and graduated from Elkins High School in 2010. He founded the Young[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority adds Beth Epperson as contracts and procurement specialist
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – Beth Epperson is joining the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) as Contracts and Procurement Specialist for its West Virginia Hive entrepreneurial arm. She will also be responsible for the administration of the NRGRDA’s loan portfolio. Earlier in her career, Epperson worked[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Preview planned Thursday for USA Diving Winter National Championships in Morgantown
WV Press Association to host 2 p.m. Thursday zoom call for roundtable discussion of event WV Press News-Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All members of the media are invited to join a virtual roundtable discussion on the 2022 USA Diving Winter National Championships, which are being held Dec. 14-18 at the Aquatic[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive Annual Open House to highlight awards celebration and client displays
Event set for Dec. 2 at Beckley offices WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive will honor top performing Hive clients and supporters as part of its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 2 at its offices at 205 South Kanawha[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU nutrition and foods expert encourages healthy twists on holiday favorite
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University nutrition and foods specialist has found healthier ways to incorporate one of the most seasonably celebrated flavors, allowing people to have their pumpkin and eat it, too. Nettie Freshour, teaching associate professor of human nutrition and foods in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, explains pumpkin’s nutritional benefits and[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces plans to renovate West Virginia Turnpike travel plazas, construction to begin in February 2023
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice today announced plans for the complete renovation of the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike. The West Virginia Parkways Authority officially approved the plans at their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas will be closed beginning[Read More…]
