Each WVPA Foundation award to total $4,000 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia college students are learning the West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s mission of improving the quality and future of West Virginia newspapers and the communities they serve in West Virginia is more than just rhetoric. The WVPA Foundation is now[Read More…]
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U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce more than $49 million for rural water infrastructure in W.Va.
From the Office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced two loan and grant combinations totaling $49,299,000 to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Funding is provided by the Department of Agriculture[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, state leaders join Virgin Hyperloop One officials at WVU to discuss West Virginia’s role in the future of transportation technology
Release from the office of the Governor: MORGANTOWN, W.VA. – Gov. Jim Justice and several members of the Governor’s administration joined leaders with West Virginia University on campus in Morgantown Thursday to welcome officials with high-tech transportation company Virgin Hyperloop One to the state and discussing the possibility of bringing a Hyperloop[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin applauds meeting between West Virginia University, Virgin Hyperloop One
From the Office of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, applauded the meeting between West Virginia University (WVU) and Virgin Hyperloop One on the prospect of building their proposed certification and test center in West Virginia. Last week, Senator Manchin sent a letter advocating[Read More…]
Salem University, Pierpont Community and Technical College sign working agreement to assist students
By Eddie Trizzino | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT – Salem University is making an offer to graduates of Pierpont Community and Technical College. The universities’ presidents signed an agreement Thursday to decrease tuition for Pierpont graduates who go on to enroll at Salem. “The agreement is about student opportunity,” said[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegates Fluharty, Capito team up for technology caucus
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Delegates Shawn Fluharty and Moore Capito want to start the Legislature talking about inspiring technology and innovation in West Virginia. Fluharty, D-Ohio, and Capito, R-Kanawha, have teamed to form a bipartisan “Tech Caucus” for the 2020 regular legislative session, which starts in January. The[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Nov. 22, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOUNTING IMPEACHMENT EVIDENCE BEYOND DISPUTE But after two weeks of riveting public[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVPA Financial Snapshot Graphic available to all media
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. The graphic is provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of Agency Budgets. This graphic addresses the W.Va. Attorney General’s office. There is no cost. The graphic is provided through an arrangement with the Wes Virginia[Read More…]
Franklin, W.Va., native Mike Mallow’s book ‘Heartspark’ available
By Jean A. Flanagan, Moorefield Examiner Imagine traveling for three years in a suspended state, only to be awakened when your destination drops off the galactic map. Such is the fate of Jonathan Heartspark. Thus begins “Heartspark,” the first book in the Echo Suite Saga, written by Moorefield Examiner Advertising/Produdction Manager and[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch believes cracker is coming to region; talks of growth in Ohio Valley and state
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel FAIRPLAIN, W.Va. — While visiting Jackson County Wednesday, West Virginia Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch said he believes a cracker plant will come to the Mountain State within the next decade. Gaunch made the remarks during the Jackson County Economic Development Authority’s annual luncheon[Read More…]
