HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has issued the following media advisory: The WV Ready Graduate — an initiative aimed at ensuring that WV High School Graduates are Ready for life after graduation — scheduled for Tuesday at Huntington Chamber Lunch and Learn has been postponed. Information on the new date will[Read More…]
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Charleston shelter focuses on thousands of West Virginians on verge of homelessness
By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Covenant House, a day shelter in Charleston for people experiencing homelessness, is turning its attention to families on the verge of losing housing. In 2018, the nonprofit prevented 2,215 from becoming homeless, according to new data released Wednesday by the organization. Nine[Read More…]
West Virginia University Medicine performs state’s first heart transplant
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Surgeons at the West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute and the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance performed West Virginia’s first heart transplant on Saturday. Robert Parsons, 61, of Chesapeake, Ohio, received the transplanted heart in the inaugural procedure. “Today marks a new[Read More…]
Media Alert – Op-Ed available: Honoring and serving veterans beyond Veterans Day
By Cabinet Secretary Dennis Davis W.Va. Department of Veterans Assistance Veterans Day is upon us, and we should take time on this day to honor and celebrate those who served this country. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th as Armistice Day to commemorate the first anniversary of the[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association and CVS Health Join Forces in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s
3-year corporate partnership will raise $10 million to support Alzheimer’s Association Mission Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.VA., November 5, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s Association and CVS Health announced today a three-year corporate partnership aimed at fighting Alzheimer’s disease – a disease impacting more than 5 million Americans and[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Nov. 7
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IT’S JUST THE OPTICS’ The Oval Office has emerged as such a[Read More…]
Campaign update: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Thrasher on drug crisis
Drug Crisis Calls for Action to Heal Our State By Woody Thrasher When my three boys were growing up, I’d tell them they needed three things to be successful: hard work, good moral character and good health. When I look at West Virginia and our debilitating drug epidemic, it shakes[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVONGA fall meeting scheduled today, Friday in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Featuring a reputable lineup of industry experts, the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association (WVONGA) will host its Fall Meeting Nov. 7-8, at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Topics include market updates, industry investment, workforce issues and the future of petrochemicals. What: WVONGA Fall Meeting When:[Read More…]
W.Va. Tourism Office releases final fall foliage Report
Travelers encouraged to plan trips to see West Virginia’s beautiful fall color CHARLESTON, WV (Nov. 6, 2019) — West Virginia’s beautiful fall foliage season is coming to a spectacular end. While the reds, oranges and yellows that have painted the Mountain State the past few weeks are starting to fade,[Read More…]
W.Va. Election Commission approves software changes
By Steven Allen Adams, for The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With just under six months until the May primary election, the State Election Commission approved a software update to move nonpartisan judicial races from the bottom of the ballot. The commission and staff of the Elections Division of[Read More…]