West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards luncheon, sponsored by Encova Insurance, is Thursday Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Philanthropy West Virginia today opens its 2019 Annual Conference: Better Together WV. This conference is the state’s largest professional conference of foundations, corporations, United Ways, and philanthropists. It is[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Wednesday, Nov. 6
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEMOCRATS SHOW STRENGTH IN KEY STATES Democrats take full control of the[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin comments on FERC vacancies nominee, abandoned mine land Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee considered the nominations of James Danly to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior (DOI). Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy[Read More…]
NCWV counties broadband study completed; findings to be shared with commissions next week
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram WHITE HALL, W.Va. — A broadband study covering six counties in North Central West Virginia is complete, and a meeting is scheduled for next week to brief county commissions on the results and opportunities. In 2018, the Region VI Planning and Development Council was[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU offers free oral healthcare for veterans on Nov. 8
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Dentistry has released the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia University School of Dentistry and Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs WHAT: Free oral healthcare screenings and exams for veterans WHERE: WVU Dental student clinic, Health Sciences Center North WHEN: Friday (Nov. 8), 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Register today: Webinar on W.Va. Campaign Finance Reporting System set for Dec. 5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the news media across West Virginia are asked to “save-the-date” and register today for an upcoming webinar on the state’s Campaign Finance Reporting System. For information or to register for the webinar, contact WVPA’s Dalton Walker at [email protected], or call 304-342-1011. The West Virginia Secretary of[Read More…]
Mister Bee CEO Mary Anne Ketelsen unveils new “Salute Our Veterans” chip bag
W.Va. company will donate a portion of proceeds from every sale to USO PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mary Anne Ketelsen, majority owner and chief executive officer of Mister Bee Potato Chips, unveiled the design of a special new five-ounce potato chip bag saluting Veterans. Additionally, Ketelsen pledged to donate 10 percent[Read More…]
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute first in U.S. to use deep brain stimulation to fight opioid addiction
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine, today (Nov. 5) announced the launch of a first-in-the-U.S. clinical trial using deep brain stimulation for patients suffering from treatment-resistant opioid use disorder. Funded through a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the clinical trial[Read More…]
Education Alliance Summit in Charleston, W.Va., emphasizes flexibility, innovation
By Connor Griffith, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The importance and benefits of adapting West Virginia’s classroom settings to a valid 21st-century model were the key discussion points during the Education Alliance Summit on Oct. 30. Held in Charleston, the summit brought together state leaders in business and education for the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Nov. 5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AMERICANS HEAD TO POLLS ON ELECTION DAY Races in Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi[Read More…]
