Release from Mon Health Systems: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mon Health System is collaborating with the West Virginia Jazz Society to put on a series of concerts in October across north central West Virginia to benefit cancer care within the health system. The Pink Ribbon Concert Series will provide a variety[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, Sept. 16
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO TRUMP, POMPEO BLAME FOR ATTACK ON SAUDI OIL PLANTS The president,[Read More…]
W.Va. ranks high in national survey of ethics enforcement, transparency
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A national survey of state enforcement of state ethics laws released Thursday ranked West Virginia among the top five states. Conducted by the Coalition for Integrity, a Washington-based nonprofit, the report, “Enforcement of State Ethics Rules by State Ethics Agencies,” ranked the[Read More…]
Encova Insurance Group makes first corporate gift for WVU’s Reynolds Hall
West Virginia University’s Brickstreet Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will become the Encova Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation thanks to a generous donation from the Encova Mutual Insurance Group. The gift, which is for $2 million, is the first corporate gift made in the Building Beyond campaign, which officially launched Monday, and will provide a new[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito, Manchin announce funding for Opioid first responders
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 a grant of $500,000 for the Jackson County Health Department to aid first responders. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). “Jackson County Health[Read More…]
WV Press Financial Snapshot Graphic: Interim meetings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a WVPA Financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. It’s provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of State government. It’s provided at no cost for your consideration in print and online. The graphic is developed[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU College of Law hosting climate change public health workshop on Sept. 21
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University College of Law has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Climate Change and Public Health: Addressing the Growing Crisis WHEN: Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: West Virginia University College of Law Event Hall WHO: Keynote speaker is Bernard Goldstein, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Thrasher opposes White appointment with WVDOT
Release from the Thrasher Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican candidate for governor Woody Thrasher has called on the Senate Confirmations Committee to reject Byrd White’s confirmation as Secretary of Transportation or as Commissioner of Highways. A recent poll shows just how overwhelmingly unhappy most drivers are with the lack of progress in[Read More…]
2020 political candidates file early in West Virginia
By Joselyn King, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Pre-candidate filings in West Virginia provide a glimpse at how the 2020 primary election ballot might look in the Mountain State. While candidates for office can’t officially file to be on the 2020 ballot until mid-January, there already are 14 pre-candidates[Read More…]