WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has issued the following media advisory: WV Secretary of State Mac Warner will open the WVSOS’s newest regional office on Friday, September 1, beginning at 10 am. The WVSOS regional office is located on the third floor of[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin applauds selection of the first 10 prescription drugs for Medicare price negotiations
WV Press Release Sharing Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) applauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) selection of the first ten prescription drugs for Medicare price negotiations, as directed by the Inflation Reduction Act. This new authority will reduce drugs prices for West Virginians and Americans through the first-ever[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito leads bipartisan Congressional Delegate to Indo-Pacific region
Members received briefings on Hawaii wildfires, U.S. and Indo-Pacific security and energy matters, discussed empowerment of women and girls with Women’s World Cup leaders WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. — A congressional delegation (CODEL), led by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito , R-W.Va., recently returned to the United States after[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: WVU’s Cyphert says artificial intelligence could evolve into a valuable tool, provided human involvement remains integral
Speaker emphasized the importance of comprehensive AI education for professional organizations, warns of AI hallucinations and misinformation By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – There are many concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, but through proper education and oversight, AI could evolve into[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard responds to flood emergency in eastern Kanawha County
Report: Rainfall event producing up to 9.1 inches of rain in some areas WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard responded to calls for assistance in eastern Kanawha County Monday following an excessive rainfall event that occurred, producing up to 9.1 inches of rain[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces Congressionally directed spending award for the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to acquire a modern storage and viewing facility to help properly maintain the most comprehensive[Read More…]
Longtime Publisher G. Ogden Nutting dies at 87
Served as publisher and general manager of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register for nearly three decades WV Press Release Sharing WHEELING, W.Va. — G. Ogden Nutting, who for nearly three decades served as president and publisher of Wheeling-based Ogden Newspapers Inc., died Friday, August 25, 2023 at age 87. Nutting[Read More…]
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for Kanawha, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, and Roane counties due to flooding; WV National Guard activated
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for Kanawha, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, and Roane counties due to excessive rainfall which occurred over the weekend and throughout this morning. The rain is causing significant flooding, damaging homes, bridges, and roads throughout[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: AARP provides update on Social Security; payments keeping 45% of older West Virginians out of poverty
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Social security … is one of the most – if not the most – important programs in the country. It’s the foundation of income-security for tens-of-millions. In West Virginia, one-in-four receive social security, so that’s about 300,000 retirees.” That opinion and data came[Read More…]
WV Press Convention: Major General Bill Crane praises 6,500 National Guard members doing the mission for West Virginia; journalists hear update on activities
WV Press Association Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “It’s a real honor to have been selected to command the National Guard. We have 6,500 incredible members. Every time the governor, or the country, asks, we stand up and we do the mission.” Major General Bill Crane, adjutant general of the West[Read More…]
