West Virginia Press Association WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will join officials to announce a major economic development project coming to West Virginia. WHEN: Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Culture Center TheaterState Capitol Complex1900 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, WV 25305-0300 All West Virginians may watch the live[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: Intermediate Court of Appeals issues 18 Memorandum Decisions, link provided
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals issued 18 Memorandum Decisions on Dec. 27. A link to each can be found on the Judiciary website: https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/intermediate-court-of-appeals/opinions
National Park Service to hold public meeting for proposed demolition of structures within New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (Jan. 11)
21 structures are considered historic and are either listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places West Virginia Press Associaton GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – The National Park Service (NPS) invites interested members of the public to attend a public meeting related to the proposed demolition of deteriorating and excess structures[Read More…]
Expert pitch: WVU expert suggests avoiding fad diets this New Year’s
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bad news: if you are planning to start a diet as your New Year’s resolution, you probably won’t stick to it. It’s not your fault. Studies have shown that restrictive diets have high rates of failure, and one West Virginia University expert suggests making a few small changes[Read More…]
Media Alert: All media invited to upcoming West Virginia Press Association events (Jan. 5, Feb. 1)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia should “Save the Dates” for the West Virginia Press Association’s (WVPA) annual Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 5 and the Legislative Media Social on Feb. 1. The Legislative Lookahead begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at the West Virginia Culture Center located on[Read More…]
Expert pitch: WVU expert shares holiday home fire safety tips
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University fire safety expert offers reminders to help you and your family enjoy a fire-free holiday season full of joy and festivity and protected from potential fire and safety hazards. Mark Lambert, WVU Extension Fire Service director and assistant professor, is available to discuss how to prevent home fires through the holidays and into the new[Read More…]
Public encouraged to visit new West Virginia Judicial Learning Center in Charleston
Children have opportunity to learn how West Virginia judicial branch of government works West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Dec. 7, The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held a grand opening ceremony for the new West Virginia Judicial Learning Center on the third floor of the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals, BridgeValley to host signing ceremony honoring local nursing students (Dec. 19)
Fifteen local nursing students receive up to $25,000 each to support life expenses West Virginia Press Association Who: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals will welcome its second cohort of nursing students from BridgeValley Community & Technical College as part of the recently established WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurse Program. What: To celebrate its second cohort of WVU Medicine Aspiring[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Gov. Justice to celebrate opening of Bluefield’s Grant Street Bridge on Dec. 18 at 1 p.m.
West Virginia Press Association WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation Jimmy Wriston, P.E., and other local officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will host an event to celebrate the opening of the Grant Street Bridge in Bluefield. The bridge, built in 1941 to provide access from downtown Bluefield[Read More…]
Marshall University Lifelong Learning Program to host holiday open house (Dec. 15)
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University will host an open house to highlight its Lifelong Learning Program, which is aimed at providing learning opportunities for people of all ages — without the added costs that are typically incurred with college tuition. The event will be held on Friday, Dec.[Read More…]
