It is almost time to submit your annual “Affidavit of Circulation & Qualification” form to the Secretary of State’s Office. The affidavit and the submission process has not changed from last year. Following is some important items to remember: The Secretary of State’s office staff has provided the following explanation[Read More…]
WVPA Updates and Alerts
News, alerts and updates from and about the West Virginia Press Association
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lawmakers, community invited to honor lives touched by cancer (Aug. 26)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join a heartfelt event honoring the countless lives touched by cancer during the Lights of Hope display at the Capitol building courtyard. On Monday, August 26th, Lights of Hope bags will[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Intermediate Court of Appeals of WV issues memorandum decisions, opinion (July 30)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) issued 28 Memorandum Decisions on July 30 and one separate opinion on July 23. There is a link to each on the ICA Opinion page of the West Virginia judiciary website: Intermediate Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary[Read More…]
2024 WVPA Convention is next week — Aug. 9-10
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVPA’s 2024 Convention is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, 2024 in Charleston at the Four Points by Sheraton. Deadline for registration (at bottom of article) is Saturday, Aug. 3. In this pivotal election year, we’re celebrating news organizations — the true Defenders of Democracy. As watchdogs,[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVSOM/The Health Plan scholarship program announcement (July 19)
WHEELING, W.Va. — On Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m., in Wheeling, Jeff Knight, president and CEO of The Health Plan (THP), and James W. Nemitz, president of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), will announce a partnership that allows medical students attending WVSOM to apply for The[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: New Cabell County Family Court judge to be sworn in (July 10)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Sarah E. Dixon will be sworn in as a family court judge in Cabell County at 1 p.m. on July 10 in Courtroom One of the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington. Governor Jim Justice appointed Ms. Dixon to the bench in the Sixth Family Court Circuit (Cabell[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Marshall University’s iconic fountain expected to be nominated to National Register of Historic Places (June 13)
West Virginia Archives and History Commission to meet at university on Thursday HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Memorial Fountain, created in memory of the 75 individuals lost in the 1970 Marshall University plane crash and officially dedicated in 1972, is expected to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places[Read More…]
West Virginia has a severe shortage of direct care professionals: Here’s how you can help
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Help your community while earning money — that’s the opportunity that the West Virginia Pathways to Professional In-Home Care is offering. The West Virginia Department of Human Services has partnered with the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute to create a new training[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: USDA Rural Development joins Glenville State University and West Virginia Community Development Hub for the 2nd annual Rural Partners Network Federal Partners Forum
WHO: Dr. Basil Gooden, Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development; Ryan Thorn, West Virginia State Director, USDA Rural Development; Lee Jones, Executive Director, Rural Partners Network (RPN), USDA Rural Development; Dilawar Syed, Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration; Robert Shafer, Mayor, city of Summersville; Stephanie Tyree, Executive[Read More…]
EXPERT PITCH: WVU expert offers advice for beginners wanting to spend more time outdoors
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The outdoors are calling as summer rolls in and the knowledgeable staff at the West Virginia University Adventure WV program know just where to find the best recreational opportunities. Associate Director Morgan Haas provides insight on how beginners can enjoy the outdoors and what families can do in the Mountain State, including[Read More…]