HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — HD Media has acquired the Lincoln Journal and the Lincoln News Sentinel through a purchase that was finalized in January. The Hamlin-based weekly newspapers will join a family of publications that include the Charleston Gazette-Mail, The Herald-Dispatch, Logan Banner, Williamson Daily News, Coal Valley News and[Read More…]
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West Virginia Alzheimer’s Association chapter to host Walk Volunteer Kickoff meeting
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With planning season nearing for the West Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s yearly Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the group is hosting a virtual meeting for anyone who may be interested in volunteering. The meeting will be held tonight. Anyone interested may[Read More…]
Tranquilizing West Virginia’s wild elk requires weeks of setup and effort
By John McCoy, HD Media HOLDEN, W.Va. — “Dart’s in! Let’s go!” With that command, half a dozen men piled into pickup trucks and began making their way toward a freshly tranquilized elk. It’s a scene that, if Division of Natural Resources biologists can swing it, will be repeated 17[Read More…]
West Virginia State Treasurer Moore proposes legislation for greater oversight
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Treasurer Riley Moore said his office is proposing legislative measures that would increase oversight, transparency and accountability over taxpayer funds used by the state Economic Development Authority. The announcement follows the release of a legislative audit which found the development authority took a $24[Read More…]
The Health Plan of West Virginia, Inc. donates $25,000 to Project Hope of Huntington
Release from The Health Plan of West Virginia: WHEELING, W.Va. — During this COVID-19 pandemic, there has unfortunately been an increase in substance abuse throughout our region and across the country. The Health Plan (THP) recognizes the increased need for programs to help those on the road to recovery. “We[Read More…]
Intermed Labs at Mon Health completes pilot trial at Stanford University for Hand Surgery Simulator developed in Morgantown, West Virginia
Release from Mon Health Medical Center: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown-based MedTech startup studio, Intermed Labs at Mon Health, is proud to announce the completion of a pilot clinical trial at Stanford University of its Hand Surgery Simulator. The study, approved by the Mon Health Medical Center Institutional Review Board, used a[Read More…]
WV Press Capitol Daily: West Virginia legislative, committee schedules for Tuesday, Feb. 16
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia Press Association each day will share the schedules of West Virginia’s State Senate and House of Delegates on WVPress.org and on Facebook and Twitter at @wvpress. WV Press Capitol Daily: West Virginia legislative, committee schedules for Tuesday, Feb. 16 CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia Press Association each[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia has 127,889 positive cases, 2,212 deaths, 140,540 people fully vaccinated
Free testing sites listed; Harvard Global Health COVID Map included WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 127,889 Current Active Cases – 11,683 Total[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee looking at COVID Iiability, passes SB3, today considering SB 277
SB3 prohibits civil actions for personal injuries or loss of lifecaused by coronavirus CHARLESTON W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate’s Judiciary Committee is looking at liability in terms of COVID-19. On Friday, the Judiciary Committee passed SB3 and sent it to the Senate for full consideration. The purpose of this SB3[Read More…]
West Virginia Business & Industry Council supports ‘Jumpstart Savings Program’
Release from the West Virginia Business & Industry Council: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ The West Virginia Business & Industry Council (BIC), representing numerous West Virginia trade associations and businesses accounting for hundreds of thousands of employees across the state, announces its full support for House Bill 2001, the West Virginia Jumpstart Savings Program.[Read More…]
