CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Oct. 29, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Dr. Patrick Lee Miller as the first Director of the Washington Center for Civics, Culture, and Statesmanship at West Virginia University. The Washington Center was established through House Bill 3297 signed into law by the Governor last spring. The center’s mission is to[Read More…]
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West Virginia Experiencing Long-Lasting Fall Color
Leaf peeping itinerary featuring apple picking, horseback riding, and spooky mystery walk West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although October is quickly coming to an end, trees across West Virginia continue to magically transform into shades of gold, amber, and garnet. Thanks to cool nights and sunny days, the[Read More…]
Judge rules, sale of Fairmont’s John Manchin Sr. Health Center Care can proceed
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The sale of the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center will go forward. Marion County Circuit Court Judge Matt Delligatti vacated the temporary restraining order he issued late last week that prevented the Department of Health Facilities from completing the sale of the[Read More…]
Opinion: Most Homeless Youth Can’t Get an ID. West Virginia Can Change That.
By West Virginia Senator Vince Deeds In the 2024-25 school year, West Virginia’s public schools identified 15,101 students experiencing homelessness, according to the most recent data available from the state Department of Education. This includes several hundred unaccompanied homeless students, navigating life without the support of a parent or guardian.[Read More…]
WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital to be renamed following $28 million donation
By Kylie Tuttle, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital is being renamed to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s following a $28 million donation from Thomas Golisano, according to a WVU Medicine release. The donation “will accelerate the mission of the hospital and its affiliated clinics to provide world-class[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Calls on West Virginians to Donate to Food Banks
State Will Match Donations up to $13 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Oct. 28, Governor Patrick Morrisey launched a statewide donation drive supporting West Virginia food banks to address the critical need for resources facing those affected by the government shutdown and the absence of SNAP benefits starting in November. The[Read More…]
Tammy Tincher Resigns from Greenbrier County Commission; Moves to Position with National Association of Counties
By Lisa Abshire, West Virginia Daily News GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 28. In the biggest news of Tuesday’s Greenbrier County Commission meeting, Commissioner Tammy Tincher announced that this would be her last meeting as she has accepted a[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Announces $20,000 in Scholarship Awards for Four WVU Students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four in-state students attending West Virginia University (WVU) studying landscape architecture are receiving $5,000 each, thanks to the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix scholarship program. The WVNLA board of directors approved their applications at its October 22 meeting.[Read More…]
Putting more paw paws in Paw Paw
Grant partnership adds trees to municipal park By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger PAW PAW, W.Va. — Many hands helped make quick work of the planting of 13 paw paw trees and seven elderberry bushes in Paw Paw’s municipal park near the Potomac River access last Wednesday, October 22. Students[Read More…]
Local officers honored for lifesaving response to the Preston County (West Virginia) bear attack
By Jacob Martin, The Preston County News and Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Three Preston County officers were recently awarded certificates of honor from the West Virginia Governor’s Office, the West Virginia State Senate and the Office of Congressman Riley Moore for their decisive action that saved the life of Joe[Read More…]
