West Virginia Press Association UPDATE: This press release has been changed to correct the name of Furmento’s late uncle, Juan Manuel Magariños. BECKLEY, W.Va. — A student-athlete at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) was motivated to become an inventor and entrepreneur after helping his father install a[Read More…]
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Brilliant fall weather greets 46th annual Bridge Day
By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald FAYETTEVILLE — The expectant thrills and camaraderie with his friends remain a siren’s call for Ty Busby when it comes to the Bridge Day experience. Busby, a Columbus, Ohio resident, was among the 370 BASE (Building, Antenna, Span and Earth) jumpers who leaped from the[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of Don Perdue
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags lowered to half staff at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state buildings in Wayne County to remember the life and service of Don Perdue. The flag order begins at noon on October 20, 2025, and remains until sunset on the[Read More…]
‘Nothing more American’: 500+ turn out in Charleston for ‘No Kings’ rally at Capitol
By Christopher Millette, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “It’s American as apple pie.” That was the consensus of more than 500 people who turned out Saturday for the second “No Kings” rally on the south steps of the state Capitol in Charleston. “These people are Americans who love their country,”[Read More…]
World War II veteran’s family, friends celebrate his 105th birthday
By Tabitha Johnston, The Journal MARTINSBURG — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 896 was bustling with activity on Saturday night, as the family and friends of World War II veteran Earl “Buck” Bowers celebrated his 105th birthday. The party was organized by Don and Ann Rivers — the[Read More…]
Dominion Post staff wins statewide press awards
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Dominion Post won 15 statewide awards for advertising and editorial content for 2024. The DP competes in Division 1 against the largest newspapers in the state. AdvertisingAdvertising manager Sabrina Ulrich won two first-place awards in this year’s contest: Best Color Ad Quarter Page[Read More…]
West Virginia partners with Diversified Energy to create jobs, protect environment, retire old wells
By Charles Young, WV News BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Diversified Energy announced a first-of-its-kind partnership Thursday to address West Virginia’s thousands of orphaned and abandoned natural gas and oil wells. The public-private collaboration, known as the Mountain State Plugging Fund, commits $70 million from Diversified[Read More…]
On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With volunteer firefighter numbers decreasing nationwide, the West Virginia University Extension Fire Service is playing a critical role in training and retaining current volunteers while preparing the next generation of firefighters. In West Virginia, 90% of fire departments are staffed entirely by volunteers, a heavy reliance that Mark Lambert, director[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Appointments to State Boards
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced key appointments to state boards, recognizing outstanding West Virginians who bring extensive experience and a dedication to serving the people of our state. West Virginia Parole Board Governor Morrisey has appointed Donnie Lee Adkins II to the West Virginia Parole Board.[Read More…]
MCPA President Ben Beakes Represents Metallurgical Coal Industry at World Steel General Assembly in Washington, D.C.
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ben Beakes, President of the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), represented the metallurgical coal industry on a global stage this week, speaking before international leaders at the World Steel Association General Assembly in Washington, D.C. The annual gathering, hosted by World Steel Director General[Read More…]
