CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12 p.m. COVID-19 BRIEFING WHO: Gov. Justice and other State officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 response. WHEN: Today, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at 12 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
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Opinion: As COVID-19 separates Appalachians, art can bring us back together
By Valerie Guido Bailey 100 Days in Appalachia Editor’s note: This article was originally published by 100 Days in Appalachia, incubated at the Media Innovation Center at West Virginia University. Art has been my close companion since I was a child. What began as a simple dance class evolved with[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 8,151 positive cases, 143 deaths as of 10 a.m. Thursday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 8,151 Total Lab Results reported – 335,075 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.40 Total Deaths – 153 After 4,274 more[Read More…]
West Virginia honors top individual newspaper efforts in state
Winners to be honored at virtual convention in September WV Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recognizing the best work from the state’s newspapers, the West Virginia Press Association has completed judging its annual newspaper competition, which honors top journalists, advertising staffers and overall newspaper performances. Unlike in previous years,[Read More…]
WVU announces updated 2020 football schedule
Six home dates highlight 2020 slate Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Shane Lyons, in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference, has announced the updated 2020 football schedule. “When the Big 12 announced a revised 10-game season, we knew that the schedule would change[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 8,008 positive cases, 153 deaths as of 10 a.m. Wednesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 8,008 Total Lab Results reported – 335,075 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.39 Total Deaths – 153 After 4,682 more[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Governor press briefing Wednesday, starting at 12:30 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.— The office of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced a press briefing for today at 12:30 p.m. COVID-19 BRIEFING WHO: Gov. Justice and other State officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will provide an update for media on COVID-19 response. WHEN: Today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. West Virginians can watch[Read More…]
Today is last day for West Virginia Women’s Commission 2020 Legacy of Women Awards nominations
Submit nominations by email CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Women’s Commission (WVWC) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Legacy of Women Awards. These prestigious awards highlight women who have participated in shaping the state or the nation and who are role models for tomorrow’s leaders. Nominations forms may be obtained[Read More…]
Dow Chemical joins with Education Alliance in High School internship effort
By Lexi Browning WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four students from three West Virginian high schools marked the end of their four-week internship with Dow Inc. this week by presenting capstone projects before The Education Alliance, who hosted the internships, and Dow Inc. leaders. The second annual WV Ready Summer[Read More…]
Friday is deadline for students to enter W.Va. Art & Poetry Showcase
Release from The Education Alliance HARLESTON, W.Va. — What is your Hope for a Better World? Students have until Friday, Aug. 14, to enter the W.Va. Art & Poetry Showcase to share a vision for a better world during COVID-19. The Art & Poetry Showcase is presented by The Education Alliance,[Read More…]