West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards luncheon, sponsored by Encova Insurance, is Thursday Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Philanthropy West Virginia today opens its 2019 Annual Conference: Better Together WV. This conference is the state’s largest professional conference of foundations, corporations, United Ways, and philanthropists. It is[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Wednesday, Nov. 6
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEMOCRATS SHOW STRENGTH IN KEY STATES Democrats take full control of the[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin comments on FERC vacancies nominee, abandoned mine land Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee considered the nominations of James Danly to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior (DOI). Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy[Read More…]
NCWV counties broadband study completed; findings to be shared with commissions next week
By JoAnn Snoderly, The Exponent Telegram WHITE HALL, W.Va. — A broadband study covering six counties in North Central West Virginia is complete, and a meeting is scheduled for next week to brief county commissions on the results and opportunities. In 2018, the Region VI Planning and Development Council was[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU offers free oral healthcare for veterans on Nov. 8
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Dentistry has released the following media advisory: WHO: West Virginia University School of Dentistry and Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs WHAT: Free oral healthcare screenings and exams for veterans WHERE: WVU Dental student clinic, Health Sciences Center North WHEN: Friday (Nov. 8), 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Register today: Webinar on W.Va. Campaign Finance Reporting System set for Dec. 5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the news media across West Virginia are asked to “save-the-date” and register today for an upcoming webinar on the state’s Campaign Finance Reporting System. For information or to register for the webinar, contact WVPA’s Dalton Walker at [email protected], or call 304-342-1011. The West Virginia Secretary of[Read More…]
Mister Bee CEO Mary Anne Ketelsen unveils new “Salute Our Veterans” chip bag
W.Va. company will donate a portion of proceeds from every sale to USO PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mary Anne Ketelsen, majority owner and chief executive officer of Mister Bee Potato Chips, unveiled the design of a special new five-ounce potato chip bag saluting Veterans. Additionally, Ketelsen pledged to donate 10 percent[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead to be Chief Justice in 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Justice Tim Armstead will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia beginning January 1, 2020. At the Court’s last administrative conference, Justice Armstead was approved as Chief Justice by his colleagues on the Court. The Court also voted to return to the[Read More…]
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute first in U.S. to use deep brain stimulation to fight opioid addiction
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and WVU Medicine, today (Nov. 5) announced the launch of a first-in-the-U.S. clinical trial using deep brain stimulation for patients suffering from treatment-resistant opioid use disorder. Funded through a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the clinical trial[Read More…]
Education Alliance Summit in Charleston, W.Va., emphasizes flexibility, innovation
By Connor Griffith, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The importance and benefits of adapting West Virginia’s classroom settings to a valid 21st-century model were the key discussion points during the Education Alliance Summit on Oct. 30. Held in Charleston, the summit brought together state leaders in business and education for the[Read More…]
