By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Lawmakers in the West Virginia Senate passed three bills Tuesday requested by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. The Senate passed House Bill 2008, House Bill 2009 and House Bill 2013. Lawmakers approved strike-and-insert amendments for HB 2008 and HB 2009, and changes were[Read More…]
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Potomac Highlands May Receive New Center to Assist the Disabled
By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner “I am writing to formally submit this Letter of Intent to the West Virginia Health Care Authority (WVHCA) regarding our proposal to establish a new Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to become an IDD service provider.” Ladale Jackson of Liberty Community Programs WV LLC submitted[Read More…]
West Virginia health agency plans for federal cuts of $2.2 million in grants
The Morgan Messenger In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative agreements, the West Virginia Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DoHS) says they are taking proactive steps to “ensure the continuation of essential services to West Virginians.” The loss of[Read More…]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Registered Chauffeur badge
By William Jones, The Hinton News This week’s story is about something relatively common, “in its day” but very few people are aware of today. This is the 1931 “Registered Chauffeur State of West Virginia” badge. This small metal pin superseded a “driver’s license,” the physical card we have today. [Read More…]
AND THEN AGAIN……………………. by Tamara Pettit
Hometown News …………Politics is a rough game to play and it’s not only getting rougher, it’s getting personal. Sure, the rhetoric of the presidential election attracted a lot of voters to Trump. But when rhetoric turns into reality, it often hurts. Right now a lot of people are hurting and[Read More…]
UC’s Tradition of Excellence Continues as Senior Earns Coveted Herndon Fellowship
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Continuing a tradition of excellence in academics and community service, University of Charleston senior Kelton Boblits has had a front-row seat to West Virginia politics as a 2025 Judith A. Herndon Fellowship recipient. “It’s a big honor,” stated Boblits. “It means a good deal[Read More…]
CAMC Weight Loss Center Free Public Wellness Event — April 15
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The CAMC Weight Loss Center is hosting a Spring Fling: Addressing excess body weight and the path to health and wellness, a FREE community event to promote healthier lifestyles and support individuals on their weight loss journey. Tuesday, April 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Capito Celebrates Coal Industry at the White House with President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed Executive Orders to support the coal industry and unleash American energy. Senator Capito released the below statement following the event: “Not only does coal keep the lights on in America,[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association now hiring a full-time office manager and communications specialist
The West Virginia Press Association is now hiring! The West Virginia Press Association is looking for a full-time office manager and communications specialist to enhance newspaper services and promote the benefits of membership. This position will serve as a vital link between the Association, member newspapers and associate members. The[Read More…]
From Math Anxiety to Math Success: Small Steps at Home, Big Impact at School
By Cheryl Stahle, academic administrator, West Virginia Virtual Academy Math is a skill that builds over time, much like learning to read or ride a bike. For some, math may cause anxiety, but right now students across the country are making progress in their math skills. Though many are still[Read More…]
