West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 3rd annual West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture Pitch Competition takes place Saturday, March 15, noon-4 p.m., at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, in Ripley. Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt urges the agriculture and business communities to come cheer[Read More…]
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Attorney General McCuskey leads multistate coalition to protect small businesses
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 26 states in supporting a challenge to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which harms small businesses and is a holdover of Biden-era efforts to exert federal authority over areas of traditional state control. The[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito issues statement on Commerce Secretary announcement on BEAD funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the below statement following Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s statement that the department will be pausing and reviewing the BEAD program. The purpose of the pause is to make it more efficient and easier to[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey participates in Read Across America Week
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On March 5, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined West Teays Elementary and Chesapeake Elementary classrooms to support the national literacy initiative, Read Across America Week. “A strong foundation in early literacy is key to success in life, said Governor Morrisey. “A student with a strong[Read More…]
WVU’s land-grant mission: Advance innovation and economic prosperity
By Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president, West Virginia University In 1862, amid a devastating Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, creating land-grant education and fueling the future growth of our republic. Land-grant education grew from the radical new idea of opening higher education to the masses and[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate Minority Leader Alleges Pressure by Morrisey’s Office To Block Democratic Amendments
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The leader of the two-member Democratic caucus in the 34-member West Virginia Senate alleged Tuesday that Republicans in the majority are succumbing to pressure from officials in Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s administration to not allow amendments to the governor’s bills. State[Read More…]
West Virginia Construction + Design EXPO
March 26-27 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 46th annual West Virginia Construction & Design EXPO will take place on March 26-27, 2025, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. This premier event is expected to attract nearly 4,000 attendees and feature close to 300[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association welcomes physician assistant
West Virginia Press Association PHILIPPI, W.Va – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) is pleased to welcome Kaitlin Jones, PA-C, as the newest physician assistant at Barbour Quick Care. A dedicated healthcare professional with deep roots in the community, Kaitlin brings a passion for patient-centered care and a commitment to serving[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack announces opening of Hope Scholarship 2025-2026 application period for new students
Families must apply by June 15 to receive 100% full-year award amount of $5,267.38 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, has announced applications for new students to apply for the Hope Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year,[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing to host March 12 virtual open house for BSN program
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing is hosting a spring 2025 Virtual Open House for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. EST. This event will feature information for our nationally ranked BSN program, which is offered on the Morgantown, Beckley,[Read More…]
