West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In February, West Virginia’s revenue collections of $354.9 million exceeded projections by $33.7 million. These results were primarily due to higher severance tax collections associated with cold weather-related natural gas prices and income tax refunds trailing projections. “As we continue to address West[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Pierpont signs articulation for veterinary technology programs
When: Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.Where: Vet Tech Building, Clarksburg Campus (501 W. Main St., Clarksburg, WV)Who: Pierpont Community & Technical College, Steel Center for Career and Technical Education, andForbes Road Career and Technical CenterWhat: Pierpont Community & Technical College is holding an articulation agreement signing for its[Read More…]
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area AmeriCorps members support local organizations
West Virginia Press Association ELKINS, W.Va. — AmeriCorps members serving with the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area (AFNHA) recently presented a donation to the Augusta Heritage Center to support their scholarship fund. AmeriCorps members raised funds for this project by organizing a square dance that was held at Big Timber[Read More…]
Online access to West Virginia circuit court records coming March 10
By Evan Bevins, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Circuit court records in all 55 West Virginia counties will be available to search and access online beginning March 10. The state Supreme Court of Appeals announced this week that the West Virginia Public Access Search System, or WVPASS,[Read More…]
Female entrepreneurs in West Virginia struggle with funding and resources, but keep winning
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Female entrepreneurship is growing across the country, but West Virginia continues to lag behind. Advocates for female entrepreneurs are working to close the gap by expanding access to resources, strengthening professional networks, providing training and increasing opportunities for investment[Read More…]
COLUMN: The time has come
By Katie Long McDowell, managing editor, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — This past September, I wrote a column to serve as a tentative goodbye, should my time at The Dominion Post be coming to an end. As it turned out, that farewell was unwarranted. Today, my friends, it’s for[Read More…]
Madison native Holstein competes in international contest
By Cameron Maynard, Coal Valley News MADISON, W.Va. — Madison native John Holstein recently competed in the CQ World Wide SSB DX Contest, which is the largest amateur radio contest in the world. He placed first in West Virginia while placing third in the United States and 17th worldwide in[Read More…]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion protest draws large crowd
By Wade Sullivan, The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In response to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s recent executive orders to slash diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state, a large crowd of Marshall University students protested on campus on Thursday, Feb. 27. Many students there said they are directly[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey announces Justice Assistance Grant recipients
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that he has awarded $1,075,792.00 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds to forty (40) projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist state agencies, local units of government, and private non-profit agencies in carrying out specific[Read More…]
Mister Bee Potato Chips continues offering snacks reflecting West Virginia flavors and icons
Mothman Style Mysterious Spice Blend Chips are in stores now West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Mary Anne Ketelsen, co-owner of Mister Bee Potato Chips, in honor of the legend of the Mothman and popular Festival in Point Pleasant, has unveiled a “Mothman Style Mysterious Spice Blend Chip.” The[Read More…]
