Schools, businesses engaged in K-12 partnerships across the state encouraged to apply West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the goal of recognizing impactful school-business partnerships that are giving West Virginia K-12 students a leg up in academic success and career preparation, the Education Alliance, in partnership with Hope[Read More…]
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Live updates: 1 confirmed dead in flooding, Morrisey asks for Disaster Declaration
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Heavy rains that soaked the Mountain State since Saturday morning caused high water issues across the region, with the most significant flooding occurring in Southern West Virginia. 1 confirmed dead, Disaster Declaration requested At a news conference Monday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey confirmed one fatality due[Read More…]
High Wind Damage
Uprooted trees lead to power outage By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — High winds in Randolph County — which were recorded at 74 mph at one point Sunday afternoon — uprooted trees and destroyed a brick dugout structure at Elkins High School before ushering in yet another winter[Read More…]
Subcommittee bills tackle religious, political roadblocks to fostering West Virginia children
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers want to see the pool of available families willing to foster children increase, but some believe hindrances — such as concerns over vaccines or having certain political beliefs foisted upon them — need removed. The House Human[Read More…]
West Virginia health care industry faces ‘persistent workforce challenges,’ says Hospital Association president
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The state’s health care industry is grappling with “persistent workforce challenges,” according to Jim Kaufman, president and CEO of the West Virginia Hospital Association. While nursing shortages often make headlines, Kaufman told the West Virginia Senate Workforce Committee on[Read More…]
Highmark Foundation to award up to $500,000 in grants to support K-12 school health initiatives
Grant application for eligible W.Va. and Pa. schools available now until April 15 West Virginia Press Association Pittsburgh, Pa. – The Highmark Foundation continues its commitment to K-12 schools in Pennsylvania and West Virginia with the announcement of its 2025-2026 School Grants Program. Over the past 13 years, this program[Read More…]
WV Coal Association commends energy secretary Chris Wright’s advocacy for coal-fired power plants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Coal Association (WVCA) applauds U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright for his recent statements emphasizing the importance of maintaining coal-fired power plants across the United States. In a time when energy policy is increasingly scrutinized, Secretary Wright’s commitment to halting the closure of additional[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey requests Major Disaster Declaration
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Feb. 17, Governor Patrick Morrisey formally requested a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of West Virginia. “After traveling to southern West Virginia to meet with local officials and assess the damage firsthand, I have asked President Donald Trump for a Major[Read More…]
Sec. of State Warner provides speech for DAR/SAR cemetery dedication in Beckley on Feb. 17
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner provided the keynote address for a special dedication that took place on Monday in Beckley, WV. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) hosted a dedication ceremony at the Veteran’s Section of the[Read More…]
Pssst, heard the latest: Longtime WV sports writer Chuck Landon announces retirement
By Tim Stephens, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Chuck Landon covered Heisman Trophy candidates, major bowl games and interviewed the biggest stars in sports. Some of his most cherished days, though, were spent as a college student writing for the Parthenon, Marshall University’s newspaper. “It might be when I was[Read More…]
