West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack plans to propose to the state Legislature a constitutional amendment that would prevent any individual serving in the office of Secretary of State, Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General for more than three consecutive terms. “Establishing term[Read More…]
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Start seeds indoors to get a jump on spring
By Lisa Schauer, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access[Read More…]
Old Gap Mills Country Store: Fully Stocked With Family, Community and Tradition
By Cynthia Mattison, The Hinton News GAP MILLS W.Va. (Hinton News) – Tucked away in the quaint town of Gap Mills, visitors will find a storefront that exudes nostalgia. The Old Gap Mills Country Store is not your typical retail experience with all of the hustle and bustle. Instead, life[Read More…]
Students win Charleston Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A team of middle school Mathletes® from John Adams Middle School in Charleston took top honors at the Charleston Chapter MATHCOUNTS® Competition held at the University of Charleston on February 8, 2025. The top individual was Shrija Malkaram, an eighth grader from John Adams Middle School. In addition[Read More…]
WVU’s Fred King discusses importance of R1 Land Grant University funding at West Virginia Press Association ‘Legislative Lookahead’
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fred King, vice president of research at West Virginia University, spoke before members of the media during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead on Friday, where he discussed the importance of research funding for the university, and said[Read More…]
Morrisey poised to push Legislature for cuts amid long-term budget squeeze
By Mike Tony, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two numbers will loom over the West Virginia legislative session that resumes Wednesday: 37 and 47. New Gov. Patrick Morrisey is West Virginia’s 37th governor. West Virginia ranked 47th nationally in economic well-being in a 2024 assessment of state trends in child[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack to propose divestment of Chinese-owned companies in West Virginia investment boards
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as the Chairman of the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments, plans to recommend the Board discuss and approve a policy that would divest funds from Chinese-owned companies. The Board of Treasury Investments (BTI) manages more than $10.5[Read More…]
David Bridgeman named WVDA’s 2025 Bridgeman Distinguished Dentist
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. David F. Bridgeman of New Martinsville has been honored with the prestigious Dr. Robert B. Bridgeman Distinguished Dentist Award at the 2025 West Virginia Dental Association’s Winter Meeting held at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. Dr. Bridgeman, a 1973 graduate of Magnolia[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association 2025 Winter Symposium Feb. 11 in Charleston offers design and development insights
80-page full color landscape plants for West Virginia publication to be unveiled West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media are welcome to cover the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) annual Winter Symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. February 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown[Read More…]
Andy Davis of NRGRDA joins New River Conservancy’s Board of Directors
Balancing nature with commerce in America’s newest National Park and Preserve West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — Andy Davis, Director of Strategic Redevelopment at the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), recently joined the board of directors of the New River Conservancy and attended his first board meeting[Read More…]