West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and the WV One Stop Business Center are celebrating more than 13,500 new business registrations in 2024. According to the WV Secretary of State’s Business Statistics Database, 2024 was a particularly exciting year, with several industries experiencing significant new business[Read More…]
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Coplin Health Systems names Scott Price as Chief Pharmacy Officer
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health System has announced the promotion of Pharmacy Director Scott Price, PharmD, to Chief Pharmacy Officer. “I am excited to expand my leadership role in the organization, while also maintaining the ability to work in the pharmacy and to connect with our[Read More…]
NRGRDA NRG Working Group funds 10 technical assistance infrastructure projects
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced 10 awardees of its NRG Working Group Technical Assistance Fund totaling more than $490,000. Jina Belcher, Executive Director of NRGRDA, said federal funding through a Congressionally Directed Spending request allowed the New River Gorge[Read More…]
Oral arguments regarding local opioid litigation to be heard by WV Supreme Court
By Destiney Dingess, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The City of Huntington and Cabell County will have another day in court regarding an opioid litigation case that was filed in 2017 against three major U.S. drug distributors accused of causing a health crisis in the area. Oral arguments on the[Read More…]
What to look for during the 2025 legislative session
By Kylie Tuttle, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s legislative session begins on Feb. 12, and various bills that may affect the University will see the West Virginia State Capitol’s floor. Travis Mollohan, associate vice president for Government Relations and Collaboration, said the University is watching out for[Read More…]
Coal shipments on CSX aimed more at export markets
By Jim Ross, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For the first time ever, CSX moved more coal for export markets last year than it did for domestic markets. And things don’t look to get better this year, CSX executives said on their quarterly conference call Thursday evening. “Export coal decreased[Read More…]
Debate over Mingo County PSD management sparks calls for change
By Heather Wolford, Mingo Messenger WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — During the Mingo County Commission meeting on Jan. 21, tensions ran high as discussions about the management of the Mingo County Public Service District (PSD) took center stage. The agenda included deliberations on appointing two new board members and potential rate increases.[Read More…]
Dr. Sherri Young steps down as health secretary, leaves lasting impact on West Virginia’s public health
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her dedicated staff for their tireless work in advancing public health throughout the state.[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack kicks off 18th annual SMART529 ‘When I Grow Up’ essay contest in Charleston
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack visited Holz Elementary School in Charleston Friday, January 24 to launch the statewide SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest. “As a parent and a grandparent, I know how important it is to invest in our[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health, Department of Homeland Security offer support to restore water service in Mingo County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 customers across Mingo County are without water due to significant operational issues affecting local water systems. The disruptions began following complications at the Mingo Public Service District’s (PSD) sediment basin and worsened due to the effects from[Read More…]
