West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around the topic of the odorless and invisible[Read More…]
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West Virginia congressional delegation participates in election certification
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON (WV News) — West Virginia’s congressional representatives participated in certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., were present for the joint session of Congress Monday in the U.S. House[Read More…]
Avian influenza detected in flock in Pocahontas
By Taylor McKinnie, The Inter-Mountain MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of bird flu, or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), in a backyard flock of chickens in Pocahontas County. According to a press release from the WVDA, the diagnosis was made following a[Read More…]
Jefferson County Foundation hosts forum to discuss Mountain Pure Water Bottling Facility
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Foundation hosted a public forum concerning the Mountain Pure water bottling facility last Friday at Grace Episcopal Church in Middleway. The community gathered to learn more about the project, ask questions and learn about the next steps people are[Read More…]
Editorial: Needle programs need second look
The Intelligencer Whether it be willful ignorance or a genuine misunderstanding of the broad range of strategies necessary to tackle a dual public health crisis in Appalachia, elected officials and policymakers are handicapping efforts against one of the major dangers spawned by our region’s substance abuse epidemic. A KFF Health[Read More…]
Marshall football: Marshall sues Pitt for return football game
By Tim Stephens, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Play or pay. That’s the message Marshall University sent to the University of Pittsburgh regarding a football game Thundering Herd officials claim the Panthers owe MU. The Marshall Board of Governors filed a $1 million lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh Commonwealth[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Pack announces 18th annual ‘When I Grow Up’ statewide essay contest
Entries must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 28 to qualify CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack has announced the statewide 2025 SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest. The annual essay contest gives students the chance to win up to $5,000 in SMART529 savings for higher[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces $5 Million support for Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced a $5 million match to Charleston Area Medical Center to support the construction of the Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute (VHNI), a state-of-the-art facility aimed at addressing the growing need for specialized neurological care in West Virginia. “This investment is really[Read More…]
UC welcomes new Vice President of Communications and Marketing
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston announced today that C.J. Harvey has been selected as its next Vice President of Communications and Marketing following a national search. Harvey most recently served as Director of Communications for West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, where he oversaw statewide[Read More…]
Kessler: Former President simply ‘a good human being’
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Former West Virginia Sen. Jeff Kessler crossed paths with former President Jimmy Carter a few times over the decades, and each time he came away believing Carter to be “a good human being.” “A lot of people sell Bibles and profess to[Read More…]
