West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS), on Dec. 5, announced a 7.8 percent increase in total student enrollment for the 2024 fall semester, marking a significant achievement for the state’s nine public community and technical colleges. With nearly 18,000 students[Read More…]
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Unlimited Future, Inc. receives $261,170 grant to expand NeighborFood ecosystem and strengthen community impact
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Unlimited Future, Inc. (UFI) proudly announces its receipt of a $261,170 grant from the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington. This transformative two-year grant empowers UFI to expand and enhance the NeighborFood Ecosystem, a pioneering program dedicated to improving food security, workforce development, and community health in Huntington,[Read More…]
WVSOM seeks toys for children affected by Hurricane Helene
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is asking members of the public to help bring joy to children whose families were victims of the recent hurricane and flooding in North Carolina and Tennessee. With[Read More…]
Update: WV Christmas tree falls over; schools delay, close as wind, cold persist
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About 12 hours after Gov. Jim Justice held a tree lighting ceremony, the West Virginia Christmas tree fell over early Thursday morning at the state Capitol. Several of the large ornaments on the tree were smashed on impact. There is no official word yet on[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice expresses support for Trump’s Department of Defense nom
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon. Even as media reports indicated Trump was considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Justice said he hopes the former Fox News contributor[Read More…]
Beckley mansion being demolished following fire
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Beckley home of a former West Virginia governor, which was set aflame in October, is being torn down. Raleigh County Engineer Detlef Ulfers said crews began their demolition of the partly burned-down structure on Tuesday. The vacant home, referred[Read More…]
Jim Hershman honored for 40-plus years of service to Town of Rivesville
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian RIVESVILLE — It all started for want of a baseball field. In 1981, Jim Hershman decided to run for Rivesville Town Council. A ballfield bloc had formed, with the intent of winning office so they could build a little league field. However, the pro-baseball[Read More…]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Pendleton County Christmas on the White House Lawn
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — The nation’s capitol cannot seem to get enough of Pendleton County. Last year, the United States Capitol Christmas Tree made a visit to Seneca Rocks. This year, West Virginia’s entry for the state tree on the White House lawn will feature[Read More…]
Charleston attorneys, firm named to Best Lawyers lists
Tony O’Dell and William Tiano selected by their peers for prestigious annual honors. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Tony O’Dell and William Tiano, personal injury attorneys and founders of Charleston-based law firm Tiano O’Dell PLLC, have been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers in America 2025 list. Tiano O’Dell was also named[Read More…]
USDA announces over $3 million in new projects to increase economic opportunities through Rural Partners Network
Funding will support small businesses, infrastructure and health care in underserved rural West Virginia communities MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced a new round of investments totaling more than $3.3 million to support local economic development plans and projects in Rural[Read More…]