By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Students in Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications are organizing a 24-hour broadcast for Election Day on Nov. 5 with other students from across the country. The first hour of the broadcast will be anchored by two[Read More…]
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GameChanger is making a difference
West Virginia Press Association Battling drug abuse among our state’s youth requires a team effort to be successful and no organization is proving that axiom better than GameChanger. GameChanger is a student-powered substance misuse prevention movement connecting West Virginia students and the educators who care about them to build school[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia elections are the best run in America
By Diana Cromley, president of WVACo, the WV Association of Counties I’m a West Virginia County Clerk, the County Clerk from Mason County, to be exact. For 31 years, I along with my staff have coordinated the free and fair elections in Mason County, all races from President on down to[Read More…]
Check your cabinets: Unwanted, expired prescriptions can be safely disposed of Saturday
By Antoinette Smith for The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Locations throughout West Virginia will take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 26 to help residents safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. The bi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was started by the DEA in 2010[Read More…]
West Virginia needs ‘full-time’ U.S. Senator, Elliott says during Wheeling event
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Glenn Elliott said there are “clear contrasts” between him and his opponent, Republican and current West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. One of them is that if elected he plans to work at the Senate full-time, while he said[Read More…]
Editorial: Voting matters
State, local races are on the ballot The Inter-Mountain Nearly all of the attention during this election season has been focused on which party will control the White House and Congress for the next few years. Will Donald Trump return to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., or will current Vice President Kamala[Read More…]
Inaugural “Women in Energy” breakfast to be held at West Virginia Energy Summit
First annual “West Virginia Women in Energy ‘Woman of the Year’” award will be given to U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) has announced that the inaugural “Women in Energy” breakfast roundtable will be held during the annual Governor’s[Read More…]
Hunters Helping the Hungry program seeking donations
Hunters have donated more than 1 million pounds of nutritious venison over program’s 33 years West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting underway, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is encouraging hunters to donate to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which helps feed individuals and families[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State reports significant turnout for first day of in-person early voting
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The first day of in-person early voting for the 2024 West Virginia General Election appears to be the highest it’s been in the last several elections according to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wednesday was the first day that all 55 counties held in-person[Read More…]
Spine-tingling statewide Paranormal Trail makes the perfect Halloween adventure
Visitors encouraged to explore West Virginia spooky spots for exclusive prizes CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With Halloween just one week away, the West Virginia Department of Tourism welcomes visitors to explore the new, statewide Paranormal Trail, an activity designed to help thrill-seekers discover 18 of the state’s most mysterious sites. The trail[Read More…]