West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive, proud sponsors of Bridge Day 2024, invite you to join them on Saturday, October 19, for an exciting day of celebration and entrepreneurship! As part of the 44th annual Bridge Day[Read More…]
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PEIA proposing increases on premiums, deductibles, co-pays, spousal surcharge
By Beth Sergent, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Potential Public Employees Insurance Agency plan changes for Fiscal Year 2026 are on the horizon. A recent draft of those possible changes has increases in premiums, deductibles, the spousal surcharge and co-pays. “The initial draft of the plan discussed by the Finance[Read More…]
Gee delivers final State of the University address
By Lauren Taylor, Savannah Jones and Samantha Smith, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University President E. Gordon Gee delivered his final State of the University address at the College of Law’s Fitzsimmons Event Hall Monday, addressing his challenges and accomplishments throughout his 10-year tenure at WVU. Gee acknowledged “Academic[Read More…]
Park to celebrate 165th anniversary of John Brown raid
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. —The anniversary of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry is fast approaching. It was on Oct. 16, 1859, that Brown, along with 21 like-minded individuals, launched an attack on the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry in what was then Virginia. Brown had[Read More…]
Editorial: ‘Woody’ Williams to represent W.Va.
The Intelligencer During last week’s special session of the West Virginia Legislature, lawmakers carved out time to honor someone important not only to the state, but to the country. They passed a resolution to place a statue of the late Hershel “Woody” Williams inside the U.S. Capitol. Williams, who died[Read More…]
Expanded parking along Endless Wall Trail in Fayette County to increase visitor safety ahead of Bridge Day
LANSING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice visited New River Gorge National Park & Preserve to celebrate continued growth and investment. Additionally, Gov. Justice announced that this year’s Bridge Day attendance is expected to reach record numbers. As West Virginia’s largest single-day festival, Bridge Day attracts thousands to the New River Gorge Bridge each[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Thomas Hospitals, WVU Cancer Institute to expand Bonnie’s Bus Mobile Mammography Program
What: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals will join members of the WVU Cancer Institute to announce the expansion of the Bonnie’s Bus mobile cancer screening program through the purchase of a new mobile mammography unit to serve southern West Virginia. When: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 1 p.m. Where: Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Ave.[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Jim Justice to sign SB-2020 at WVSOM on Oct. 18
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has issued the following media advisory: At 12:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice will visit the WVSOM campus to sign Senate Bill 2020 – WVSOM’s $13.6 million appropriation for deferred maintenance. Gov.[Read More…]
Part of the world’s longest pink scarf on display at the CAMC Cancer Center
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During October, the CAMC Cancer Center is proudly displaying a piece of the world’s longest pink scarf as a symbol of Breast Cancer awareness. The scarf began in 2010 when Oak Hill, WV resident, Terri Lynne Massey, lost her four-year battle with breast[Read More…]
Forty high schools across West Virginia recognized for their outstanding efforts to help students plan for college
Principals and counselors receive ‘Champion of College Access and Success’ Awards West Virginia Press Association ROANOKE, W.Va. – Principals, counselors, and staff from 40 high schools across West Virginia were recognized on Friday, October 11th, for their efforts to inform students of higher education opportunities after graduation. The “Champion of[Read More…]
