West Virginia Press Association BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon will offer a free training for nonprofit organizations titled “Nonprofit Governance: Developing and Sustaining an Effective Board” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Greek Alumni Room, located at 59 College Ave. in[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services to Host Pediatric EMS Symposium
West Virginia Press Association WHAT: The West Virginia EMS for Children Pediatric Symposium MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2:30 PM WHERE: The Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce the West Virginia EMS[Read More…]
Pumpkin House prepares to welcome volunteers, visitors
By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch KENOVA, W.Va. — About 1,500 pumpkins were delivered to the Pumpkin House on Monday, marking the start of its annual autumn transformation. The rest of the gourds will arrive over the next two weeks. Volunteers are welcome to come Oct. 19-25 to scoop and carve[Read More…]
WOWK cancels debate for W.Va. governor candidates
By Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va — The major candidates for governor of West Virginia remain supportive of a debate despite one venue canceling. Democrat Steve Williams said in a release Tuesday morning he was disappointed “after learning that the much-anticipated gubernatorial debate scheduled for Oct.[Read More…]
State Sen. Michael Maroney pleads not guilty to DUI charge
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer MCMECHEN, W.Va. — State Sen. Michael Maroney was allegedly driving erratically near Center McMechen Elementary during pickup time Monday before he was arrested on a DUI charge, according to a criminal complaint filed in Marshall County Magistrate Court. Maroney pleaded not guilty Monday night to[Read More…]
Local attorney speaks out against outside legal counsel in UMWA matter
By Dylan Vidovich, The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — Local attorney Joe Spradling, who was defeated earlier this year in another bid for Logan County Prosecuting Attorney, confronted the Logan County Commission Monday evening over their recent decision to hire outside legal counsel to deal with matters involving the United[Read More…]
West Virginia Public Broadcasting sets premiere for radio drama “The Last Train to Glen Alum”
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) has announced an original audio drama production “The Last Train to Glen Alum.” Experience the golden age of radio while learning about the 1914 Glen Alum mine payroll robbery, murder and chase through the hills of Mingo County.[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Join The Grant County Bank for Customer Appreciation Day at Riverton Branch
West Virginia Press Association What:As part of its 122nd-anniversary celebrations, The Grant County Bank is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day at the Riverton branch. Guests will be treated to complimentary food and beverages. Who:Hosted by Grant County Bank, open to all community members, customers, local officials, business leaders, and more.[Read More…]
Apple Butter Festival celebrates 49 years and returns with new attractions in Berkeley Springs
West Virginia Press Association BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — One of the largest and longest running fall festivals in West Virginia, the 49th annual Apple Butter Festival in historic Berkeley Springs, returns Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13, 2024, and is a family tradition for tens of thousands of folks[Read More…]
West Virginia and Kentucky partner to tackle food insecurity in border counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) have established a cross-border cooperative agreement to aid food-insecure residents in Mingo County, WV, and select parts of Pike County, KY. This first-of-its-kind initiative will enable residents in these counties[Read More…]