West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) received a report on West Virginia’s annual assessment data during its recent meeting in Charleston. The 2024 state summative assessment results including the West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA) for grades 3-8, the SAT School Day for[Read More…]
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Charleston Area Medical Center cardiologists first in W.Va. to perform TriClip™ surgery
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Joseph Choo, MD and Richard Han, MD, along with the CAMC cardiac imaging team, performed the first tricuspid valve repair in West Virginia, Aug. 9, using the minimally invasive technique, TriClip™ transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system. The tricuspid valve is one of four valves[Read More…]
“The Place I Belong” Bourbon: The Final Piece of the 1863 Collection
Completes the first series celebrating West Virginia MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Country Roads Trust, the Name, Image and Likeness leader for West Virginia University student-athletes, in partnership with Swilled Dog, a West Virginia distillery, has announced the release of “1863 The Place I Belong” Bourbon. This marks the final chapter in[Read More…]
Adam Wolfe named as circuit judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Adam Wolfe to the 12th Family Circuit Court, serving Mercer and McDowell Counties. Wolfe won the election for the same seat and will begin his full term in 2025. A resident of Princeton, Wolfe earned his Bachelor’s of[Read More…]
Senate President Craig Blair issues statement regarding arrest of Sen. Mike Maroney
West Virginia Press Association Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney. The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him appropriate time to dedicate[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: Classroom cell phone bans could have ‘real, real benefits’ for West Virginia, but believes its a local school board decision
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Banning cellphones and other electronic devices in West Virginia’s classrooms could have some “real, real benefits,” said Gov. Jim Justice Tuesday. The governor, when asked about a device ban that was recently enacted by the Ohio County Board of Education, said[Read More…]
State Sen. Michael Maroney arrested on disorderly conduct, indecent exposure charges
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer GLEN DALE, W.Va. — State Sen. Dr. Michael Maroney was arrested Tuesday evening on a pair of misdemeanor charges – disorderly conduct and indecent exposure – following an alleged incident at a Glen Dale gaming establishment. Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro said Tuesday night that[Read More…]
Capito on Corridor H
Senator highlights construction’s challenges By Taylor McKinnie, The Inter-Mountain PARSONS, W.Va. – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited Parsons Tuesday after taking a tour of the Kerens to Parsons section of Corridor H, both speaking optimistically about the project. Capito brought Bhatt to Tucker[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, announced the launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest. The initiative aims to recognize and celebrate elementary schools across the[Read More…]
NWS confirms tornado touched down in Hedgesville
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A tornado touched down last Thursday night as remnants of Tropical Storm Debby hit the Eastern Panhandle, according to a new report from the National Weather Service. Data from the National Weather Service indicated the tornado touched down in Hedgesville. It first[Read More…]
