The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Tropical Storm Debby took a shot at reversing the area’s severe drought conditions late last week as she moved northward, dumping rain along the way. Parched ground absorbed some of the heavy rainfall over more than 24 hours of stormy weather, but couldn’t[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Lawmakers, community invited to honor lives touched by cancer (Aug. 26)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join a heartfelt event honoring the countless lives touched by cancer during the Lights of Hope display at the Capitol building courtyard. On Monday, August 26th, Lights of Hope bags will[Read More…]
West Virginia rolls out the country’s first digital vehicle titles
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia marks a significant milestone in its digital title journey with the nationwide rollout of the country’s first Digital Vehicle Title program. Setting a new standard in electronic titling systems, West Virginia’s Digital Title is not only digital but also fully transactable, marking[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health announces success in whole blood program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services has announced a major milestone in statewide efforts to advance emergency medical care. Under Governor Jim Justice’s leadership, West Virginia is leading the nation by becoming the first state to implement comprehensive statewide[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $1 million for robotics engineering major at WVU
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $1,000,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the creation of a new bachelor’s degree program in Robotics Engineering at West Virginia University (WVU), contribute to robotics[Read More…]
WVU experts discuss artificial intelligence at recent WV Press Association convention
The media must “call-out” AI-generated news content and “use good journalism” to reverse AI-manipulated information By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From advanced facial recognition systems to the content we see when browsing the internet, AI has taken over, according to[Read More…]
Wheeling Power, Appalachian Power questioned on rate increase proposal at WVPSC hearings
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys representing environmental and consumer advocacy groups questioned Monday the decision making by subsidiaries of Columbus-based American Electric Power regarding its coal supplies while the companies are seeking a cost recovery for its expenses. Meanwhile, the companies are seeking a[Read More…]
‘IF WE SAVE ONE CHILD, IT’S WELL WORTH IT’’
‘If we save one child’: St. Albans unveils ‘baby box’ funded by community By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — The St. Albans Fire Department unveiled its new “baby box” Monday afternoon. The box — which provides a safe, anonymous way for parents to give up newborns —[Read More…]
Bluefield Coal Symposium gets underway in Mercer County
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. – A coal symposium focusing on the industry’s local, national and international future opened its doors Monday to the people wanting to learn more about the technology and trends making up that future. The Bluefield Coal Symposium, featuring the theme Using U.S. Coal[Read More…]
Editorial: WV PATH: Streamlined access will help parents
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Regardless of headline-grabbing tragedies, lawsuits and bureaucratic identity crises, no one would argue West Virginians don’t care about ALL our children and want the best for them. So, while there is a great deal of work to do, it is encouraging to hear from the[Read More…]
