West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the appointment of Kim Ricketts as Special Consultant to the DoHS Cabinet Secretary for the Bureau for Social Services (BSS). Ricketts replaces former BSS Commissioner Jeff Pack who was recently appointed as Commissioner of the[Read More…]
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New River CTC announces free upcoming six-week CNA class in Bluefield
West Virginia Press Association BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – New River Community and Technical College has announced the offering of a six-week Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class at their Bluefield location. This class is designed to prepare students to take their certification exam, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge needed[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing again ranks as top RN program in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing has been named as the 2024 Best RN Program in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org. This marks the second year in a row for the recognition. “The WVU School of Nursing prides itself on academic excellence and this ranking highlights the outstanding work[Read More…]
WVDA to honor six “Women in Agriculture” at the State Fair of West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Each year, the WVDA honors outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry, whether it be on the farm, in the classroom, in the lab or through outreach. The six recipients of the 2024 West Virginia Woman in Agriculture Award are[Read More…]
Candidates, political leaders react to Walz selection for vice presidential running mate
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president in November, received praise from a former West Virginia Democratic leader and current Democratic candidates in the state for selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential[Read More…]
Local police departments celebrate National Night Out
By Logan Cottrell, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Tuesday evening was full of laughs and good times as Clarksburg and Bridgeport hosted National Night Out events to strengthen ties between police and the communities they serve. “I think National Night Out is a great thing,” said Clarksburg Police Chief[Read More…]
Editorial: With start of school near, drivers needed
The Intelligencer Local and state education officials express concern regularly about the shortage of qualified and certified teachers in West Virginia’s public schools. But there is another insufficiency, and in a critical way, it is much more worrisome for families as to whether students make it to school on a[Read More…]
West Virginia Office of Broadband urges state organizations to apply for the Digital Equity Competitive grant program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Office of Broadband, a division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), urges West Virginia organizations to apply for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently launched the $1.25 billion[Read More…]
NRGRDA summer intern addressing policy and project priorities
Adam Ashley of the University of Virginia Getting Real-World Experience West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Adam Ashley, a recent graduate of the University of Virginia (UVA) with a degree in Government and American Politics, has been spending his summer internship researching key policy and project priorities of the[Read More…]
Farm-to-table dinners are back at West Virginia State Parks
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks farm-to-table dinner series is back for another year of flavorful fun. These farm-to-table dinners are the best way to experience the best of locally sourced food, including farm-fresh produce and regionally-crafted beverages in a stunning state park setting.[Read More…]
