West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a thorough executive search, West Virginia Rivers Coalition (WV Rivers) has announced Ms. Jennie Smith of Morgantown has been selected as the new Executive Director. Ms. Smith previously served as President and CEO of Philanthropy WV, earned a MBA from the University[Read More…]
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Weirton tinplate mill to be repurposed into electrical transformer plant, officials say 600 jobs will return to the area
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report WEIRTON, W.Va. – Steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., on Monday, announced that it will repurpose its Weirton-area Half Moon Industrial Complex to serve as a new electrical distribution transformer production plant. The complex has been dormant in recent months following the company’s shift away from[Read More…]
While runway extension plan is on hold, other Yeager Airport construction plans continue
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s plan to extend its runway might be on hold, but an abundance of other construction projects are either planned or ready to get underway, CRW officials said during a news media tour of the Charleston airport Monday.[Read More…]
West Virginia Delegates will support Harris at convention
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Vice President Kamala Harris continues to gather support from Democratic lawmakers, donors and convention delegates in her quest to earn the presidential nomination after President Joe Biden’s decision not to run again. Among those in her corner will be the[Read More…]
Sales tax holiday to sweep across West Virginia
By Logan Cottrell, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The end of summer is near, and that means back-to-school shopping is on the horizon. The West Virginia Tax Division’s annual tax exemption on clothing and other forms of school supplies will be held Aug. 2-5. “Some families have been able[Read More…]
WVU BOG elects new officers
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Pill is a Morgantown native and founding member[Read More…]
Capital region leads nation’s ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index® ranking
Health of Americans dips due to mental health, physical well-being and lack of sleep West Virginia Press Association INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Arlington, Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington, are the top cities in the 17th annual ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports[Read More…]
Opinion: Importance of West Virginia Donor Day
By Del. Amy Summers West Virginia Donor Day is August 1. This is the fifth year Donate Life West Virginia (DLWV) and CORE (Center for Organ Recovery & Education) has united to bring about awareness of the importance of organ donation and transplantation. The date, 8/1, highlights the power of[Read More…]
New River Community and Technical College, University of Charleston foster seamless educational pathways with 2+2 articulation agreement
West Virginia Press Association BEAVER, W.Va. – New River Community and Technical College and the University of Charleston (UC) have announced the establishment of a comprehensive 2+2 articulation agreement, opening doors for students to embark on a seamless educational journey from associate to bachelor’s degree. This agreement allows New River[Read More…]
23 W.Va. companies honored for their export success
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twenty-three West Virginia companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year were recognized by state officials in a ceremony on July 22. Eight of these companies were first-time winners. During the event, each business received the[Read More…]
