By Taylor Kennedy, HD Media PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — It’s been almost a year since David Price assumed the role of executive director of the WVSSAC, replacing Bernie Dolan, who held that position for nearly eight years. Price took over knowing challenges lay ahead while keeping an open mind about the[Read More…]
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Organizers gear up for festival celebrating local cryptid in downtown Grafton, West Virginia
By Nicki Skinner, The Mountain Statesman GRAFTON, W.Va. — Local lore and a Taylor County cryptid will be at the heart of a festival in downtown Grafton this weekend. The community is welcoming guests to the inaugural Grafton Monster Festival on Saturday and Sunday, a two-day event to learn about[Read More…]
Opinion: Keep kids safe with meaningful reforms to root problems
By Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse, R-Putnam The recent tragedy involving Kyneddi Miller in Boone County is a devastating event that should never have occurred. It is imperative to investigate what went wrong, address the failures and hold those responsible accountable. Unfortunately, the Governor, some legislators and state agencies are deflecting[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. House democratic legislators urge governor to act to protect children
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After the public mishandling of the circumstances surrounding the heartbreaking death of Kyneddi Miller, a fourteen-year-old found dead in her home emaciated to a skeletal state, House Democrats urge the Governor to include legislation to protect our state’s children on the next special session proclamation. Delegate Shawn[Read More…]
$700 million settlement reached against Johnson & Johnson, W.Va. to receive over $5.9 million
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As part of the[Read More…]
WV IJDC announces $40 million in funding for sewer and water projects around state
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $40 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on June 5. Details for the projects are listed below. Hancock County Public Service District (PSD)The council approved a $6.5 million[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Marshall University’s iconic fountain expected to be nominated to National Register of Historic Places (June 13)
West Virginia Archives and History Commission to meet at university on Thursday HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University’s Memorial Fountain, created in memory of the 75 individuals lost in the 1970 Marshall University plane crash and officially dedicated in 1972, is expected to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places[Read More…]
West Virginia has a severe shortage of direct care professionals: Here’s how you can help
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Help your community while earning money — that’s the opportunity that the West Virginia Pathways to Professional In-Home Care is offering. The West Virginia Department of Human Services has partnered with the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute to create a new training[Read More…]
New Almost Heaven swing unveiling at Chief Logan State Park lodge
West Virginia Press Association LOGAN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Hatfield-McCoy Convention & Visitors Bureau have announced a new Almost Heaven swing location nestled in the mountains of Logan County, West Virginia at Chief Logan State Park. “The Hatfield McCoy Convention & Visitors Bureau[Read More…]
Charleston chef Paul Smith wins prestigious James Beard culinary award
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As he thanked the audience Monday night for his James Beard award win, Charleston chef Paul Smith didn’t forget what got him there. “Two words,” he said to the crowd, “that have never been mentioned [at this awards ceremony] before: ‘West Virginia.’ Thank you to[Read More…]
