By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s governor signed a bill Friday which allocates more than $80 million to the state’s higher education system to strengthen West Virginia’s financial aid programs this year and support colleges and universities. “Today I’m holding a ceremonial bill signing of[Read More…]
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Boreman statue arrives at West Virginia Independence Hall
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The latest resident at West Virginia Independence Hall glided into his final resting spot Friday morning. The statue of Arthur I. Boreman, the first governor of West Virginia, was installed on the Independence Hall lawn. It nearly brings to an end the[Read More…]
West Virginia ranks 44th in overall child well-being but makes strides in health metrics in 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book
50-State data show academic outcomes, absence are linked to poverty, trauma: West Virginia policymakers must prioritize education and mental health supports to promote kids’ future success CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia improved its children’s health ranking compared with recent years, coming in at 35th among the states according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT®[Read More…]
Juneteenth 2024 declared as State holiday in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On June 7, Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth 2024 as a State holiday in West Virginia. Juneteenth, which is recognized on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The Juneteenth State holiday this year will[Read More…]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month; Alzheimer’s Association offers tips for brain health and building healthy habits
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, there are nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s dementia, including 38,100 in West Virginia. The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging West Virginians to think about their brain health and the benefits of building healthy brain[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin joins bicameral effort to ensure level playing field for workers in U.S. solar industry
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) has joined his colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) Chairman David Johanson and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, calling for a thorough investigation into Chinese companies with facilities in Cambodia, Malaysia,[Read More…]
West Virginia Restorative Justice Summit 2024 in Buckhannon to feature art exhibits, keynote, exhibitors and over 30 break out sessions
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Restorative Justice Project has announced the upcoming West Virginia Restorative Justice Summit, scheduled for June 14-15, 2024, at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon. This event will bring together diverse voices working to understand the challenges of persons interacting with education, legal, and other institutions[Read More…]
West Virginia officials give briefing on probe into handling of Boone County teen’s death
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials representing child welfare, education, and law enforcement in West Virginia addressed questions from the press regarding the state’s involvement — or lack of involvement — with a 14-year-old girl who died in April. Brian Abraham, chief of[Read More…]
Sizzling culinary program helps inmates find peace, purpose and hope for a future
By Maria Young, HD Media WEST COLUMBIA, W.Va. — If you want to give your comedic talents a boost, try asking a group of folks at a state corrections facility which is better, the food prepared by the inmates in the culinary arts training program, or the stuff served in the[Read More…]
Statement from Senate President Craig Blair on the June 6 press conference relating to Boone County investigation
West Virginia Press Association “We’d like to thank the Governor’s Office, Department of Human Services Secretary Cynthia Persily, State Superintendent Michele Blatt, and Maj. Jim Mitchell from the West Virginia State Police for their efforts today to update the public and the media about this heartbreaking situation that occurred in[Read More…]