West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Parkways Authority estimates 555,000 total transactions will take place on the West Virginia Turnpike during the Memorial Day holiday weekend between Thursday, May 23, 2024, to Monday May 27, 2024. Friday May 24, 2024, is predicted to be the busiest day on[Read More…]
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West Virginia WIC cash value benefit for fresh produce expands to include farmers markets
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia WIC program’s monthly cash value benefits for the purchase of fresh produce will be accepted at authorized farmers markets starting on June 1, 2024. “The WIC Farm Market Direct mobile payment system has many benefits for both WV WIC participants and local farmers,” said Heidi Staats,[Read More…]
West Virginia House passes Health, Human Services funding to end special session
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following a bit of procedural maneuvering, the members of the West Virginia House of Delegates managed to pass a bill Tuesday allocating nearly $200 million to fund the state’s Health and Human Services departments next fiscal year. The action marked the[Read More…]
Oversight Committee on Regional Jails hears updates on staffing, medication-assisted treatment options for inmates
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Tuesday, heard a presentation regarding medication-assisted treatment and behavioral interventions in prisons, and their effects on reducing recidivism. Joining the meeting via Microsoft Teams to deliver the presentation was[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education, First Lady and United Way Recognize Ball Toyota Scholars
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) joined the Office of First Lady Cathy Justice and the United Way to honor Ball Toyota Family Scholars during a luncheon ceremony earlier today. The scholars are a part of the Communities In Schools (CIS) program, and they will receive four-year[Read More…]
‘Austin’s Playroom’ announced for WVU Medicine Children Outpatient Center in Wheeling
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Hospital visits can be stressful events, especially for children. WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital wants to alleviate some of that stress for patients and their families when the upcoming WVU Medicine Children’s Outpatient Center opens its doors. The Mario Lemieux Foundation will help[Read More…]
Authors announced for 2024 West Virginia Book Festival
By Hannah Heiskell, The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A popular event for Charleston-area bookworms is back on the schedule for this fall. The 21st West Virginia Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. A handful of bestselling national authors will give presentations[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer announces Student First Technologies selected as new Hope Scholarship customer service manager
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced his Office has selected Student First Technologies to serve as the new Hope Scholarship program manager, which partners with the Office and Board to provide services to the[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $32.2 million from Appalachian Regional Commission to expand broadband access across West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $32,235,629 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the West Virginia Department of Economic Development. This funding is made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)[Read More…]
Opinion: Senator Capito: Continue fighting for female college athletes
By West Virginia State Senator Amy Grady The 2023-2024 year in college athletics was one that placed women’s sports squarely in the spotlight. It was a year of pioneering achievements and record-breaking performances unlike any in recent memory. Fans were captivated by Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark, who broke the all-time[Read More…]
