Lt. General Robert J. Skinner, JFHQ-DoDIN, to serve as special guest speaker West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Officials with Marshall University, West Virginia University and Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network, a component of the United States Cyber Command, among other government and educational partners, have scheduled[Read More…]
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Annual Dash for Diabetes 5K registration now open
West Virginia Press Association RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems is once again teaming up with the City of Ravenswood to host the eighth annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run event. This year’s race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Ravenswood’s Riverfront Park. Same day registration[Read More…]
During Infrastructure Week, Rural Development announces projects to strengthen rural infrastructure in West Virginia
Project will benefit nearly 1,200 West Virginians in Mineral County West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced that Rural Development is funding $840,000 to the New Creek Public Service District to upgrade its wastewater infrastructure in[Read More…]
Vote: The future starts with your decisions
Editorial by The Parkersburg News and Sentinel West Virginia voters have several significant decisions to make today. From school board seats and local renewal levies to who will battle it out for the governorship or a spot in the U.S. Senate, choices made today will resonate for years to come.[Read More…]
Former POW Kerns passes away at age 77
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ALDERSON, W.Va. — A former Vietnam POW from Randolph County — who became famous for kissing the ground at Andrews Air Force Base upon his return to the United States — passed away Friday. Staff Sgt. Gail Mason Kerns, 77, died of natural causes at[Read More…]
Public gets first look at new aerial tram for Pipestem Resort State Park
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PIPESTEM, W.Va. — State officials joined local people Monday to see the progress being made at a new aerial tram system scheduled to open this fall at Pipestem Resort State Park. Gov. Jim Justice and officials with the state parks and state tourism offices[Read More…]
West Virginia-based United Bank to acquire bank located in Georgia
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — United Bankshares, Inc., the parent company of United Bank, announced Friday it is acquiring The Piedmont Bank in a merger agreement. According to a news release from United, the merger will make United Bank the 39th largest banking company in the U.S. based on market[Read More…]
Jefferson Commission seeks guidance from state on appointment process
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. —The Jefferson County Commission held a special meeting Monday to seek guidance from state officials on how to move forward with the appointment process in replacing Commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse, who were removed from office by a three-judge panel earlier[Read More…]
Marshall University unveils helicopter for aviation program
Companion flight simulator installed for future use West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On May 13, Marshall University, in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Loft Dynamics, celebrated the arrival of inaugural equipment set to propel the university’s aviation program forward, encompassing rotor-wing education. In a ceremony at the Bill Noe[Read More…]
90,000 ballots have already been cast statewide ahead of polls opening on Tuesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va – Over 90,000 ballots have been cast in West Virginia’s May 14th Primary Election ahead of Election Day, according to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner. According to information reported by the county clerks in the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS), a total of 84,648 voters participated in early voting in[Read More…]
