West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On April 22, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $13,190,623 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will strengthen healthcare services in Cabell, Calhoun, Hardy, and Kanawha counties and support health and[Read More…]
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Contractors Association of West Virginia releases legislative endorsements for 2024 primary election
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Highway-Utility-Building Political Action Committee (HUB PAC) has announced its legislative endorsements for the May 14, 2024 primary election. HUB PAC is the official committee of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). Founded in 1923, CAWV is the statewide trade association representing the needs of all[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: W.Va. Guard Future Leaders Program to hold FLP South Schools Competition (Apr. 24)
West Virginia Press Association ELEANOR, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s Future Leaders Program will hold their annual FLP South schools competition at the Eleanor Armed Forces Reserve Center, 111 Army Navy Drive in Red House, West Virginia, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each[Read More…]
U.S. Senate designates April 15-21 as National Osteopathic Medicine Week
CHARLESTON, W.VA.— U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito, (R-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) last week reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and dedication of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and schools of[Read More…]
Manchin endorses Elliott in blue U.S. Senate primary
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Outgoing U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott as his replacement in the U.S. Senate, choosing him over two Democratic primary challengers. Manchin, D-W.Va., made his endorsement announcement this morning by video recorded last week. “The[Read More…]
Rural Development invests $1.6 million to increase access to healthy foods in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that USDA is partnering with ReInvestment Fund to award Appalachian FoodWorks Partnership a $1.6 million grant to help organizations strengthen local food financing programs and improve access to healthy[Read More…]
School discipline bill may be reconsidered in special session of West Virginia Legislature
By Daisy Gibbons, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A special session of the West Virginia Legislature is approaching, and lawmakers may again attempt to pass a bill aimed at addressing disruptive behavior in primary schools. Senate Bill 614 was introduced during the regular session, but stalled out during the[Read More…]
Great Race to make its first stop in Morgantown
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If Jeff Stumb were a betting man, he’d wager you’ve never seen anything like what’ll be rolling into town on June 24. That’s when some 120 antique, vintage and collector cars will make a mid-day pit stop in Morgantown as part[Read More…]
School district takes first step in plans for armed guards in elementary, middle schools
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools is developing a policy that would allow armed security personnel in the county’s elementary and middle schools. The proposed policy would create 12 positions, to be funded by the district’s excess levy. These security officers — armed with concealed[Read More…]
Weirton tinplate facility goes idle
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — The tinplate facility of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton idled operations this weekend, potentially bringing to an end a 115-year history of metals manufacturing in the community. “The workers are very concerned about their future,” noted Mark Glyptis, president of United Steelworkers Local[Read More…]
