West Virginia Press Association HAZARD, KY — Appalachia Funders Network (AFN), a network of more than 70 philanthropic institutions and organizations has announced the appointment of Ryan M. Eller as its new executive director. Since its establishment in 2010, the Appalachia Funders Network (AFN) has been a catalyst for cultivating meaningful connections and[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New River CTC hosting Skill and Trade Expo in collaboration with Workforce WV (May 1)
West Virginia Press Association GHENT, W.Va. — New River Community and Technical College has announced its partnership with Workforce WV to host the Skill and Trade Expo in celebration of National Skilled Trades Day on May 1. Event Details: – Date: May 1, 2024 – Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Location: Advanced[Read More…]
‘A historic day’: EPA sets first ever legally enforceable limit on toxic PFAS levels
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal regulators took historic action Wednesday targeting toxic chemicals that have for generations increased cancer risks and other health liabilities in West Virginia. The Environmental Protection Agency released the first ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard for harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances,[Read More…]
Justice calls for creation of a state fund to aid disaster victims
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Reflecting on losses inflicted by seven tornados last week, Gov. Jim Justice spoke Wednesday about creating a state fund to help victims of storms and other disasters when Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance is not forthcoming. Justice said during an online[Read More…]
3 West Virginia counties hold first State of the Corridor Meeting
By Noah Jeffries, The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — On Wednesday, the Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce, Lewis County Chamber of Commerce and the Elkins-Randolph Chamber held a State of the Corridor meeting to discuss new projects, advancements the counties have made and where they can improve in the future. The[Read More…]
Gubernatorial forum gives voice to all candidates
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A gubernatorial candidate forum in Raleigh County gave a voice to some lesser-known candidates running for West Virginia’s highest office. Most people may know the names of only four of the six Republican candidates in attendance – former state delegate Moore[Read More…]
WV School Building Authority allocates $87M for projects across the state
By Roger Adkins, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia School Building Authority on Wednesday approved millions in funding for school-improvement projects across the state. During a 10 a.m. meeting at West Virginia Lottery headquarters, the authority voted to begin allocating $87 million of the $150 million recently approved[Read More…]
WV Department of Education hosts 500 students at State Social Studies Fair in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted more than 500 students in Charleston on April 10 as part of the 2024 West Virginia State Social Studies Fair (WVSSSF). Students worked individually and in teams to enter approximately 320 projects. The event brought students from 40 counties to[Read More…]
Marshall dedicates Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University officials, faculty, staff and students celebrated on Wednesday afternoon with the official dedication of the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation, located at 1425 4th Ave. in Huntington. The new facility housing the Lewis College of Business, Brad D. Smith Schools of Business is[Read More…]
KCHD celebrates National Donate Life Month with story of a living donor and paired exchange
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A group of employees gathered in the rain on April 10 by the flagpole at Kanawha-Charleston Health Department to hear the story of one woman’s sacrifice to save her critically ill husband, and to raise a flag to commemorate the agency’s inaugural year[Read More…]
