West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall has several activities planned in recognition of AIDS Awareness Week, including exhibiting the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which will be on display in Drinko Library March 4 – 20. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is among the largest community arts projects in history. It is compiled of[Read More…]
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W.Va.’s May 14 Primary Election will include a total of 1,789 federal, state, and county candidates
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has confirmed that a total of 1,789 candidates registered with his office and the county clerks’ offices throughout the state to participate in West Virginia’s Primary Election scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 14th. January 27 was the last[Read More…]
Opinion: As a pediatrician and mom, I oppose House Bill 5105
By Lisa M. Costello, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.P If there is one thing I know, both as a pediatrician and mother of a toddler, it’s that we West Virginians love our children fiercely. If you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver reading this, I know you care. This is why I[Read More…]
Hope Scholarship 2024-2025 application for new students now available online
Families Must Apply by June 15 to Receive 100% Full-Year Award Amount of $4,921.39 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, announced applications for new students to apply for the Hope Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year,[Read More…]
Classic car enthusiasts rev up for a timeless cruise experience in Huntington, W.Va.
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — This Sunday, March 3, 2024, the classic car cruise scene in Huntington, West Virginia, is set to revitalize the spirit of the 1950s and ’60s, reminiscent of the iconic film “American Graffiti.” Enthusiasts and spectators alike are invited to witness a spectacle of[Read More…]
Taking action: Local family visits Capitol Hill to advocate for childhood cancer funding
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — On Feb. 14, two Shepherdstown residents drove to Capitol Hill to join over 200 people from 22 states and Washington, D.C., in participation with the Alliance for Childhood Cancer’s Action Days 2024. Joshua and Kathryn Armstrong served as spokespeople on behalf[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin statement on importance of Kroger to our W.Va. communities
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on Kroger union employees stalled contract negotiations: “I greatly value the diligent work every Kroger team member performs in West Virginia and the indispensable role Kroger stores and their employees fill in our communities,” said Senator Manchin. “I encourage all[Read More…]
Early start for the House on Crossover Day leads to passage of numerous bills
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia House of Delegates got an early start to the day’s business on Wednesday, which resulted in the passage of more than two dozen bills. Included in those bills were a pay raise for certain state employees, the[Read More…]
WV Senate passes carbon offset bill estimated to cost state millions
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate has passed a bill opposed by property owner rights and environmental advocates that would regulate forest carbon offset credits at an estimated cost of millions of dollars to the state. The Senate on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 618 in a 27-5 vote,[Read More…]
Musselman High School’s Jazz Band named the State Honor Jazz Band for 2024
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal INWOOD, W.Va. — Musselman High School’s seventh-period jazz band recently earned the title of State Honor Jazz Band for 2024. Each year, high school bands around the state prepare a set list to perform and compete for the title. Bands can only receive the title[Read More…]
