West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice announced that their beloved English Bulldog, Babydog, will be undergoing ACL surgery on one of her knees Tuesday, February 13th, at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Babydog is facing challenges with both of[Read More…]
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Lawmakers advance six resolutions seeking to dedicate roadways for W.Va. military veterans
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, on Monday, advanced legislation seeking to clarify that it is not required for an administratively-altered, suspended or revoked driver’s license to be surrendered to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles. Proposed by Del. Daniel[Read More…]
State Treasurer reunites West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame with over $116,000 worth of unclaimed property
Funds will go toward remodeling organization’s building at Jackson’s Mill West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During Agriculture Day at the Legislature, State Treasurer Riley Moore presented an unclaimed property check worth more than $116,000 to representatives from the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame on Thursday, February 8.[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito announces Congressionally Directed Spending award for Clarksburg clean water upgrades
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Feb. 12, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Clarksburg Water Board (CWB) for[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to launch new graduate program this fall
By Daisy Gibbons, WV News LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine will expand its degree portfolio next academic year, offering a new Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree program. The School of Osteopathic Medicine’s graduate program will place an emphasis on lifestyle and chronic disease[Read More…]
Monroe County kindergartener spends 3 hours on the bus; for others it’s longer – with VIDEO
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. — In southeastern West Virginia, in a remote corner of Monroe County just a couple hollers north of the Virginia state line, bus rides to and from school can take up to two hours. Families in the tiny unincorporated town of[Read More…]
Wheeling Central wins state hockey tournament
By Nick Henthorn, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – After a two-day, three-game odyssey across Saturday and Sunday, the Wheeling Central Maroon Knights are the champions of the 19th annual West Virginia State Bob Otten Hockey Tournament. The Knights bested the West Virginia East Vipers 5-4 in the championship match inside[Read More…]
Senate Workforce Committee hears presentation from Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Workforce Committee heard a presentation from Goodwill Industries on Friday, where they discussed the work that is being done to decrease barriers and help state residents find jobs. Before the presentation began, Committee Chair Sen. Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh,[Read More…]
Coplin Health Systems offers free pharmacy delivery in Wood County
West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — As of February 2024, Coplin Health Systems is currently providing a free pharmacy delivery service to enhance patient care for residents of Wood County. All medications prescribed by Coplin Health Systems providers are available through the new at-home pharmacy delivery program. The cost[Read More…]
Marshall to offer GenCyber Teacher Academy
April 20 event open to K-12 teachers, focuses on incorporating cyber concepts in the classroom West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University will present a GenCyber learning opportunity for K-12 teachers on April 20, which will be offered both in person and virtually. The GenCyber Teacher Academy Conference will focus[Read More…]