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…]
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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…]
Attorney General reminds consumers to exercise caution when using online dating services
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to exercise caution when using dating services via websites or social media, especially with Valentine’s Day approaching. Scammers will feign interest in or profess strong feelings toward an unsuspecting individual with the ulterior motive of[Read More…]
Amendment removing systemic racism reference in bill leads to drama in West Virginia House
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The lead sponsor of an amendment to a bill Thursday to remove references to systemic racism refused to take questions, causing Democratic members of the West Virginia House of Delegates to have all bills read in full in[Read More…]
Senate Health Committee takes action of surrogacy arrangements, abortion notification
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, on Thursday, advanced two bills designed to bolster laws surrounding pregnancies in West Virginia. While SB 575 deals primarily with the legality of surrogacy arrangements, SB 352 seemingly seeks to tighten the state’s already[Read More…]
Work continues on bill to expand number of professionals who may diagnose PTSD for first responder workers’ compensation claims
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill that would expand the number of professionals who can diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in first responders for workers’ compensation claims has been moved out of the House Committee on Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services, but continued[Read More…]
Final beam raised on Form Factory One
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Form Energy celebrated the end of one chapter and the beginning of another Thursday as the iron-air battery manufacturer moves closer to beginning operations in Weirton later this year. Company officials, members of the construction team and other guests gathered[Read More…]
Rural Development invests $9.3 million to improve access to clean water and reliable sewer systems in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced that Rural Development is investing $9.3 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure for five West Virginia communities. “Having adequate, safe, and reliable basic infrastructure is the foundation for[Read More…]
