West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is proud to announce Charles H. McKown Jr., M.D., has been named dean emeritus in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of radiology and his exemplary leadership during his long-standing tenure as dean of[Read More…]
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Appellate court clerk retiring, new clerk appointed
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Edythe “Eydie” Nash Gaiser, Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia, is retiring. The Supreme Court appointed Deputy Clerk C. Casey Forbes to be clerk effective January 1, 2024.[Read More…]
Blackwater Falls Sled Run Opening on December 21
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The longest sled run on the East Coast, located at Blackwater Falls State Park, opens for the winter season on December 21. Visitors are encouraged to secure tickets in advance at wvstateparks.com/blackwater-falls-sled-run. “The sled run remains a cherished attraction among West Virginia’s state parks,[Read More…]
Christmas holiday travel forecast announced for West Virginia Turnpike
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Parkways Authority is gearing up for a busy Christmas holiday travel season. The West Virginia Turnpike is expecting 1.33 million transactions on the Turnpike over the 13-day travel period from Thursday, December 21, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The West Virginia Parkways[Read More…]
Expert pitch: WVU expert suggests avoiding fad diets this New Year’s
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bad news: if you are planning to start a diet as your New Year’s resolution, you probably won’t stick to it. It’s not your fault. Studies have shown that restrictive diets have high rates of failure, and one West Virginia University expert suggests making a few small changes[Read More…]
Deer season for youth, senior, class Q hunters opens Dec. 26
Hunters are reminded to participate in the WVDNR’s Big Buck Photo Contest, purchase 2024 license early West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final segment of West Virginia’s antlerless deer hunting season for youth and senior citizen hunters and Class Q permit holders opens Tuesday, Dec. 26. During[Read More…]
Marshall 75 Family Alumni Chapter establishes legacy scholarship fund to honor victims
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On Nov. 14, 1970, a Southern Airways DC-9 crashed near the Huntington Tri-State Airport, claiming the lives of all 75 individuals on board, including 37 members of the Marshall University football team, eight coaching staff, 25 boosters, community members, and five Southern Airways employees. Seventy[Read More…]
Dr. Stephen Petrany tapped to lead addiction science efforts at Marshall School of Medicine
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine has named Stephen M. Petrany, M.D., to the new role of vice dean of addiction sciences and recovery. A board-certified family medicine physician, Petrany has served as professor and chair of the Department of Family & Community Health at[Read More…]
County courthouse receives national historic recognition
By Bonnie Williamson, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — It’s been long overdue, say county officials, but the Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town has finally received recognition as a national historic landmark. But the county courthouse earned its National Historic Landmark designation from the National Park Service designation[Read More…]
Media Alert: All media invited to upcoming West Virginia Press Association events (Jan. 5, Feb. 1)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia should “Save the Dates” for the West Virginia Press Association’s (WVPA) annual Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 5 and the Legislative Media Social on Feb. 1. The Legislative Lookahead begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at the West Virginia Culture Center located on[Read More…]
