Entries must be submitted by Sunday, December 31, to qualify CHARLESTON, W.VA. – State Treasurer Riley Moore today reminded West Virginia tradespeople and vocational students have until December 31 to enter his Office’s contest that will award up to $12,000 deposited in a Jumpstart Savings Account to winners who tell the[Read More…]
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WV Secretary of State Mac Warner releases “2024 Running for Office Guide” for candidates and political committees
West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has released the 2024 Running for Office Guide, offering detailed guidance to political candidates for the upcoming state elections. The 2024 Running for Office Guide can be found at the following link: 2024 Running For Office Guide. In addition to the Guide, Judicial[Read More…]
WVDOH accepts bids on US 33 bridge paving project
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A project to repave an important bridge on US 33 is among 36 construction projects in a bid letting conducted by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The project will repave the eastbound and westbound spans of the Michael[Read More…]
Opinion: Never underestimate the power one person can make in your life
By Tammy Jordan, president, Fruits of Labor BECKLEY, W.Va. — One of the most powerful and truthful presentations I have ever witnessed was presented recently at the Communities of Healing Winter Gathering by Drema Hill, Ph.D., a Boone County native who has risen to be a national public health expert.[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin statement on passing of former Delegate Larry Faircloth
West Virginia Press Association Washington, DC – On Dec. 18, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the passing of Larry Faircloth. “Gayle and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our dear friend Larry Faircloth. I have worked alongside him for many years and[Read More…]
Attorney, Kanawha County BOE member Ryan White announces candidacy for Intermediate Court of Appeals
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charleston-based attorney Ryan White has announced his official candidacy for a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals. In a Dec. 13 press release, White stated, “I’m running for judge to uphold justice, fairness, and the rule of[Read More…]
Public encouraged to visit new West Virginia Judicial Learning Center in Charleston
Children have opportunity to learn how West Virginia judicial branch of government works West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Dec. 7, The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held a grand opening ceremony for the new West Virginia Judicial Learning Center on the third floor of the[Read More…]
West Virginia Hospital Association elects new officers, trustees
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA), representing 69 acute care and specialty hospitals and health systems in West Virginia, recently elected new officers and at-large members for 2024-2025. OFFICERS Chair: Ivar “Skip” Gjolberg, FACHE, President, WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital, Buckhannon Vice Chair/Treasurer:[Read More…]
West Virginia DHHR undergoes overhaul: Three new departments to emerge Jan. 1
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The current West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will cease to exist Jan. 1, and will be replaced with three new separate entities. In the first overhaul of the DHHR’s organizational structure since the Department of Health and the Department[Read More…]
Kingwood participates in the second Wreaths Across America ceremony to honor local veterans
By Jacob Martin, The Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD W.Va. — Community and service members alike adorned 336 graves of veterans from Preston County. On Saturday, community members gathered to honor local service members at the Maplewood Cemetery. Ceremonial wreaths, one for each branch of the military, were placed[Read More…]
