By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia Old Man Winter is right around the corner. And while Jack Frost may be a whimsical character, winter storms are a serious reality and a hazard for West Virginians. Our state has the third- highest number of seniors of the[Read More…]
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Pierpont sponsored Giving Tree event benefits United Way
West Virginia Press Association FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The holiday season is a time to give back and make your community brighter. That’s what Pierpont Community & Technical College and the Tygart Valley United Way had in mind for its most recent collaboration. Throughout the holiday season, the pair have engaged in[Read More…]
More than $995,000 awarded to 40 Appalachian organizations via ARC’s READY Nonprofits Initiative
Funding will help Appalachian nonprofits in 11 states build organizational capacity, better serve their communities West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — On Dec. 14, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced $995,339 in awards through READY Nonprofits, one of four tailored tracks under ARC’s capacity-building initiative, READY Appalachia. Funds will help 40 nonprofits from[Read More…]
Capito announces Chuck Flannery as new State Director
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) announced that she has selected Chuck Flannery to serve as her new State Director. Flannery will start officially in the senator’s office on January 2, 2024. “After knowing and working together for years, I am thrilled to welcome[Read More…]
Mac Warner announces staff promotions; Deak Kersey to succeed Chuck Flannery as Chief of Staff
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner is announcing the promotion of Donald “Deak” Kersey as Chief Deputy & Chief of Staff for the WV Secretary of State’s Office. Kersey is currently serving as Deputy Secretary and General Counsel. Kersey will replace current Chief Deputy & Chief of Staff[Read More…]
Treasurer Moore announces more than $1.5 million in unclaimed property returned during November
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $1.5 million worth of unclaimed property to individuals, businesses and organizations during the month of November. “We’ve continued to aggressively promote our unclaimed property program across the state and our[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin submits public comment to USPS to express support for Charleston postal facility, employees
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, submitted a public comment to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to express his support for the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and its employees. The comment[Read More…]
Marshall University Lifelong Learning Program to host holiday open house (Dec. 15)
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University will host an open house to highlight its Lifelong Learning Program, which is aimed at providing learning opportunities for people of all ages — without the added costs that are typically incurred with college tuition. The event will be held on Friday, Dec.[Read More…]
‘Tis the Season to drive sober: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Drivers across West Virginia will see increased law enforcement patrols during the busy holiday season. As part of The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (WV GHSP) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration[Read More…]
Winners of the 2023 Charleston Holiday Window Display contest announced
31 Charleston businesses and organizations participated in the contest’s seventh year West Virginia Press Association Charleston WV (December 14, 2023) – The Charleston Area Alliance announced the winners of its seventh Downtown Charleston Holiday Window Display Contest. Click here to view photos of contest winners. 2023 Holiday Window Contest Winners: • Best[Read More…]
