West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags on all state-owned facilities to be displayed at half-staff until sunset on December 19, 2023, for United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day[Read More…]
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WV Board of Education approves Upshur County update
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) approved an update report on Upshur County Schools during its December meeting in Charleston. The WVBE authorized an immediate intervention of the county in June following a Special Circumstance Review by the West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
Hardy appointed to vacant judgeship; Pack to serve as acting West Virginia revenue secretary
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed West Virginia Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy to fill a vacant circuit court judgeship in Kanawha County. Larry Pack, a former member of the House Delegates who has been serving as senior advisor to the Justice administration, will[Read More…]
Open for travel: Justice, highway officials, dedicate King Coal Highway in Bluefield
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – A steel and concrete span known for years in Mercer County as the bridge to nowhere became a bridge to somewhere Wednesday when a ribbon was cut and a long line of cars and trucks crossed the bridge for the first time.[Read More…]
Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon Executive Director Janell Ray announces retirement, Laura Boone to move into role
West Virginia Press Association BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon announced that Janell Ray, its founding Executive Director, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2023. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Laura Boone, Senior Program Officer, to serve as the next Executive Director starting in January. Ray will continue[Read More…]
Funding for undergraduate research experiences awarded to colleges and universities statewide
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eight West Virginia institutions received a total of $339,880 in state funding to support undergraduate research on their campuses for the next three years. The Science, Technology & Research (STaR) division of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) awarded Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) grants[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces 2024 Governor’s Schools applications now open
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the application period for the 2024 Governor’s Schools of West Virginia is now open and can be accessed online through the West Virginia Department of Education. The Governor’s Schools of West Virginia program presents an enriching and immersive summer[Read More…]
GreenPower in South Charleston delivers first 4 electric school buses
By Fred Pace, Charleston Gazette-Mail SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — GreenPower Motor Co. rolled out its first four all-electric school buses Wednesday morning at its new facility in South Charleston. In April, the company announced a $15 million order from West Virginia for 41 zero-emission, battery-powered school buses that integrate key[Read More…]
Federal Judge rules for transfer athletes In NCAA case
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — College student-athletes unable to play in games due to the NCAA’s transfer rules will be able to compete for the next 14 days due to a federal judge’s ruling Wednesday in Wheeling. U.S. District Court Judge John Preston Bailey granted a temporary[Read More…]
Thousands of apples have been provided by a grant and volunteers
By Suzette Lowe, The Jackson Star & Herald RIPLEY, W.Va. — Many Jackson Countians have been going home happy with vehicles filled with delicious apples. For the sixth time, the Rev. Frank Miller, director of Parchment Valley Conference Center, has worked with several volunteer groups to load bushels of Red[Read More…]
