West Virginia Press Association Washington, DC – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke at Marshall University’s Winter 2023 Commencement Ceremony to applaud the graduates on their terrific accomplishments. “To say Marshall is a special place would be an understatement, and it is a true honor to be a[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Capito, colleagues introduce legislation to combat increase in overdose deaths among pregnant, postpartum women
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to introduce the bipartisan Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act. The legislation would reauthorize the grant residential treatment programs[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, SBA, approve over $111 million for new schools and school upgrades in 19 counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a historic milestone on Dec. 11 as the SBA approved an allocation of $111,687,534 to 19 counties for Fiscal Year 2024. This funding, the largest annual award by the SBA since[Read More…]
Marshall University signs MOU with Indian institution
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On Dec. 11, officials with Marshall University and TKM College Trust, Kollam, India, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at offering study abroad opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences for both schools, while providing a framework for future collaboration. It’s anticipated the MOU will[Read More…]
Jennings Randolph Bridge in Chester to close temporarily for repairs
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Jennings Randolph Bridge, which carries US 30 across the Ohio River between Chester, West Virginia, and East Liverpool, Ohio, has been closed temporarily for repairs. A safety inspection of the structure discovered an issue which requires repair. A consultant engineer is on site evaluating[Read More…]
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort partners with Aristocrat Gaming™ to open all-new Aristocrat Gaming lounge concept
West Virginia Press Association CROSS LANES, W.Va. – The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™ is now open at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. Following a festive grand opening event, players can now find nearly 60 of their favorite Aristocrat Gaming slot games. The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge boasts an impressive game selection, ranging[Read More…]
WV Hive Annual Open House and Awards Ceremony set for Dec. 15 at Black Knight Country Club in Beckley
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 15 at the Historic Black Knight Country Club, 2400 South Kanawha Street, in Beckley. The event is open to the public and there is no[Read More…]
“One Pill Can Kill” recognized on national and international stage
GameChanger-produced film earns Best Documentary designation in United States and France FAIRMONT, W.Va.—The GameChanger-produced film One Pill Can Kill has captured several awards in the Best Short Documentary Category at film festivals in the United States and France. Produced by GameChanger in conjunction with FG/PG of Los Angeles, the Biscuit[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Lawmakers updated on ‘Unite with Numeracy’ and other education programs
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Education, on Sunday, heard a presentation from the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Academic Support Director Jonah Adkins, and Coordinator of Mathematics Tim Flatley regarding the state’s “Unite with Numeracy” program. “Thank[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Joint Committee on Flooding hears update on State Resiliency Office
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Nine months after Senate Bill 677 established the West Virginia Flood Resiliency Trust Fund and placed the administrative authority of the West Virginia Disaster Recovery Trust Fund under the State Resiliency Office (SRO), State Resiliency Officer Bob Martin, on Sunday, told[Read More…]
