West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 724,000 total transactions were completed on the West Virginia Turnpike during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 21, 2023, to Sunday, November 26, 2023. West Virginia Parkways Authority reports 724,768 total transactions took place between the three toll booths on[Read More…]
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Communities of Healing Winter Gathering to take place Dec. 4
Drema Hill of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is Guest Speaker, event from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fruits of Labor in Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — The partners in the evolving recovery to work program – Communities of Healing – are holding their Winter Gathering on Monday, December[Read More…]
WVU announces Strategic Initiatives reorganization
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee announced Monday (Nov. 27) reorganization plans for teams housed within the Strategic Initiatives unit, effective immediately, following Rob Alsop’s departure from his role as vice president of the former unit. All Talent and Culture teams now report to Stephanie Taylor, who serves the University as[Read More…]
Local nonprofits share their plans for the Giving Tuesday fundraising holiday
By Jesten Richardson, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Local nonprofits have a variety of plans for Giving Tuesday, a fundraising holiday that encourages people to support charities and nonprofits. From 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28, Facing Hunger Foodbank will do a Dollar Donation Drive-Thru Day in the parking lots[Read More…]
Capitol Market transforms into European-inspired holiday market this weekend
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Step into a magical world full of holiday spirit at Capitol Market starting this weekend. Holiday Village, a European-style market with artisan goods, food & drinks, programming and more, will be held Dec. 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17. Fridays from 5-8 p.m. will focus[Read More…]
Regions, LLC expanding its food service, benefit of Southern West Virginia Business Idea Pitch Competition Award
WV Press Association BECKELY, W.Va. – Matthew Moore, owner of Regions, LLC, earned third place in the recent Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition with his plan for a cloud-based kitchen and mobile unit to deliver fresh regional menu items to local residents. His business pitch resonated with the[Read More…]
Mon Health’s Progressing Through Postpartum Program wins Excellence Award by the West Virginia Rural Health Association
WV Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mon Health Progressing ThroughPostpartum Program (P3) was recently awarded the West Virginia Rural Health Association(WVRHA) Award for Excellence in Rural Health. Through Mon Health’s P3 Program, mothers are screened before, during, and after pregnancyfor any indication of anxiety, depression, or mood disorder. This[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine building bridges to medical education around the Mountain State
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — If one looks around the hospitals throughout the state of West Virginia, they’ll find multiple graduates of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in their ranks, WVSOM President James Nemitz said. The school desires the opportunity to have a statewide impact.[Read More…]
November marks the beginning of canopy clearing season
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — November marks the beginning of canopy clearing season for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH). Canopy clearing is the act of cutting branches and brush that overhang the Mountain State’s roadways, and it’s a vital part of prolonging the life of the pavement[Read More…]
Scathing report preceded Capehart’s resignation as Bluefield State University president
By Steven Allen Adams, for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the second time in eight years, Moundsville native Robin Capehart has resigned as president of one of West Virginia’s four-year universities, this time after issues were discovered at Bluefield State University. According to an October report based on a[Read More…]