West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A new campus partnership will help West Virginia University students with financial need gain real-world experience through an innovative, grassroots community service program. Initially launched with startup funding from the WVU Academic Innovation Summit, the Purpose2Action, or P2A, program is designed to provide Pell-eligible undergraduate students opportunities[Read More…]
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Fayette, others to make pitches for SBA funding
By Steve Keenan, The Fayette Tribune CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The School Building Authority of West Virginia will entertain needs requests from 27 county school systems on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 13-14 during interviews in Charleston. Included among the capital funding requests will be one from Fayette County Schools, which is[Read More…]
West Virginia National Guard discusses lessons learned from pandemic
By Noah Jeffries, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — During the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the West Virginia National Guard learned several lessons as they helped the state during a trying, fearful time. “Once the pandemic began to take hold in the state, the mission set of the WVNG[Read More…]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, November 11, in honor of Judge Robert Brand Stone
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in Monongalia County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in commemoration of the distinguished[Read More…]
Steep Valley Fire suppression efforts continue
By Steve Keenan, The Fayette Tribune GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — As of Thursday morning, the Steep Valley Fire had grown to 1,055 acres, according to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve representative Lori Hynes. There has been zero percent containment, Hynes reported. “This is a confined containment suppression strategy to[Read More…]
Wild West Benefit celebrated longtime WVSOM educator, raised scholarship funds
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Bob Foster, D.O., who retired from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in July after 45 years of service, was a man who wore many hats. At the school’s Wild West Benefit, he wore the one that helped make him an[Read More…]
Deer tests positive for rabies in Hampshire
By Review Staff, The Hampshire Review HAMPSHIRE COUNTY, W.Va. — The WVDA has announced that a free-roaming white-tail deer tested positive for rabies in Hampshire County. One single confirmed case of rabies indicates that more animals are likely affected by the disease. As hunting season has begun across West Virginia.[Read More…]
In West Virginia, the Beckley VA Medical Center is working to ensure an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ veterans
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association and “When All Are Counted” project BECKLEY, W.Va. – Although the former United States military policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” has been repealed for more than a decade, the personal risks and concerns associated with that discriminatory law still remain for many of[Read More…]
53rd annual Memorial Fountain Ceremony to feature author with personal ties to the tragedy
Ceremony to take place at Marshall University’s Huntington campus Nov. 14 West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — On a rainy night on Nov. 14, 1970, Southern Airways Flight 932 crashed into a hillside as it approached Tri-State Airport, carrying 75 Thundering Herd coaches, teammates, staff, supporters and flight crew[Read More…]
Revelle’s River Resort introduces innovative Campground Virtual Tour with support from RVShare Partner Program and state-funded grant
West Virginia Press Association ELKINS, W.Va. — Revelle’s River Resort, a renowned year-round camping destination for outdoor enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce the launch of its cutting-edge Campground Virtual Tour from Campground Views. Made possible through collaboration with the RVShare Partner Program and the Mon Forest Business Initiative, this immersive[Read More…]