CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that Breeze Airways, the only Nice Low Cost Carrier (NLCC) in the U.S. will begin new service from Charleston (CRW) to Myrtle Beach, SC, starting May 10, 2024. Fares on the new route start from $49 one-way, if purchased by November 14 for travel by September 3,[Read More…]
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CORE saves record number of lives in October thanks to region’s unprecedented generosity
More than 110 organs transplanted and 10K lives healed during CORE’s milestone month WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) announced that October marked a new milestone for most organ and tissue donors in a single month throughout its service area, spanning western Pennsylvania,[Read More…]
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals first in area to offer a breakthrough treatment option for patients with severe COPD and emphysema
Zephyr Valve is the first FDA-approved device to help patients breathe easier without major surgery WV Press Release Sharing SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is the first site in the Kanawha Valley to offer new lung valve treatment for patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)[Read More…]
ZMM Architects & Engineers to sponsor wvlegals.com
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – ZMM Architects & Engineers has joined the West Virginia Press Association (WVPA) as sponsor of WVLegals.com, the public notice website hosted by the association. Public notices on the site are shared by West Virginia newspapers and are updated daily. Notices include requests for[Read More…]
Warm weather keeps owls away from Valley Falls State Park event but interest still high
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Typically at this time of year, amateur ornithologist Joey Herron catches between 7 and 15 Saw-Whet Owls up at Valley Falls State Park. However, unseasonably warm weather has delayed their migration, and the nets he and his apprentice Joe Hildreth have[Read More…]
Turning 20: Adventure WV guides WVU students toward meaningful relationships, pride in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For almost 20 years now, Adventure WV has been an important part of the student experience at West Virginia University, introducing thousands of students to the Mountain State’s outdoor opportunities while helping them make friends and learn new skills. Heading into the anniversary year, one of[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures resources to benefit W.Va.
Grants will bolster law enforcement, support energy cost assistance, health services, and economic development WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Agriculture (USDA),[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announces $314K to support affordable housing in Mingo, Randolph counties
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $314,680 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Housing Authority of Mingo County and the Housing Authority of Randolph County on Nov. 7. The funding will[Read More…]
Wheeling council passes amended ban on camping on public property
By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — An amended ordinance to ban camping on public property in the city of Wheeling was passed by a majority vote from members of city council on Tuesday night. The controversial issue has been a brewing topic over the past few weeks since[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Seven college presidents on Higher Education panel at WV Small Communities Big Solutions Conference
Congressional and legislative leaders speaking Thursday LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has issued the following media advisory. What: WV Solutions’ Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference When: All day, Wednesday, Nov. 8, and Thursday, Nov. 9. Where: WVSOM Conference Center – West Virginia School of Osteopathic[Read More…]