WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The totals below are updated weekly on Wednesday from the previous week’s WVDHHR reports. West Virginia Statistics New cases since reported since the[Read More…]
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Manchin vows support for Israel, weighs in on McCarthy ouster
By Roger Adkins, Charleston-Gazette Mail WASHINGTON, DC — Between escalating violence in the Gaza Strip and a leaderless U.S. House of Representatives, the past two weeks in Washington have been deeply concerning, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said in an interview with the Gazette- Mail on Tuesday. Manchin spoke gravely about[Read More…]
Raleigh Schools looking to address bus driver shortage with new policy
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Raleigh County Schools bus driver and West Virginia House Delegate Christopher Toney, R-Raleigh, said Raleigh County Schools is canceling four to five bus routes daily due to a critical bus driver shortage. “This is the first year we’ve canceled so many runs,”[Read More…]
40th ChiliFest to include a variety of activities, competitions Saturday in Huntington
Event designated as West Virginia State Chili Championship Jesten Richardson, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va — ChiliFest, the West Virginia State Chili Championship, will bring live music, competitions and other activities to downtown Huntington on Saturday as it returns in its 40th anniversary year. During ChiliFest, which will be on 3rd Avenue[Read More…]
Capito: House leadership vacuum is unacceptable
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito called for continued U.S. funding for Ukraine, additional American assistance to Israel and a quick end to the House speaker’s debacle as world events continue to happen. Capito, R-W.Va., served as keynote speaker for the Wheeling Area[Read More…]
WVU Faculty Senate questions leadership team on RIF process as notices begin to go out
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Reduction in force notices have started going out at WVU, and the RIF process was at the front of most minds at Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting. Chair Frankie Tack choked up during her discussion of the topic, saying a friend and[Read More…]
Media Alert: WV Press Association Hall of Fame Celebration this weekend in Wheeling
Still time to register and see Mike Myer, Mary Helen Hedges, William Harper, Don Marsh, Joe Mills and Samuel Craig Shaw inducted into the Hall of Fame WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia newspaper representatives will gather this weekend in Wheeling to honor industry stalwarts and raise funds[Read More…]
Young people to take flight at Jackson County Airport on October 14
By Suzette Lowe, for Jackson Newspapers MILLWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — Jackson County Airport is getting a name revision. Although it is a temporary change, it is one the airport is proud to carry. On October 14, the General Chuck Yeager Airport will be located in Millwood, West Virginia. Not[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association to dedicate Natural Learning Environment at Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind
Media invited to event at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Huntington WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) will dedicate a Natural Learning Environment landscaped outdoor space at Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind (CWAB), 38 Washington Street in Huntington, on Monday, Oct. 16,[Read More…]
W.Va. Department of Health and Human Resources seeking Adult Family Care homes in Lewis County
WV Press Release Sharing WESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is currently in need of Adult Family Care homes that can provide a loving, caring environment for aged and disabled adults. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program provides for adults, who need and desire[Read More…]
