WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC — Community newspaper publishers, editors, and executives across the United States resoundingly reaffirmed their commitment to a free press undisturbed by unannounced police raids. Meeting in Washington recently, National Newspaper Association members representing community daily and weekly newspapers in 31 states took their concerns to[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: Marshall University Health and Wellness Fair starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Marshall University and Marshall Health will host its annual Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for students, faculty, staff and Marshall Health employees. The event is free and is meant to promote a healthy lifestyle. Free health[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin to join 8th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes
Ride starts at Gold Star Monument at the WV State Capitol, travels through New River Gorge WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, will serve as the Special Guest Road Captain for the 8th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes on Friday, Oct. 13. This year’s[Read More…]
Ian Patrick takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Guyan Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ian Patrick of Huntington shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Monday’s Senior Series event — hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores — at Guyan Golf and Country Club in Huntington with an even[Read More…]
WVSOM vice president and two alumnae named as ‘West Virginia Wonder Women’
Leslie Bicksler, Hilary Miller, Sherri Young honored WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Three women affiliated with the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) have been recognized for their work throughout the state. Leslie Bicksler, MSW, WVSOM’s vice president of human resources; Hilary Miller, D.O., MPH, a WVSOM[Read More…]
Seed Sower Inc. secures $500,000 from Appalachian Regional Commission’s INSPIRE Initiative to combat substance use disorder (SUD) crisis
WV Press Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. — Seed Sower Inc. is proud to announce a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under the Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. The award is part of a recently announced nearly $14 million package through ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships in[Read More…]
Opening Ceremonies: 85th Mountain State Forest Festival begins
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — A large crowd gathered on a perfect autumn morning for the opening ceremonies of the 85th Mountain State Forest Festival Saturday at the Jennings Randolph Federal Plaza. Ben Shaffer, resident of the MSFF Board of Directors, began the festivities by welcoming everyone to the event[Read More…]
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab announce top entries chosen to pitch at the Oct. 12 Southern WV Business Idea Pitch Competition
WV Press Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – Leaders of the West Virginia Hive and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab announced the entrepreneurs who will be presenting their business strategies at the October 12, 2023 Southern West Virginia Business Idea Pitch Competition on the campus of WVU[Read More…]
We depend on newspapers to stay informed about our communities
National Newspaper Week: Oct. 1-7 By Benjy Hamm Director, Institute for Rural Journalism, University of Kentucky Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities. That readership[Read More…]
Bob Clark of Wheeling takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Riverside Golf Course
WV Press Release Sharing MASON COUNTY, W.Va. — Bob Clark of Wheeling shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Wednesday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Riverside Golf Course in Mason with a one[Read More…]
