Events in Point Pleasant at 11:30 a.m. and Huntington at 2 p.m. WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of Governor Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: Gov. Justice will sign into law several bills which provide $12 million dollars in supplemental funding to our fire departments and[Read More…]
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WV Press Convention Follow-up: WV newspaper advertising sales staffers learn about engaging local businesses using data
Pulse to share WV Data survey; see presentation video By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Media professionals from across the Mountain State gathered together at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention, Aug. 11-12, to learn how advertising sales teams may grow their client base using Pulse[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito announces resources for homelessness, mental health and addiction services in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, has announced funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Marshall University, Cabell-Huntington Coalition for the Homeless,[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $1.3 million for four West Virginia research initiatives
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $1,386,682 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for four West Virginia research initiatives. The funding will support critical research into radio interference, the reuse of lithium-ion batteries and global sea[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin, WV Secretary of Economic Development Carmichael join local leaders in breaking ground for $10.4 million Raleigh County Memorial Airport improvement and expansion
Airport Manager Tom Cochran Honored for His Role in Airport’s Development WV Press Release Sharing BEAVER, W.Va. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and West Virginia Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael joined local leaders – including Raleigh County Memorial Airport (RCMA) manager Tom Cochran – in breaking ground for the[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard addresses pay issues for Operation Lone Star Deployment
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard is an organization that takes great pride in the care of our servicemembers for their dedicated service to our State and Nation. When members of the West Virginia National Guard serve in a State Active Duty status, which is[Read More…]
Boone Memorial Health receives Donate Life Award for organ donation efforts
WV Press Release Sharing MADISON, W.Va. – Boone Memorial Health (BMH) recently received a gold award from Donate Life West Virginia for its commitment to educate employees and the community about the crucial need for organ, eye, and tissue donation. BMH employees supported Donate Life West Virginia through the West[Read More…]
Brian McPherson of Belpre, Ohio, takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Bridgeport Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brian McPherson of Belpre, Ohio, 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 Bridgeport Country Club with a three over par 75.[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine helps Beckley clinic aid patients in opioid recovery through acupuncture technique
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Patients in recovery from opioid use disorder have an additional treatment option at a Beckley, W.Va., clinic, as a result of training provided at the WestVirginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). The school’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is sponsoring the[Read More…]
W.Va. Nursery and Landscape Association registers ‘Strong Disapproval’ of WVU’s proposed cutbacks to Landscape Architecture Program
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) registered its “strong disapproval” to leaders at West Virginia University (WVU) for its proposed elimination of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Landscape Architecture and the reduction of staff in Soil and Plant Sciences from[Read More…]