By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With a $501 million direct and indirect economic impact for the state, the West Virginia National Guard is “Always Ready, Always There!” when it comes to helping out their fellow Mountaineers. At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, during the West[Read More…]
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Boone Memorial Hospital voted into Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.
BMH is the only West Virginia hospital recognized in Soliant’s 2023 Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals contest WV Press Release Sharing MADISON, W.Va. – Boone Memorial Hospital secured the ninth spot in Soliant’s 2023 Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S. contest. The annual contest aims to recognize hospitals across[Read More…]
Living with HIV in West Virginia can be a lonely experience; medical professionals provide physical care and emotional support
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association This is part two of a two-part series, in conjunction with the “When All Are Counted” project, discussing some of the struggles patients, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community, have while living with HIV in the Mountain State. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For many living with[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announces $545,522 to support West Virginia pipeline safety programs
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has announced $545,522 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for the West Virginia Public[Read More…]
WV DHHR declares August as National Immunization Awareness Month
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of National Immunization Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health joins partners across the country to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. Governor Jim Justice also proclaimed August as Immunization Month in[Read More…]
New CRW flight route to Tampa begins in two months
Breeze Airways introduces third route out of West Virginia’s Capitol City WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In two months, West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) will offer a flight route to Tampa, Florida. This new nonstop route will begin Oct 4 with service on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at[Read More…]
Sick of sports? WVU study shows flu deaths rise when pro sports teams move into cities
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia University economists, whose research shows flu deaths increase when a city becomes home to a new professional sports team, say their data should make even the biggest fans reconsider support for taxpayer-funded stadium subsidies. According to their paper in Sports Economic Review, U.S. cities that[Read More…]
West Virginia Airport Managers Association honors two with WV Aviation Hall of Fame Induction
Thomas Cochran, Perry Dillon honored WV Press Release Sharing DAVIS, W.Va. (Aug. 2, 2023) — The West Virginia Airport Managers Association is honored to announce the induction of two distinguished individuals into the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. An installment ceremony to celebrate the 2023 inductees was held[Read More…]
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals announces plans to offer pediatric services
WV Press Release Sharing SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Patients in the Charleston area and southern West Virginia will soon have expanded and more convenient access to advanced pediatric care. WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals announced plans today for the opening of an inpatient pediatric unit located at Thomas Memorial Hospital and[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito announces support to help restart Generation WV Fellowship Program
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to Generation West Virginia (GWV). The award, which was secured through a CDS request made by Senator[Read More…]
