WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Josh Eilert, who has spent the last 16 seasons on the Mountaineer basketball staff, has been named head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University for an interim period, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today. “I spoke with knowledgeable basketball people[Read More…]
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Jefferson County’s Karrington Childress takes the crown at Miss West Virginia
By Toni Milbourne [email protected] MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County’s own Karrington Childress was extremely excited to compete in the 2023 Miss West Virginia pageant held at Martinsburg’s Airborne Event Center. But that participation excitement was pale in comparison to what she felt when she was crowned Miss West Virginia 2023.[Read More…]
WV Golf: Callaway Junior Rookie League sees 29 youth visit Big Bend Golf Course
Bailey Christian of Cattletsburg, Ky.; Larry Hodges of Hurricane; and Penelope Hart of Hurricane earn top honors WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour Rookie League, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), played Saturday at Big Bend[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey to give update on opioid settlements on Monday at 11 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the West Virginia Attorney General has issued the following media advisory: West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will give major updates regarding opioid settlements. WHO: Attorney General Morrisey WHAT: Important updates on opioid settlements WHEN: Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. WHERE: Attorney General’s Library OUT-OF-TOWN MEDIA: Video[Read More…]
Michele Blatt hired as new West Virginia School Superintendent
Veteran education leader has been serving as Deputy State Superintendent WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) named Michele Blatt as the 34th State Superintendent of Schools Friday during a special meeting in Charleston effective July 1, 2023. Blatt, who currently serves as the Deputy[Read More…]
West Virginia DHHR announces emergency energy assistance program for low income residents
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has announced applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted beginning Monday, June 26, 2023, through June 30, 2023, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible[Read More…]
Digital Relativity celebrates collaborative success at the 44th Annual Telly Awards
See the awarding-winning West Virginia videos here WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Digital Relativity (DR), a full-service tradigital agency, received national honors during the 44th Annual Telly Awards for its involvement in four video projects. The Telly Awards, which took place on May 23, recognize excellence in video[Read More…]
Opinion: New SNAP restrictions will worsen hunger for older West Virginians
By Seth DiStefano, Policy Outreach Director West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy SNAP restrictions included in this month’s federal debt limit deal will impact the Mountain State more severely than any other state on a per capita basis due to West Virginia’s aging population. Nationwide, nearly 750,000 older adults aged 50-54[Read More…]
Construction of Raleigh Solar Farm in southern West Virginia on track for 2024
By Josephine E. Moore The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Plans are moving forward to convert more than 500 acres of former farmland in Raleigh County into one of southern West Virginia’s first solar farms. Representatives with Enel Green Power North America attended a Raleigh County Commission meeting earlier in June[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $25.8 million for three West Virginia transportation projects
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,852,107 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia transportation projects. The funding will be used to upgrade and improve transportation infrastructure in Parkersburg, construct a multipurpose transit[Read More…]
