By WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $17,379,983 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for seven projects across West Virginia. This funding will support renovating a building into a health clinic to[Read More…]
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Final matches set for today’s WVGA Senior Amateur Championship at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two finals matches are set for today at the West Virginia Senior Amateur Championship, sponsored by Little General Stores and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane. Pat Carter of Huntington and Bryan Myers of Wheeling[Read More…]
Country Roads Trust, Diversified Energy to hold 2nd Annual free youth football camps at Milan Puskar Stadium
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Country Roads Trust — the name, image and likeness leader for West Virginia University student-athletes — is pleased to again partner with Diversified Energy in announcing two free football camps for elementary and middle school aged kids on Friday, June 16, at Milan Puskar Stadium.[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces expansion of the popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Jim Justice has announced a major expansion of the popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail. The trail now has nine new stops, bringing the total up to 38 for those looking to explore cascades across the Mountain State. Since its[Read More…]
WV Department of Health and Human Resources highlights 988 as a mental health resource for EMS first responders
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of Mental Health Month and EMS Week, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health – Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is highlighting a resource available to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) first responders. Crisis counselors with the 988 Suicide &[Read More…]
A New Flavor: New majority owner at Mister Bee
By Jess Mancini City Editor, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia’s only potato chip maker has a new business partner, officials said Monday. Kevin Holden, founder and CEO of Bite Brands of Atlanta, Ga., became majority owner around May 1. Mary Anne Ketelsen of Parkersburg, who revitalized[Read More…]
Fayetteville selected for National Planning Assistance Program to support outdoor recreation and community revitalization
WV Press Release Sharing FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Fayetteville is one of 25 towns nationwide selected to receive planning assistance through the federal Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Northern Border[Read More…]
Star-studded cast headed Greenbrier for third annual GameChanger Golf Classic
Hall of Fame College Basketball Coach Roy Williams heads All-Star lineup for Wednesday’s Prevention Education Fundraiser WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The third annual GameChanger Golf Classic is Wednesday and Thursday at the Greenbrier, raising awareness and funds for the prevention education program in West Virginia elementary and secondary[Read More…]
West Virginia health officer discusses forever chemicals in state’s drinking water
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Forever chemicals have been identified in water systems throughout the state, according to West Virginia’s health officer. Since 2019, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has worked with the U.S. Geological Survey to test water from 279[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Hall of Fame basketball Coach Roy Williams will deliver the keynote speech at GameChanger Prevention Education Golf Classic Dinner at Greenbrier Resort on Wednesday
Three-time national champion coach to speak at Golf Classic dinner WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Hall of Fame and National Champion basketball coach Roy Williams has agreed to host and deliver the keynote speech at the third annual GameChanger Prevention Education Golf Classic Dinner on Wednesday at the[Read More…]
