State has experienced a significant growth of its community foundations since 2000 Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Resiliency and generosity have been in the DNA of West Virginians since the state’s founding in 1863. At that time, the western counties of the then state of Virginia were realizing[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Standing on the front steps of the Capitol Sunday, Gov. Jim Justice, state officials and lawmakers joined the public in celebrating West Virginia’s founding while also celebrating success at controlling the COVID-19 spread. “The sun is shining beyond belief,” Justice[Read More…]

by Chris Slater, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State residents may not know much about the Contractors Association of West Virginia, but nearly everybody has seen what they do. The Contractors Association of West Virginia represents about 450 members, who in turn employ about 200,000 West Virginians. They build West[Read More…]

By Jessica Wilt, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — There’s nothing sweeter than enjoying a favorite treat, especially when that treat stems from a story close to one’s heart. True Treats Candy is bringing those memorable goodies to the public, as Susan Benjamin and Maryann Fisher have worked to collect[Read More…]

By Carri Graham, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Residents gathered throughout the day Sunday to celebrate the Mountain State’s 158th birthday. In honor of West Virginia Day, a celebration was held at West Virginia Independence Hall, the state’s birthplace. The event began with cake and refreshments followed by a proclamation[Read More…]

By John McCoy, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Chronic wasting disease of deer has been found in Southwestern Virginia, close enough to West Virginia’s most prized whitetail-producing counties to make wildlife officials nervous. “CWD is an enormous concern for all wildlife agencies, including us,” said Division of Natural Resources[Read More…]

By Candice Black, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Scenes from the Civil War were brought to Henderson Hall this weekend as a way to commemorate the establishment of West Virginia in the height of the war in 1863. Every year, the community gathers at Henderson Hall to[Read More…]

Opportunity for Businesses to Participate in Recovery-to-Work Program BECKLEY, W.Va. – The Communities of Healing recovery-to-work program has announced registration is open for a Fall 2021 cohort for small business and social enterprise leaders who are interested in providing employment to local citizens recovering from addiction. The goal is to[Read More…]

Release from West Virginia Junior College: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Junior College officials committed to donate $25,000 to the Charleston Area Medical Center Foundation to help fund the healthcare system’s new Center for Learning and Research.  The Learning and Research Center will help medical professionals sharpen their skills through[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that 246,200 people have signed up for the Do it for Babydog vaccine incentive lottery. The drawing for the various prizes will be done Saturday, June 19, and winners will be notified that day – though not[Read More…]