WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON – State Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason, has been named chairman of the Education Committee. State Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, made the announcement on Wednesday. “We have made monumental strides in providing educational options and expanding school choices for our families,” Senate President Blair[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $336,105 from the National Science Foundation for scientific research at West Virginia University
WV Press News Sharing Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $336,105 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for scientific research at West Virginia University (WVU). The research project will focus on how environments have adjusted to climate shifts, including temperature,[Read More…]
Carder takes Low Round honors for West Virginia Golf Association Senior Series event at The Pines
Press release from the West Virginia Golf Association: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Richard Carder of Fort Ashby earned the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) Senior Series event Wednesday at The Pines Country Club one the strength of five birdies, leading to[Read More…]
Packed leaderboard after three rounds at the WV Amateur Championship; Event concludes Wednesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The third day of the 103rd WV Amateur Championship on the Meadows Course at The Greenbrier, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston, sponsored by United Bank and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), saw a change in leadership from[Read More…]
First day of WV Junior Amateur Championship concludes at Sleepy Hollow
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Junior Amateur Championship, for players under 18 and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), concluded the first day of play at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club on Monday. Leaders after the first of day of play are Bryson Beaver of[Read More…]
WVPA Convention: Reserve your hotel room now; room discount ends today
Event set for Aug. 4-6 at Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston WV Press News Release CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Press Association: If you’re attending Convention 2022 reserve your hotel rooms today. Don Smith, WV Press executive director, is urging all those planning to attend to reserve their room[Read More…]
After a long journey, ‘WV Ascender’ finds a home in the Greenbrier Valley
By Matt Young, WV News Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – As a member of Ascend West Virginia’s second class, Benjamin Isenberg is one of Greenbrier County’s newest residents. However, the unconventional path which brought Ben and his family to the Mountain State was somewhat less beaten than most. After spending more[Read More…]
June education webinars address enterprise journalism, data tools, collaboration
WVPA Foundation funding access to industry training webinars for all member newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation, in conjunction with Online Media Campus, is funding access to member newspapers to the OMC industry training webinar program. The Foundation has partnered with OMC and is paying all WVPA[Read More…]
Opinion: New Internet Bill Assistance Program
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission There are many programs to help low-income people pay for their electric, gas, water and telephone utility bills. However, until now there has been little in the way of assistance for internet service. During the pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission created[Read More…]
Pam Pritt named executive editor of WVU Magazine communications
Pritt, currently a trustee for the West Virginia Press Association Foundation, has connection with state’s newspapers WV Press News Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Pam Pritt has been chosen to serve in a new leadership role within University Relations and Enrollment Management as executive editor of WVU Magazine communications starting Monday, May 16. In[Read More…]