Program placing journalists in local newsrooms By Al Cross, Director University of Kentucky, Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues Rural newspapers are missing out on a great deal – subsidized, eager, young reporters who can boost coverage and build the paper’s brand as a public service. The deal comes[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: WVU Extension expert provides tips for dealing with invasive spotted lanternfly:
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is hatching season for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect from Asia that a West Virginia University expert describes as a “serious economic threat” to agricultural industries. First detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, the spotted lanternfly has since been found in several other states, including multiple[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Gov. Justice to hold groundbreaking ceremony for section of Corridor H in Tucker County Friday at 11 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of the Governor has issued the following media advisory: Gov. Justice will hold groundbreaking ceremony for section of Corridor H in Tucker County Friday at 11:00 a.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Transportation Jimmy Wriston, P.E., other officials. WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for[Read More…]
Fairmont’s Jess Ferrell takes WV Golf Association Amateur Series at Stonewall Resort
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) West Virginia Amateur Series, presented by PSIMED, saw Jess Ferrell of Fairmont the Championship Division at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke with a one under par 71 on the strength of seven birdies. Other highlights in the Championship[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Dr. Rahul Gupta joining WVSOM roundtable event at State Capitol in Charleston at 2 p.m. on Friday
WVSOM hosting a campus roundtable at 9 a.m. on Saturday in Lewisburg WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine has issued the following media advisory: WVSOM has announced a roundtable event with Rahul Gupta, M.D., at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., on Friday from[Read More…]
WV Golf Association’s Callaway Junior Tour opens 2023 season at Edgewood Country Club
Isaac Hayes of Hurricane and Kerri-Anne Cook of Oceana posted rounds of the day WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), opened its 2023 season Monday at Edgewood Country Club with[Read More…]
Funeral services for slain WVSP Sgt. Cory Maynard at 3 p.m. today at Mingo Central High School
Visitation for the public starts at noon By NANCY PEYTON BROWN [email protected] DELBARTON, W.Va. — Memorial services have been set for West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard, who was killed in the line of duty Friday. Maynard, 37, will be honored during services at Mingo Central High School on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to host roundtable event with Rahul Gupta, M.D., director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Saturday’s roundtable related to substance use disorder and recovery LEWISBURG, W.Va — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has issued the following media advisory: The media is invited to attend a roundtable event with Rahul Gupta, M.D., a native of West Virginia and the first physician to serve[Read More…]
WCHSTV’s Bob Aaron to be inducted into Gold Circle of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – Ohio Valley Chapter
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eyewitness News has announce that senior reporter Bob Aaron will be inducted into the Gold Circle by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The Gold Circle is one of the highest Emmy honors given by NATAS,[Read More…]
WV PSC Column: How a Utility Rate Case Works
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission With several rate cases pending before the Public Service Commission (PSC) this year, I thought it might be helpful to explain what happens when a utility applies for a rate increase. The original rate case filing consists of testimony from utility[Read More…]
