West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Maj. Gen. Bill Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard, cordially invites our media partners to the retirement ceremony for Brig. Gen. Michaelle Munger at the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Culture Center, located at the State Capitol[Read More…]
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Martinsburg North update presented at WV Board of Education meeting
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Administrators from Berkeley County Schools (BCS) presented a progress report on Martinsburg North Middle School to the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) at its November meeting in Charleston. BCS Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ryan Saxe was joined by a delegation from the county[Read More…]
WVSOM will host reception for Tibetan Oracle
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is hosting The Nechung Oracle, Kuten-la, the official State Oracle of Tibet and spiritual advisor to the Dalai Lama, at a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 19. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. We hope everyone can join us,”[Read More…]
DoHS offers supports for youth transitioning out of foster care
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition. “When youth[Read More…]
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issues opinions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued the following Opinions on Nov. 12: State of West Virginia ex rel. Stephen Cross v. The Honorable David H. Wilmoth, Judge of the Circuit Court of Randolph County; Bryan Lanham, Superintendent of Tygart Valley Regional Jail; and The[Read More…]
Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia files opinions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) filed the following Opinions on Nov. 12: Helen Bradley v. Ohio County Board of Education and Katrina Lewis Dondi S. Stemple v. West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board There is a link to each on the Intermediate Court[Read More…]
WVDOH provides update on I-64 Barboursville work zone signage and safety review
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is expediting the next periodic review of the Interstate 64 work zone in Barboursville following two tractor-trailer crashes last week which shut down the interstate in both directions on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Both were determined to be[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing Beckley graduates achieve 100% first-time pass rate for NCLEX
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – West Virginia University School of Nursing Beckley Campus graduates have achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on their NCLEX-RN, the nationwide licensing examination for registered nurses. The official results from Mountain Measurements of the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) show the May 2024 Bachelor of[Read More…]
Gov. Justice signs HB 203 providing $1.2 million to West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Surrounded by several veterans and members of the Marshall University ROTC, Gov. Justice signed House Bill 203, which provides $1.2 million in funding for the West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville. “We just had Election Day, and if it weren’t for the people in this room, we wouldn’t even have[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito praises PATTERN facility and economic innovation at ribbon cutting and open house in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito offered high praise on Nov. 7 for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) new textile training and manufacturing facility set to become the future home of PATTERN, located at 412 City Avenue in Beckley. “The establishment of[Read More…]
