Sen. Manchin nominates 925 West Virginians during Senate tenure West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va.– On Nov. 7, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced his intent to nominate 43 West Virginia students to the U.S. Service Academies, which include the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption have announced the expansion of a key initiative aimed at increasing adoptions for youth in foster care who have been waiting the longest. Through a unique public-private partnership, the Foundation’s signature Wendy’s Wonderful[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The auxiliaries of CAMC General Hospital and CAMC Memorial Hospital sponsored Veterans Day flag ceremonies Wednesday, Nov. 6, to honor the patients, families and veterans who are members of the CAMC workforce and our community. The ceremonies included a presentation of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance and[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — As the holiday season draws near, Charleston is gearing up for another unforgettable celebration of lights, family fun and holiday spirit. From November 15 through January 1, GoMart Ballpark will come alive once again with the Salango Law Light the Night, West Virginia’s largest[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia released 24 Memorandum Decisions on Nov. 6. There is a link to each on the Supreme Court Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/supreme-court-of-appeals/opinions.

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito will help leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) cut the ribbon at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, for a new facility set to become the future home of PATTERN, which aims to[Read More…]

BELINGTON, W.Va. — Community sponsors and volunteers came together on Saturday, November 2nd to support Barbour Community Health Association’s thirteenth annual Turkey Trot. This event is held each year to raise funds for the Heart and Hand House and the Belington Presbyterian Church. The two local organizations come together each[Read More…]

Clinic recognized for improving hypertension control rates as part of national Target: BP initiative West Virginia Press Association PARSONS, W.Va. — St. George Medical Clinic has been awarded the Silver Achievement Award by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) for its outstanding commitment to improving[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – On Nov. 5, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn announced that Rural Development is investing $136,134 in grant funding to four farmers and agricultural producers through the Value-Added Producer Grant Program (VAPG).   “West Virginia’s small agricultural producers[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to dry weather conditions, low water levels in communities, and fire activity, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation that bans all outdoor burning throughout West Virginia, effective today, November 4, 2024. The ban, which is[Read More…]