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Opinion: Kanawha County Health Department officer’s statement on passage of HB 5105

By Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Kanawha-Charleston health officer As a Public Health Officer, experienced emergency room physician and veteran, I have seen first-hand the ravages of the diseases West Virginia’s current childhood immunization laws protect against. I am deeply worried about the consequences on public health with the passage of HB5105.[Read More…]

Putnam County Career Technical Education instructor named CTE Teacher of the Year

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) in partnership with the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (WVACTE) presented culinary arts instructor Lynette Jones with the West Virginia CTE Teacher of the Year award during a surprise ceremony at the Putnam County Career and[Read More…]

Spring Awards Ceremony provides more than $102K to WVSOM students

LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Each year, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) recognizes medical students for their achievements in academics and the community during the school’s annual Spring Awards Ceremony. The event took place March 7 and recipients received a total of $102,300 through 29 scholarships, awards and certificates[Read More…]

NRGRDA and WV Hive sponsor Women’s Expo March 21-23, shining the light on many contributions by women in the region

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and its entrepreneurial arm – the West Virginia Hive – are major sponsors of the Woman of the Year reception and Women’s Expo being held March 21-23 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. This is[Read More…]

Gov. Justice, West Virginia National Guard announce new state partnership with African nation of Gabon

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced the West Virginia National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner to the nation of Gabon in central Africa for the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, expanding its successful program to a third partner nation.  “I’m thrilled to announce this[Read More…]

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