The free community event is hosted by the Mountain State Chapter of WAI and local aerospace industry partners and encourages participation in aviation activities and STEM West Virginia Press Association BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — “All it takes is one spark of interest to create a lifelong passion in aviation,” said Paige[Read More…]
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WVU School of Dentistry alumni raise nearly $1M to name orthodontic clinic for longtime department chair
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Since 1994, Dr. Peter Ngan has guided students at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry through a rigorous residency program to help them build successful specialty careers in orthodontics. After 30 years, alumni are sharing their gratitude for his dedication with gifts totaling more than $900,000 to name[Read More…]
Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon to offer free training for nonprofit organizations on governance, board development
West Virginia Press Association BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Buckhannon will offer a free training for nonprofit organizations titled “Nonprofit Governance: Developing and Sustaining an Effective Board” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Greek Alumni Room, located at 59 College Ave. in[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services to Host Pediatric EMS Symposium
West Virginia Press Association WHAT: The West Virginia EMS for Children Pediatric Symposium MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 2:30 PM WHERE: The Boy Scouts of America’s Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mount Hope CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health is proud to announce the West Virginia EMS[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Join The Grant County Bank for Customer Appreciation Day at Riverton Branch
West Virginia Press Association What:As part of its 122nd-anniversary celebrations, The Grant County Bank is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day at the Riverton branch. Guests will be treated to complimentary food and beverages. Who:Hosted by Grant County Bank, open to all community members, customers, local officials, business leaders, and more.[Read More…]
West Virginia and Kentucky partner to tackle food insecurity in border counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) have established a cross-border cooperative agreement to aid food-insecure residents in Mingo County, WV, and select parts of Pike County, KY. This first-of-its-kind initiative will enable residents in these counties[Read More…]
Opinion: Thinking differently creates a win
By Greg Kozera, director of marketing, Shale Crescent USA If we do and think the way we always have, we can’t expect much to change. We will always get similar results. The thinking that got us to where we are today won’t take us to the next level. Last week,[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin congratulates the 2024 West Virginia National Blue Ribbon Schools
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) congratulated Gilmore Elementary School in Sandyville, Kellogg Elementary School in Huntington, and Pleasant Valley Elementary School in Fairmont for being recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Since its creation in 1982, the U.S. Department of Education’s[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing offers solutions to growing nationwide nursing faculty shortages
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing is working to help the students of today become the nursing educators of tomorrow. The nursing workforce shortage is well-known across the nation; however, the nursing faculty shortage is a lesser-known part of the equation. Advanced faculty age, a[Read More…]
2024 WV Senior Four-Ball Championship opens at Guyan
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Day one is in the books at the West Virginia Golf Association’s (WVGA) Senior Four-Ball Championship at Guyan Golf and Country Club in Huntington with 39 two-man teams teeing off in two divisions. Parkersburg Country Club members Brian McPherson and Cal Wood hold the lead[Read More…]
