West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today released new data on child care services and families who receive child care subsidies, highlighting the essential role these subsidies play for working families across the state. Currently, there are 1,391[Read More…]
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West Virginia Department of Health urges vigilance during respiratory season
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As respiratory illnesses continue to evolve through the fall season, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is urging residents to remain vigilant against flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). West Virginians may evaluate their risk utilizing the state’s updated Pan Respiratory Dashboard, which now[Read More…]
WVU hazing prevention advocates work to expand West Virginia law, protect students
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Matthew Richardson and Akeya Simeon are on a hazing education mission, focusing on how to continue creating a safer and more inclusive community at West Virginia University where such destructive behaviors have no place. From regularly dropping in to parties and gatherings, to hanging out where students spend[Read More…]
Opinion: Meet the transportation division
By Public Service Commission Chair Charlotte Lane CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission’s Transportation Division is staffed by state-certified police officers, experienced railroad inspectors, and other transportation professionals. Our officers patrol the highways for unsafe semi-trucks, buses, and coal trucks. The majority of big trucks on the road are[Read More…]
West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons open Sept. 28
Hunters are reminded to purchase their license and stamps and review regulations West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice reminds hunters to prepare for archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear, and wild boar, which will open on Sept. 28. Hunters are encouraged to purchase their license and[Read More…]
November 5th General Election officially begins on Sept. 20
Absentee ballots to be mailed out starting on Friday West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The November 5 General Election officially begins on Friday, September 20, as county clerks will begin fulfilling absentee ballot requests. Under State Code, clerks are directed to begin mailing absentee ballots through the United[Read More…]
Senator Shelley Moore Capito receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for championing lifesaving cancer screening measures
Award is highest honor presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C., – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award this week, the most prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition[Read More…]
Expert pitch: ‘Well-timed and significant’ federal interest rate cut to benefit both consumers and businesses, WVU economist says
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University economist sees a multitude of potential benefits from the Federal Reserve’s half-point interest rate cut Wednesday (Sept. 18), a larger than expected reduction intended to help cushion the U.S. economy. Arabinda Basistha, associate professor of economics at the WVU John Chambers College of Business[Read More…]
Chief Logan State Park to host Built Wild® Days event in collaboration with America’s State Parks and Bronco Wild Fund by Ford
West Virginia Press Association LOGAN, W.Va. — Chief Logan State Park is set to be the site of one of just 17 outdoor adventures as it hosts Built Wild® Days, a national event presented by America’s State Parks and the Bronco Wild Fund by Ford. The National Ford Marketing team selected[Read More…]
CAMC teams up with United Way for Day of Caring
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of CAMC’s core values is “service with compassion.” While that usually refers to caring for patients, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, that value extends outside of the walls of the hospital and into its community. More than 100 members of CAMC’s workforce are[Read More…]