West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University and Ascend WV — the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program supported by the WVU Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative — have joined forces to support the fight against the opioid epidemic in West Virginia. The University, along with[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice directs West Virginia Fusion Center, Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently[Read More…]
Rural Development announces $1.1 million in funding to assist West Virginia small businesses and entrepreneurs
Funding will support 11 projects across West Virginia West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced $1.1 million in funding to support rural small businesses, entrepreneurs, and agricultural producers across the Mountain State. “The Biden-Harris Administration is[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing, Suncrest United Methodist Church to collaborate for Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU School of Nursing and Suncrest United Methodist Church are hosting a Zoom educational session for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The Zoom session will be held Sept. 18, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature guest speakers who will discuss[Read More…]
WV Department of Education releases 2024 Balanced Scorecard results
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) released West Virginia’s Balanced Scorecard (Balanced Scorecard) results for the 2023-24 school year during the September meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE). The data represents the accountability ratings for public schools in the Mountain[Read More…]
Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb to headline the Diamond Jubilee of the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women (WVFDW) has announced that Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb will be the keynote speaker at their 60th annual meeting, September 20-22, 2024, at Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston, WV. The theme of the meeting[Read More…]
Putnam County music educator named 2025 WV Teacher of the Year
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) have announced Seth Skiles from Putnam County as the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY) during the Celebration of Excellence in Education: Honoring the 2025 Teacher and[Read More…]
Marshall County school librarian named 2025 WV School Service Personnel of the Year
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) have announced Nicole McCulley as the 2025 West Virginia School Service Personnel of the Year (SPOY). McCulley was honored during the Celebration of Excellence in Education: Honoring the 2025[Read More…]
WV Hive announces details of Fall 2024 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition, sets deadline of Noon October 15 for applications
$5,000 in cash prizes available to top five winners West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive has announced the Fall 2024 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition, with more than $5,000 in prizes awarded to the top five participants. Diana Woods, Collegiate Project Manager at[Read More…]
USDA and reinvestment fund launch application window for new program to increase access to healthy foods in underserved communities
Funding Inquiry Forms are Due Monday, Oct. 14 West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced that USDA and Reinvestment Fund launched the application window for the Food Access and Retail Expansion (HFFI FARE Fund), a new program under[Read More…]
