CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced his plan to convene the West Virginia Legislature for a second special session this year, with the official date to be revealed on Monday. The Governor has been demanding a special session to deliver another personal income tax cut, implement a childcare tax credit, and[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South Graduation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – South will be holding a graduation ceremony for MCA – South Class 1- 2024/Class 62 at Haddad Riverfront Park, Charleston, West Virginia, Friday, September 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Media is invited to attend and document[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Grant County Bank celebrates customer appreciation day in Petersburg and Moorefield
West Virginia Press Association What:The Grant County Bank is kicking off its Customer Appreciation Days, celebrating 122 years of service to the community. Join us at the Petersburg and Moorefield branches for complimentary food, beverages, and the chance to win exciting tailgate packages including YETI coolers and custom Grant County[Read More…]
Delegate Heather Tully presents $61,500 in grant funding to first responders
West Virginia Press Association SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Delegate Heather Tully, R-Nicholas, recently joined first responders throughout her district to present grant funds to help them carry out their duties. Tully, who serves as vice chairwoman of the House Health and Human Resources Committee as well as on the House Committee[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $100 million for new high-performance computer system in Fairmont
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Sept. 3, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $100,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to General Dynamics Information Technology for NOAA’s newest high-performance computer (HPC) system, called[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia to present Distinguished Service Award to Senator Eric Tarr
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) will present state Senator Eric Tarr of Putnam County with the Nancy Tonkin Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, Sept. 7, during the APTA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. Senator Tarr, a[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia news: State’s physical therapists partner with WVU Medicine
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) announced that West Virginia University Medicine will be host sponsor for the ATPA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference Sept. 7-8 at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. “Our members are grateful and excited to have[Read More…]
West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities encourage public to participate in National Preparedness Month
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of National Preparedness Month, the West Virginia Departments of Health (DH), Health Facilities (DHF), and Human Services (DoHS) are encouraging West Virginians to take part in the annual campaign focused on preparing for emergencies and disasters to keep families and communities safe. This year’s[Read More…]
WVDOH awards contract to build bridge and access road to Morgantown Industrial Park
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A project to build a brand-new bridge and access road to Morgantown Industrial Park is among 29 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Gov. Jim Justice committed up to $70 million to the project connecting[Read More…]
Opinion: Building toward our highest potential
By Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president, West Virginia University Last month kicked off the first day of classes and the beginning of West Virginia University’s fall semester. The start of a school year always represents potential. There is a sense of excitement in the air. Optimism is contagious. There are[Read More…]



