West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement in honor of Labor Day. “Our great nation was built on the backs of West Virginia’s strong, dedicated workforce. A workforce that continues to keep the lights on, educate our children, bolster our economy[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Capito announces resources to support W.Va. fire departments, first responders
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Aug. 30, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 29 fire departments, six first responder organizations, five city governments, and one university in West Virginia.[Read More…]
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issues 41 Memorandum Opinions (Aug. 29)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has issued 41 Memorandum Opinions this week. There is a link to each on the Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: Supreme Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary (courtswv.gov).
West Virginia set to receive more than $3.8M in unclaimed money case settlement
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with a bipartisan coalition of 30 states, announced that they have reached a settlement in a case against the state of Delaware. The litigation was in connection with unclaimed property involving MoneyGram transfers. The Attorney General joined a[Read More…]
Gayle Manchin, ARC Federal co-chair, and Ryan Thorn, USDA Rural Development West Virginia state director, help WV Hive showcase small business development
$750,000 federal grant announced to facilitate Food Incubation Hub in Fayette County West Virginia Press Association FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – On Aug. 28, leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive were joined by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department[Read More…]
Dedication ceremony marks the beginning of improved mental healthcare services for patients in Barbour County
West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) will host a dedication ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new Barbour Behavioral Health Building in Belington. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Friday, September 6, at 70 North Sturmer Street in Belington, next[Read More…]
WV receives $301,000 in Specialty Crop Block grants
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Eight West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations, and agencies will share in $301,000 in FY 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered through the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). The monies will help fund[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia announces September 4 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, September 4, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite West Virginia job seekers and employers[Read More…]
Marshall University and West Virginia Public Broadcasting announce partnership
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University, on behalf of its School of Journalism & Mass Communications (SOJMC), and West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) have announced a new strategic partnership that will establish a collaborative environment for media education and content production. This partnership will see the opening[Read More…]
Secretary of State’s office conducts training for Fusion Liaison Officers ahead of November 5 general election
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of the state’s broader effort to prepare stakeholders for West Virginia’s November 5 General Election, the WV Secretary of State’s Office traveled to Canaan Valley last week to conduct a training for Fusion Liaison Officers (FLOs) at their annual training conference. The FLO[Read More…]
