West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Adam Wolfe to the 12th Family Circuit Court, serving Mercer and McDowell Counties. Wolfe won the election for the same seat and will begin his full term in 2025. A resident of Princeton, Wolfe earned his Bachelor’s of[Read More…]
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Senate President Craig Blair issues statement regarding arrest of Sen. Mike Maroney
West Virginia Press Association Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney. The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him appropriate time to dedicate[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health, the West Virginia Department of Education, and Aetna Better Health of West Virginia, announced the launch of the inaugural West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest. The initiative aims to recognize and celebrate elementary schools across the[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Lawmakers, community invited to honor lives touched by cancer (Aug. 26)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join a heartfelt event honoring the countless lives touched by cancer during the Lights of Hope display at the Capitol building courtyard. On Monday, August 26th, Lights of Hope bags will[Read More…]
West Virginia rolls out the country’s first digital vehicle titles
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia marks a significant milestone in its digital title journey with the nationwide rollout of the country’s first Digital Vehicle Title program. Setting a new standard in electronic titling systems, West Virginia’s Digital Title is not only digital but also fully transactable, marking[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $1 million for robotics engineering major at WVU
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $1,000,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to support the creation of a new bachelor’s degree program in Robotics Engineering at West Virginia University (WVU), contribute to robotics[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health announces success in whole blood program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services has announced a major milestone in statewide efforts to advance emergency medical care. Under Governor Jim Justice’s leadership, West Virginia is leading the nation by becoming the first state to implement comprehensive statewide[Read More…]
DoHS completes WV PATH implementation, first state with operational child welfare system
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), on Aug. 12, announced the completed implementation of West Virginia People’s Access to Help (WV PATH) making West Virginia the first State in the nation with a fully operational Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS). “The completion[Read More…]
The Herald-Dispatch, The Inter-Mountain, Spirit of Jefferson and The Weston Democrat win General Excellence honors for advertising at the 2024 WVPA convention
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s one of the moments we have all been waiting for — the announcement of the 2024 West Virginia Press Association advertising award winners. Held on Aug. 9, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston, members of the media gathered together to[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association offering $5,000 college scholarships to W.Va. college students studying landscape and horticulture
Deadline for Applications is September 30, 2024 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program is accepting applications for Mountain State students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, and nursery and greenhouse management. The deadline for applications to be[Read More…]
