West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Paws N Pals Doggy Daycare and Boarding is holding an open house and one-year anniversary celebration from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, August 15, at its new location – 611 South Oakwood Avenue in Beckley, W.Va. Co-owners Jennifer Camarillo and Corey Lacy will[Read More…]
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In WVSOM’s student-designed activity, Appalachian stories illustrate the social determinants of health
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “Raise your hand if this simulation made you feel anxious or stressed,” said Courtney Eleazer, Ph.D., a faculty member at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). A sea of arms went up. First-year medical students had just completed the first mandatory activity of the academic year[Read More…]
DoHS appoints special consultant to the cabinet secretary for the Bureau for Social Services
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the appointment of Kim Ricketts as Special Consultant to the DoHS Cabinet Secretary for the Bureau for Social Services (BSS). Ricketts replaces former BSS Commissioner Jeff Pack who was recently appointed as Commissioner of the[Read More…]
New River CTC announces free upcoming six-week CNA class in Bluefield
West Virginia Press Association BLUEFIELD, W.Va. – New River Community and Technical College has announced the offering of a six-week Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class at their Bluefield location. This class is designed to prepare students to take their certification exam, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge needed[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing again ranks as top RN program in West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing has been named as the 2024 Best RN Program in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org. This marks the second year in a row for the recognition. “The WVU School of Nursing prides itself on academic excellence and this ranking highlights the outstanding work[Read More…]
WVDA to honor six “Women in Agriculture” at the State Fair of West Virginia
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Each year, the WVDA honors outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the agriculture industry, whether it be on the farm, in the classroom, in the lab or through outreach. The six recipients of the 2024 West Virginia Woman in Agriculture Award are[Read More…]
West Virginia Office of Broadband urges state organizations to apply for the Digital Equity Competitive grant program
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Office of Broadband, a division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), urges West Virginia organizations to apply for the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently launched the $1.25 billion[Read More…]
NRGRDA summer intern addressing policy and project priorities
Adam Ashley of the University of Virginia Getting Real-World Experience West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Adam Ashley, a recent graduate of the University of Virginia (UVA) with a degree in Government and American Politics, has been spending his summer internship researching key policy and project priorities of the[Read More…]
Farm-to-table dinners are back at West Virginia State Parks
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks farm-to-table dinner series is back for another year of flavorful fun. These farm-to-table dinners are the best way to experience the best of locally sourced food, including farm-fresh produce and regionally-crafted beverages in a stunning state park setting.[Read More…]
Marshall Board of Governors approves land acquisition for cyber security institute
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Board of Governors, on Aug. 6, approved the purchase of two separate pieces of property along 4th Avenue necessary to construct the Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) along the newly planned Innovation Corridor. The two lots, 1530 and 1540 4th Avenue, are currently[Read More…]
