More Than 2,500 West Virginians Will Benefit from Investment West Virginia Press Association SCARBRO, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced that USDA is investing $1.7 million to improve water and wastewater infrastructure for the White Oak Public Service District (PSD)[Read More…]
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DoHS hires first statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability Coordinator
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has announced the hiring of Susan File to serve as the first Statewide Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Coordinator. In this newly established role, File will serve as the central point of contact in West Virginia[Read More…]
Celebrate car culture at the West Virginia HillFest from August 9-11
West Virginia Press Association SNOWSHOE, W.Va. – Get ready for a celebration of car culture at the West Virginia HillFest, taking place from August 9-11, 2024, at the stunning Snowshoe Resort. This three-day event is set to blend thrilling time trials on iconic mountain roads with a vibrant car culture,[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In an effort to support West Virginia’s farming community, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused dangerous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate[Read More…]
WVU launches online survey to aid presidential search
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Board of Governors Vice-Chair and Presidential Search Committee Chair Dr. Patrice Harris sent the following letter to members of the University community Wednesday (July 24), providing an update on the presidential search process. July 24, 2024 Dear West Virginia University Community, Over the last[Read More…]
Opinion: Service After Service: Veterans as a key to West Virginia’s workforce and future
By Retired Major General James Hoyer Toward the end of July each year, we recognize National Hire a Veteran Day. I want to share some perspectives on why we all should pause and think about this for our communities and shared future. I reached out to some of our state’s[Read More…]
WVDNR reopens Summersville Lake WMA Archery Trail and Range
West Virginia Press Association SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. –The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) archery trail and range has been updated and reopened for public use. Through a cooperative effort between the WVDNR, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive hosting August 6 Coffee Talks session in Lewisburg
Ascend WV Greenbrier Valley partnering West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. –The West Virginia Hive is teaming up with Ascend WV Greenbrier Valley to host its next Coffee Talks networking session. The free event is being sponsored by City National Bank and will be held at the West Virginia School[Read More…]
Highmark Foundation awards nearly $600,000 in grant gunding to 135 schools benefitting students throughout Pa. and W.Va.
West Virginia Press Association PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Officials from the Highmark Foundation have announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 Highmark Foundation School Grants and Awards Program, totaling $595,345. The organization received more than 300 applications from across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Public, private, parochial, charter and vocational high schools throughout[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is our campus
By Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president, West Virginia University For the last ten years, I have gone on county tours to visit our state’s 55 counties. I believe our campus stretches beyond the physical borders of Morgantown, Beckley or Keyser. Our campus encompasses the entire state, and nothing excites me[Read More…]
