West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twenty-three West Virginia companies that grew their business by exporting a good or service to a new country last year were recognized by state officials in a ceremony on July 22. Eight of these companies were first-time winners. During the event, each business received the[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Manchin applauds reopening of Weirton’s Cleveland-Cliffs site as distribution transformers facility
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) applauded Cleveland-Cliffs’ announcement to redevelop its Weirton, West Virginia facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. The new facility will use existing building assets and infrastructure, reinvigorating a strong workforce of United Steelworkers who have faced[Read More…]
Water Days presented by Quantum Party Rentals and Salango Law returns to Laidley Field
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Get ready for the splash of the summer! Quantum Party Rentals is excited to announce the return of Water Days at Laidley Field, featuring the Mega Inflatable Carnival. This highly anticipated event will take place on Saturday, July 20th, from 10:00 AM to[Read More…]
DoHS reduces number of children in state custody, continues CPS workforce vacancy improvements
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), on July 18, announced the lowest number of children in State custody in more than seven years, in addition to continued improvements to its Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS)[Read More…]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24,[Read More…]
West Virginia 211 reaches 150,000 calls: A testament to community trust and support
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia 211, the state’s premier helpline connecting residents with essential services and resources, has announced a significant achievement: receiving its 150,000th call. Since answering its first call in March 2019, West Virginia 211 has been steadfast in its mission to provide critical assistance and support to[Read More…]
CAMC named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row CAMC has earned this designation. CAMC also has been recognized as a High Performing[Read More…]
DoHS to implement Structured Decision Making tool for centralized intake for abuse and neglect
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has partnered with Evident Change to design and implement the Structured Decision Making® (SDM) intake tool for its Centralized Intake for Abuse and Neglect. A two-day SDM Project kick-off began July 17. “We are excited to collaborate with Evident[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health celebrates 50th anniversary of West Virginia WIC
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is proud to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its inception in 1974, WIC has been a cornerstone of public health efforts, providing essential nutrition assistance to[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVSOM/The Health Plan scholarship program announcement (July 19)
WHEELING, W.Va. — On Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m., in Wheeling, Jeff Knight, president and CEO of The Health Plan (THP), and James W. Nemitz, president of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), will announce a partnership that allows medical students attending WVSOM to apply for The[Read More…]