West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has rolled out new statewide emergency medical services (EMS) protocols designed to empower first responders with faster decision-making capabilities. Cabinet Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, said the new protocols, which took effect on July 1, 2024, were[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In the wake of the fourth worker being struck this year in the Mountain State’s highway work zones, West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., is imploring motorists to pay attention and drive safely in work zones. “Imagine, if you will, we’re sitting here in my[Read More…]

Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on July 14 regarding the political violence against former President Donald Trump and the increasingly toxic political environment in America “Our nation stands at a critical moment in our history. I love my country and I cannot stand by and watch these events unfold[Read More…]

Plan includes the sale and license transfer of these facilities West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) has unveiled a comprehensive initiative aimed at bolstering the quality of care for seniors across West Virginia through a strategic capital investment plan for the state’s four[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Chosen from among the state’s county Teacher of the Year winners, these finalists exemplify dedication to student achievement and well-being through classroom[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On July 12, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee,  along with U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On July 11, Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $5.38 million in grant awards for projects throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program awarded $2,118,688 to 22 projects addressing child abuse and neglect. The West Virginia National Criminal History Improvement[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Paulette S. Wehner, M.D., has been named vice dean for education at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine effective August 1, announced David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), Marshall University vice president for health affairs and dean of the medical school. In[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Ben Eng, an associate professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and executive director of the iCenter, the university’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, has been named interim dean of Marshall’s Lewis College of Business. He takes on the new role July 12. Dean Don[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 10, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The bill, which is led by U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Dick[Read More…]