West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has announced the completion of the first comprehensive study of homelessness in the state. The pivotal study sheds light on the complexities and diverse nature of the population experiencing homelessness in West[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: New Cabell County Family Court judge to be sworn in (July 10)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Sarah E. Dixon will be sworn in as a family court judge in Cabell County at 1 p.m. on July 10 in Courtroom One of the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington. Governor Jim Justice appointed Ms. Dixon to the bench in the Sixth Family Court Circuit (Cabell[Read More…]
WVSOM honors employees, retirees at annual celebration
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – On the 161st anniversary of West Virginia’s entry into the union, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) had a wild and wonderful celebration of its own — one that recognized some of the individuals who make the school a leader in medical education in the Mountain State and nationwide.[Read More…]
New community garden to support women in recovery at Hope House Ministries with the launch of “Carrie’s Garden”
West Virginia Press Association RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems, in partnership with Hope House Ministries, Home National Bank, and supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funding, announces the launch of Carrie’s Garden, an innovative community gardening project designed to support the residents of Hope House Ministries.[Read More…]
WVDEP honors youth environmental groups from around the state
Young West Virginians doing their part for a cleaner environment West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Youth Environmental Program (YEP) presented close to $15,000 in cash awards to youth groups from around the state for their efforts to better the environment in[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team
West Virginia Natural Resources Police dive team to enhance water safety and law enforcement around state West Virginia Press Association HINTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced on July 3 the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist[Read More…]
HHOMA launches statewide listening tour
Invites all public and community comments CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) has announced a listening tour will be held across the state running July to October with stops in Montgomery, Mount Hope, Parkersburg and Welch. The primary objective of this tour is to actively engage[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association welcomes U.S. FDA Approval of Kisunla (Donanemab)
West Virginia Press Association CHICAGO, IL — The Alzheimer’s Association celebrates the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action on July 2 to approve Kisunla™ (donanemab, Eli Lilly) for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, which includes mild cognitive impairment and the mild dementia stage of Alzheimer’s disease, with[Read More…]
Ryan Browning appointed to 28th District in House of Delegates
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Ryan Browning to the West Virginia House of Delegates for the 28th District which represents Wayne County. Browning fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Mark Ross and will serve the remainder of the unexpired term.
U.S. Senator Manchin wishes West Virginians a Happy Independence Day
West Virginia Press Association “Independence Day is a time for us all to put aside our differences and come together as Americans to celebrate our great nation. On this day, we remember the brave heroes who were willing to take up arms, fight for our freedoms and create this great country[Read More…]