By Austin Clay, director, Concord University Esports program Esports is growing exponentially in popularity among youth and their parents, and Concord University is developing an ecosystem to capitalize on the amazing skills and career opportunities growing out of participation in this international phenomenon. Esports, short for “electronic sports,” transforms online[Read More…]
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WV Hive hosting inclusive capital access community conversation in Princeton on June 25
West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive is conducting a community conversation on inclusive capital access from 1-2:30 p.m. June 25, at The Loft, 1123 Mercer Street in Princeton, W.Va. The event is free to those who register. Judy Moore, Deputy Director of the New River[Read More…]
APTA-West Virginia news: State’s physical therapists partner with WVU Medicine
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA-West Virginia) has announced that West Virginia University Medicine will be host sponsor for the APTA-West Virginia’s 2024 conference on Sept. 7-8 at The Embassy Suites in Charleston. “Our members are grateful and[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive Network to host 2nd annual Network and Resource Fair on June 27 in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its 2nd Annual Network and Resource Fair, set for Thursday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Black Knight Conference Center, 2400 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, W.Va. This event is free and[Read More…]
Gov. Justice kicks off summer with new tourism sweepstakes
Entrants can complete summer-travel bucket list for chance to win free autumn getaway CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice unveiled the Department of Tourism’s 2024 summer bucket list. The list, which includes iconic West Virginia adventures like waterfalls and nature hikes, provides a guide to summer travel in the Mountain State. Those who[Read More…]
Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame set to induct new members in 2024
West Virginia Press Association JACKSON’S MILL, W.Va. – The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHOF) will honor the 2024 inductees with a banquet on Saturday, July 20, at Jackson’s Mill. The evening will start with a reception at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. The banquet[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces over $5M in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant awards
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has awarded $5,532,553.00 in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant program funds to 30 projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist local communities in the establishment and continued operation of community corrections programs. The West Virginia Community Corrections Grant[Read More…]
Open house for WVSOM Testing Center set for June 25
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is preparing to celebrate the opening of the newest addition to its Lewisburg campus. From 5 to 7 p.m., June 25, WVSOM will host an open house for its 26,756-square-foot Testing Center. The first new construction on the school’s campus[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey: Federal judge issues preliminary injunction in Title IX, Student Privacy and Fairness for Women in Education case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Monday said the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky Northern Division has issued a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration’s recent Title IX regulation. That injunction restrains the U.S. Department of Education “from implementing, enacting, enforcing, or taking[Read More…]
Seventeen out of seven thousand: WVDOT covered bridges poster available for free download
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia is renowned for its covered bridges. Seventeen of the historic structures are located in the Mountain State, many still actively carrying traffic. As the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) maintains its more than seven thousand bridges statewide, historic covered bridges are not overlooked.[Read More…]
