West Virginia Press Association WESTON, W.Va. – On June 17, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, toured the West Virginia State Fire Academy and addressed campers at the National Junior Firefighter Camp. The West Virginia State Fire Academy is operated by West Virginia University[Read More…]
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Caution urged as first heat wave of year approaches
West Virginia Emergency Management Division asks everyone to take steps to stay safe and cool As the first heat wave of 2024 sweeps across the nation, the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) urges everyone to learn and practice heat safety to stay safe and cool. With temperatures rising, it’s[Read More…]
WVDE issues statement on Paden City High School relocation
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has received notification from Wetzel County Superintendent Cassandra Porter that pursuant to W.Va. Code §18-4-10 (5), all students and staff of Paden City High School will be relocated with the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Her stated reasoning for this relocation was[Read More…]
WVU animal scientists say solar panels could make cattle grazing lands more profitable
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University researchers are shining a light on the benefits of solar panels on small cattle farms with the support of $1.6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. Matt Wilson, professor of animal sciences in the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and founder of the Alliance[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Middle College Program presented to state Board of Education during June meeting
Corrective action plan approved for Martinsburg North Middle School, Blatt receives outstanding evaluation CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) received a briefing about a new program to support students in foster care during its June meeting. The Middle College Program, the first of its kind in the[Read More…]
Jeffrey Pack to be appointed as Commissioner of West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced he will appoint Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services, a cabinet-level position in the administration. Pack is currently the Commissioner for the Bureau for Social Services within the West Virginia Department of Human Services and will remain in the[Read More…]
Over $20,000 up for grabs in the Grow This Throwdown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension will award over $20,000 in grant funding to winners of the inaugural Grow This Throwdown gardening competition later this year. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 in grant funding. The second prize winner will receive $7,500. Third prize is $5,000 and is[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey issues statement following Senate confirmation of W.Va. Solicitor General to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a statement following the Wednesday confirmation of the U.S. Senate of W.Va. Solicitor General Lindsay See to be a commissioner on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “I am very proud that Lindsay See, West Virginia’s Solicitor General, was confirmed as a[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Shaheen lead effort to preserve JROTC programs
Legislation aims to prevent closure of JROTC programs amid nationwide military recruiting challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) led a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Preserving JROTC Programs Act, legislation that would reduce the statutory enrollment requirement for JROTC programs from 100[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: W.Va. Army National Guard to hold Army Birthday Ruck March
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Army National Guard will be holding a ruck march and run celebrating the United States Army 249th Birthday at the West Virginia State Capitol, June 14, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Participants will be meeting at the Veterans Memorial at the Capitol[Read More…]
