West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement after he registered as an independent at the West Virginia State Capitol. “From my first day in public service in 1982, I have always focused on doing what’s best for my state and[Read More…]
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Judy Moore of NRGRDA named ‘Sharp Shooter’ in annual competition by West Virginia Executive Magazine
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Judy Moore, Deputy Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Executive Director of the WV Hive, was named a 2024 “Sharp Shooter” in the annual recognition by the West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine. Moore and other members of the[Read More…]
Grant County Bank raises funds during 22nd annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament
West Virginia Press Association MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Grant County Bank is continuing to support the Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society with donations from its most recent event—the 22nd Annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament. A record number of 22 teams participated during the Friday, May 3rd event.[Read More…]
Community engagement and partnerships the focus of June 6 WVSOM presentation
NIH to present national engagement ‘toolkit’ based on WVSOM’s CRCH model LEWISBURG W.Va. — Anyone interested in increasing community engagement and building community partnerships will want to mark Thursday, June 6, on their calendar. The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is hosting a free[Read More…]
WV Bioscience Summit highlights growing life sciences industry
By FRED PACE [email protected] HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Officials from Marshall University, West Virginia University and several businesses related to the bioscience industry gathered Wednesday at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus for the 12th annual West Virginia Bioscience Summit. “There is a great deal of medical[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVSOM/National Institutes of Health hosting community engagement presentation on June 6
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has issued the following media advisory: On June 6, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is hosting a presentation in partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Community Engagement Alliance, “Sustaining Community Partnerships: Fostering Relationships Between Communities[Read More…]
Outdoor fitness court opens at University of Charleston
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has opened its new Outdoor Fitness Court, which was unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 29. Located by the scenic riverbank adjacent to the Boat House, this facility is open to the public and offers a unique[Read More…]
105th WV Amateur Championship sees 2011 champion Christian Brand win again
West Virginia Press Association WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Christian Brand of Scott Depot repeated as champion of the 105th WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston, sponsored by United Bank and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), 13 years after he first won[Read More…]
Sarah Dixon appointed as Family Court Judge of the Sixth Family Court Circuit, serving Cabell County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On May 29, Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has appointed Sarah Dixon to the Sixth Family Court Circuit serving Cabell County. She will fill the seat vacated by Judge Jason Spears.
Ryan Flanigan appointed as Circuit Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court serving Mercer County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On May 29, Gov. Jim Justice announced that he has appointed Ryan Flanigan to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court serving Mercer County. He fills the seat vacated by Judge Derek Swope’s retirement. Flanigan received his B.A. and M.A. in Political Science at Marshall University. Flanigan graduated[Read More…]
