West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, Senate President Craig Blair and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw have issued statements following the passing of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley. Statement from Gov. Justice: “Cathy and I are truly heartbroken about Bob’s passing, and we’ll continue praying for[Read More…]
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Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Wyoming County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning of the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County: Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, was fatally injured Thursday morning at the CM Energy Operations LP Surface Mine in Wyoming County[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce USPS pauses planned changes to mail delivery network
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Postal Service (USPS) has committed to pausing its planned changes to mail delivery networks until January 1, 2025. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s decision is a direct response to the letter Senators Manchin and Capito, along with their bipartisan colleagues, sent, which expressed[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association breaks ground on new space for expanded behavioral health services in Belington
West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) broke ground on April 16, 2024 to start construction on a new space for its expanded behavioral health services department in Belington. Eric Ruf, CEO of BCHA, said the expansion project is in response to the organization’s recognition[Read More…]
Marshall Health Network performs West Virginia’s first Stryker Hinge revision knee replacement
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Orthopaedic surgeons at Marshall Health Network recently performed the state’s first Stryker Triathlon® Hinge revision knee replacement. “The Triathlon Hinge expands a surgeon’s options when faced with a difficult or complex revision knee surgery. The Hinge interfaces seamlessly with the other line of primary[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association invites West Virginians to register for 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s®
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the World’s Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter invites the community to join the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in one of the nine statewide 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s. In[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Marshall University, state and federal partners to break ground for Institute for Cyber Security (May 17)
Lt. General Robert J. Skinner, JFHQ-DoDIN, to serve as special guest speaker West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Officials with Marshall University, West Virginia University and Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network, a component of the United States Cyber Command, among other government and educational partners, have scheduled[Read More…]
Annual Dash for Diabetes 5K registration now open
West Virginia Press Association RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems is once again teaming up with the City of Ravenswood to host the eighth annual Dash for Diabetes 5k Walk/Run event. This year’s race will begin at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 8th, 2024, at Ravenswood’s Riverfront Park. Same day registration[Read More…]
During Infrastructure Week, Rural Development announces projects to strengthen rural infrastructure in West Virginia
Project will benefit nearly 1,200 West Virginians in Mineral County West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced that Rural Development is funding $840,000 to the New Creek Public Service District to upgrade its wastewater infrastructure in[Read More…]
Marshall University unveils helicopter for aviation program
Companion flight simulator installed for future use West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On May 13, Marshall University, in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Loft Dynamics, celebrated the arrival of inaugural equipment set to propel the university’s aviation program forward, encompassing rotor-wing education. In a ceremony at the Bill Noe[Read More…]