WVU Today Release: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University has achieved a historic milestone in its private fundraising efforts, surpassing the $1 billion goal in its “State of Minds” campaign more than a year before the deadline, University and WVU Foundation announced Friday (Sept. 30). Alumni and friends of WVU contributed $1,003,650,037 to the campaign through[Read More…]
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Natural gas industry energizing education in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s natural gas industry is providing significant financial and in-kind support to a variety of educational and youth-focused initiatives in the areas of STEM programming, workforce development, youth athletics, teacher training and general student needs. “With school in full swing across the Mountain State, West Virginia’s natural[Read More…]
Kanawha Rock and Gem Club show offers unique attractions
43rd Annual Kanawha Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show and Sale set for Oct. 15-16 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Searching for that unique gift for someone or looking for the opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping? If so, the 43rd Annual Kanawha Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show and Sale might be[Read More…]
Census: WV more income growth, less poverty, rising health insurance coverage
Release from The White House: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent data released by the Census Bureau shows the remarkable progress that American families have made as the recovery continues to strengthen. Nationwide, real median household income grew $2,800, or 5.2 percent in 2015, the fastest growth on record. The Census[Read More…]
Media alert: WVU experts available to discuss presidential debate
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Several West Virginia University faculty members will be available to offer reaction and expert commentary to the media tonight (Sept. 26) and in the coming days following the first of three presidential debates between the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and the Republican nominee Donald Trump. Contact University Relations/Communications at 304.293.6997 for[Read More…]
AARP WV providing 2016 Gubernatorial Video Voter Guide
AARP WV Release: Candidates go beyond sound bites on major issues facing older West Virginians & their families CHARLESTON, W.VA — AARP West Virginia has released its 2016 Video Voter Guide featuring exclusive one-on-one interviews with gubernatorial candidates Senate President Bill Cole (R) and Jim Justice (D), answering key questions on how they would improve the[Read More…]
Jordanian writer assassinated before trial over ISIS caricature
From the Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan – A prominent Jordanian writer on Sunday was shot dead in front of the courthouse where he had been on trial for sharing a cartoon deemed offensive to Islam. Nahed Hattar was shot dead outside a courthouse he was entering to be tried on contempt[Read More…]
WVPA Reminder: Newspapers need to file statement of ownership by Oct. 1, affidavit of circulation by Nov. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s time for West Virginia newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership form with the US Post Office and the Affidavit of Circulation form with the WV Secretary of State office. NOTE: The W.Va. Secretary of State’s office this week updated the Affidavit of Circulation form.: 2017 Newspaper Affidavit The WVPA has attached a sample letter[Read More…]
Speaker Armstead: Flood relief bill a critical step toward recovery
Fro the House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, says this week’s passage of an $85 million flood relief package is a critical step in ensuring the long-term recovery of communities ravaged by this summer’s flooding. The House of Delegates acted swiftly Sunday to approve the[Read More…]
Pocahontas Exhibition Mine to offer bus tours during Pumpkin Festival
POCAHONTAS, Va.- The Pocahontas Exhibition mine will offer bus tours on Oct. 1 during the Pumpkin Festival. The tours will leave from the Exhibition Mine and make stops or drive by several significant landmarks in the town. “There’s such a rich history that surrounds coal mining in Pocahontas,” said Mayor[Read More…]