West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A verbal complaint was made on April 25 to the WV Secretary of State’s Office calling attention to inaccurate election information being sent to West Virginia voters by a statewide candidate or committee. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, it appears[Read More…]
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WorkForce West Virginia announces May 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia has announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers[Read More…]
West Virginia Coal Association statement on EPA’s final carbon rule
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Chris Hamilton, President and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association offered the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement today of a final rule affecting carbon emissions from coal-fired electricity facilities: “Make no mistake, the rules announced by EPA today are[Read More…]
Ground broken on state’s newest RV campground in Monongalia County
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and other officials broke ground on the state’s newest RV campground and resort at Mylan Park. The RV Park is an $11 million state-of-the-art campground that will feature 169 RV sites, cabins, a clubhouse, and other camping amenities. This project sits[Read More…]
Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition winners announced
WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab foster expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – Community entrepreneurs and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) students presented their business ideas before an expert panel of judges and a live audience at the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business[Read More…]
Opinion: Voters should rely on “trusted sources” for election and campaign information for WV’s May 14 Primary
By W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner With a divided electorate that has been galvanized by the policy issues facing the nation since 2020, many passionate Americans have taken a newfound interest in voting information and the mechanics of election administration. To protect the bedrock of our democracy – the[Read More…]
WVU Nursing & BridgeValley partnership providing pathway for RNs to obtain bachelor’s degree
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Through a new dedicated partnership between the West Virginia University School of Nursing and BridgeValley Community and Technical College, students will be able to seamlessly transition from their associate degree to become a baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse. The 3-1 pathway allows BridgeValley students to complete their two-year associate degree, then take the[Read More…]
Regatta Commission announces 2024 entertainment lineup
Headliners include Montgomery Gentry ft Eddie Montgomery, Shaggy, The Fab Four, and I Love the 90s Tour CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Commission and Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin have announced the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. Shaggy, Wednesday, July 3 The Fab Four, Thursday, July[Read More…]
Rural Development partners with local organization to support high-speed internet deployment in rural West Virginia communities
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va.– U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn today announced that Rural Development is partnering with Generation West Virginia to support high-speed internet services in rural areas of southern West Virginia. Rural Development is awarding $610,116 through the Broadband Technical Assistance[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ session on Tuesday, April 30, in Princeton
West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Wild Roots Coffeehouse, 860 Mercer Street in Princeton. The public is encouraged to attend this free event, but registration is required. The event[Read More…]
