Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (October 18, 2016) – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced that the state has developed a plan that adheres to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
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Endorsement: Morrisey defends Mountain State
From The Inter-Mountain: We West Virginians are no strangers to the mud-slinging brand of politics. That is no reason for us to be suckers for a candidate whose campaign is hip-deep in the slimy strategy. For years, the Mountain State endured an attorney general, Darrell McGraw, who did little for[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Sen. Manchin to address Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership
MEDIA ADVISORY: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27, 2016 HEALTHY HEART SUMMIT – Charleston, W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin III to offer keynote remarks WHAT: Participate in this half-day program organized by the Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) with local and state community leaders, federal speakers, a local cardiologist. We[Read More…]
Today at 4 p.m. is deadline for W.Va. voter registration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today is the last day for West Virginians to register to vote or update their registration before the 2016 General Elections. Residents needing to register or update registration must do so by 4 p.m. today. They can register online through the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website at https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/Landing To register[Read More…]
Media Alert: Federal, state organizations hosting rural entrepreneurship conference
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Representatives from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program, along with a host of West Virginia-based organizations, will host “A Conversation About Rural Entrepreneurship” on today and Wednesday (Oct. 18-19) in Fairmont. Media are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 11:30 am on[Read More…]
Media Alert: Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Walk to end Alzheimer’s’ set for Oct. 29
Media Alert: CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hundreds of Charleston residents will join in raising critically needed awareness and funds during the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s.’ The Oct. 29 event in Charleston is part of the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and[Read More…]
Exhibition Game: WVU vs. W.Va. Tech in men’s basketball
WVU News Release: No television or livestreaming for matchup in Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Tip off is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 29 for the West Virginia University’s men’s basketball exhibition game against WVU Tech at the King Coal Beckley Automall Arena in Beckley. Tickets for the Saturday, Oct. 29, game[Read More…]
WVU’s Academic Media Day gives media insight, connections to expert research
Find WVU experts at https://experts.wvu.edu/experts WVPA Staff Report MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With President Gordon Gee outlining WVU’s role in charting West Virginia’s future, explanations of social media’s role in the 2016 Presidential election and talk about everything from robotics to crime scene investigation, WVU’s first Academic Media Day provided attending[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey to host substance abuse conference with Ohio & Kentucky attorney generals
Attorney General office’s release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear and a host of experts will gather Oct. 27 in Huntington to discuss different methods in the fight against substance abuse. The neighboring attorneys general will lead[Read More…]
Highmark Foundation awards $90,000 for HIV/AIDS and STD prevention programs
Highmark Release: PITTSBURGH, PA. (Oct. 17, 2016) – The Highmark Foundation recently awarded $90,000 in grants to 10 community-based organizations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia to support evidence-based prevention education programs and risk reduction measures to address barriers to HIV/AIDS and STD care and treatment. “HIV/AIDS continues to be a[Read More…]
