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West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association board votes to support volunteer work of W.Va. Extension Master Gardener Association

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The board of directors of the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) voted recently to contribute $2,500 to the West Virginia Extension Master Gardener Association to support its April 12-14 state conference at the Silver Maple Level. Julie Robinson, WVNLA executive director,[Read More…]

Opinion: Kanawha County Health Department officer’s statement on passage of HB 5105

By Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Kanawha-Charleston health officer As a Public Health Officer, experienced emergency room physician and veteran, I have seen first-hand the ravages of the diseases West Virginia’s current childhood immunization laws protect against. I am deeply worried about the consequences on public health with the passage of HB5105.[Read More…]

Putnam County Career Technical Education instructor named CTE Teacher of the Year

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) in partnership with the West Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (WVACTE) presented culinary arts instructor Lynette Jones with the West Virginia CTE Teacher of the Year award during a surprise ceremony at the Putnam County Career and[Read More…]

Spring Awards Ceremony provides more than $102K to WVSOM students

LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Each year, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) recognizes medical students for their achievements in academics and the community during the school’s annual Spring Awards Ceremony. The event took place March 7 and recipients received a total of $102,300 through 29 scholarships, awards and certificates[Read More…]

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