WV Press News Sharing Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, on Wednesday spoke on the U.S. Senate Floor on the life and legacy of Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Senator Manchin’s remarks as prepared: M. President, I rise today to[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Capito speaks on life and legacy of Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient
WV Press News Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va, on Wednesday delivered remarks on the Senate floor to commemorate the life of West Virginia native Hershel “Woody” Williams, and celebrate his legacy as the last Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Below is a transcript[Read More…]
Annual Multifest scheduled to begin Aug. 5 in Charleston, W.Va.
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Multifest, West Virginia’s longest-running, and largest festival dedicated to the celebration of diversity, will be returning to the Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, beginning on Aug. 5. The three-day event will feature art, music, education, cultural programs and cuisine designed to[Read More…]
Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health awards more than $600,000 in substance use disorder program grants
Eight W.Va. Non-Profits Receive Grant Funding Focused on Improving SUD Outcomes in the Mountain State West Virginia Press Release Sharing PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Eight West Virginia-based non-profit organizations will receive funding from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health to support programs that combat substance use disorders (SUD). The[Read More…]
Peyton Ballard named NRGRDA director of entrepreneurship initiatives
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – Southern West Virginia native Peyton Ballard has been named Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives at the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), effective July 1. The elevated position offers Ballard more responsibility as Managing Director of the Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) and[Read More…]
Matthew Baker appointed general manager at Canaan Valley Resort
WV Press Release Sharing DAVIS, W.Va. – Matthew Baker, a 17-year veteran of the West Virginia State Parks system and a Davis & Elkins College graduate, has been appointed general manager of Canaan Valley Resort. Sam England, former general manager at Canaan Valley Resort, who retired on July 1 but[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito calls new inflation numbers “discouraging”
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said the new inflation numbers released Wednesday were “discouraging” and create “pessimism.” “These were huge inflation numbers today,” she said of the 9.1 percent rise, the highest since 1981. “It is very discouraging to a lot[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey files response in West Virginia abortion law case
By Steven Allen Adams, The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Citing a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that returned decision on abortion access back to the states, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey argued in a court filing that an attempt to block an old law on West Virginia’s books making providing an[Read More…]
Despite federal ruling, West Virginia court moves forward with opioid cases
By Courtney Hessler, The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another court is moving forward with opioid lawsuits in West Virginia, despite a federal judge’s ruling last week that opioid distributors are not legally responsible for the drug crisis. West Virginia Mass Litigation Panel presiding Judges Alan D. Moat and Derek C.[Read More…]
Reserve your hotel rooms now for WV Press Convention 2022
Discounted room block closes July 18; Event set for Aug. 4-6 at Four Points by Sheraton in Charleston WV Press News Release CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Newspaper representatives from across the state will be visiting Charleston in August for the West Virginia Press Association for Convention 2022. Don Smith, WV Press executive[Read More…]
