Hunters have donated more than 1 million pounds of nutritious venison over program’s 33 years West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With fall hunting underway, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is encouraging hunters to donate to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which helps feed individuals and families[Read More…]
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W.Va. Secretary of State reports significant turnout for first day of in-person early voting
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The first day of in-person early voting for the 2024 West Virginia General Election appears to be the highest it’s been in the last several elections according to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wednesday was the first day that all 55 counties held in-person[Read More…]
Gov. Justice launches Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40 million of funding for some of state’s most important healthcare projects
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40 million of funds to enhance healthcare services in West Virginia. The money will allow rural hospitals to undertake important projects, including building upgrades, equipment purchases, and improvements in patient care. The money[Read More…]
Statement from West Virginia Hospital Association regarding $40 million in grant funding for rural hospitals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following statement is made on behalf of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) regarding $40 million in grant funding approved for rural hospitals by the Governor and Legislature, and now available for application. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Justice and the Legislature for this vital rural[Read More…]
West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw issues statement on WVU researcher’s NAM membership
By West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay “I’m excited to publicly congratulate yet another exceptional achievement for a West Virginia University researcher. Dr. Sally Hodder, a noted expert in addiction research, rural health, and both designing and conducting clinical trials in underrepresented populations, was one of just 100 new members chosen yesterday[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Human Services releases update on drop in overdose deaths
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) has announced a further reduction in overdose fatalities across the state. New data comparing the first four months of 2023 to the same period in 2024 shows a provisional 34% decrease in overdose[Read More…]
Suit filed against Parkersburg substance abuse treatment center
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against a Parkersburg substance abuse treatment facility on allegations the company filed bogus claims to the state’s Medicaid program. A former employee of the facility, Clifford Marlowe, also has been indicted by a Wood[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issues seven Memorandum Decisions
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued seven Memorandum Decisions on Oct. 22. There is a link to each on the Supreme Court Opinion page of the West Virginia Judiciary website: Supreme Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary.
Hundred High School wins WV Dept. of Education third annual Culineering Challenge
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Office of Career Technical Education has announced the winner of the third annual Culineering Challenge. The Seismic Sting Squad from Hundred High School in Wetzel County was named grand champion during the awards presentation at Mountwest Community and Technical College in Huntington today. The competition[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Board celebrating landscaping improvements at Botanic Garden in Morgantown
Media invited to capture improvements at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is celebrating landscaping improvements at the West Virginia Botanic Garden (WVBG) in Morgantown at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2024. The board is assembling at 1:30 p.m. for[Read More…]