Any media wanting to participate and not registered should email now to [email protected] WV Press News Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Representatives of the Ascend West Virginia program and West Virginia Press Association are hosting a media roundtable discussion on the effort’s progress today at 1 p.m. Brad and Aly Smith, who[Read More…]
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Pediatrician: COVID vaccine offers hope for normalcy and freedom to families in West Virginia
Pediatricians across state offering their opinions on COVID vaccinations for children 5 to 11 years of age WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Pediatrician Rebecca Furby says the Pediatric COVID Vaccine now approved for children 5 to 11 years of age offers a hope for normalcy and freedom to families[Read More…]
Final Advisory: Ascend West Virginia media roundtable ZOOM is today at 1 p.m.
Any media wanting to participate and not registered should email now to [email protected] WV Press News Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Representatives of the Ascend West Virginia program and West Virginia Press Association are hosting a media roundtable discussion on the effort’s progress today at 1 p.m. Brad and Aly Smith, who[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito talks vaccines, voting rights, infrastructure, VA hospital cameras with West Virginia reporters
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito talked with members of the West Virginia press on Thursday about vaccine mandates, voting rights bills, lessons to be learned from GOP victories and near victories in Tuesday’s elections, and other topics. OSHA published its long-awaited vaccine mandate[Read More…]
A Burst of Holiday Magic as Festival of Lights Begins at Oglebay Park in Wheeling, W.Va.
By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Fireworks, a switch the size of an adult and halls decked with holly, lights and much more welcomed Oglebay Park’s Festival of Lights back to Wheeling Thursday evening. Santa Claus himself threw the oversized switch to reignite the festive filaments, flanked with[Read More…]
West Virginia miners wait for unemployment payments as holidays approach
By Lori L. Riley, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Scott Wilson, 45, of Farmington, faced extra challenges in September when he was laid off from his job as a coal miner at the Blacksville, W.Va., mine. He had been employed as a longwall shieldman with Monongalia Co. Coal Resources[Read More…]
West Virginia officials hoping for strong rollout of pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hoping to encourage a strong rollout for COVID-19 vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds, Wednesday’s West Virginia COVID-19 briefing telecast featured Dr. Jessica McColley, of Cabin Creek Health Center, giving a shot to her 7-year-old son. The federal Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
Mylan Park in Morgantown, W.Va., hopes to be home to BMX, the world’s first fully inclusive wheel park
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mylan Park Foundation President Ron Justice admits the foundation knew next to nothing about BMX racing 18 months ago. You could say it’s getting a crash course. Monongalia County commissioners were told about the project Wednesday. Working with partners like USA BMX,[Read More…]
Babydog 3: New vaccination incentives ahead in West Virginia
By Charles Booth, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Babydog 3” is coming next week to offer incentives for kids to get vaccinated on the heels of the approval of Pfizer for 5 to 11 year-olds. Gov. Jim Justice made the announcement during his pandemic briefing Wednesday, saying details will[Read More…]
Dr. Ellie Smith encouraging pediatric COVID vaccines for children in West Virginia
Pediatricians across state offering their opinions on COVID vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 years of age WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When a child is sick, parents want to hear the opinion of their pediatrician. To help West Virginia parents who are trying to decide whether to[Read More…]