Since COVID, most people decreased physical activity, increased sedentary time, gained weight WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Even for those of us who dodged the virus itself, the COVID-19 pandemic hit us in more ways than one. We remember March 2020 as a frozen screenshot in time: We stayed at home, let[Read More…]
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Callaway Junior Tour makes stop at Berry Hills Country Club
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal, was hosted on July 6 at Berry Hills Country Club. Bobby Kincaid of Nampa, Idaho, and Taylor Sargent of Milton achieved the Boy’s and Girl’s Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Rounds of the Day. “It feels good[Read More…]
Nicole Christian named new president and CEO of The Charleston Area Alliance
WV Press Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Area Alliance (CAA) has a new president and CEO. Nicole Christian, a 26-year veteran of the chamber of commerce and economic development industry, joins the Alliance and Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce this week. “Our search committee spoke to a number of[Read More…]
West Virginia Golf Association announces its July schedule of events
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Golf Association has released a schedule of its July events, and their participants: July 7 2021 Callaway Junior Tour – Canaan Valley Resort Event July 8 102nd West Virginia Amateur Qualifier Locust Hill Golf Course, Charles Town July 11-13 98th WV Women’s Amateur Championship [Read More…]
W.Va. Auditor McCuskey issues comment on Logan County Fire Department Investigation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office has combined efforts with the Logan County Prosecutor’s Office to thoroughly audit and investigate financial activities of several Logan County fire departments. Although this has been an ongoing effort, the investigation has recently come to the attention of the public through the[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Moore appoints Saira Blair as new Deputy Treasurer for Local Government Division
Blair is a former Berkeley County Delegate; daughter of W.Va. Senate President Craig Blair CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore today announced he has appointed former Berkeley County Delegate Saira Blair as the new Deputy Treasurer for the Local Government Division of the State Treasurer’s Office. “I am thrilled[Read More…]
West Virginia residents return to American pastimes for Fourth of July
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — American pastimes and festivities celebrating independence and freedom were enjoyed Sunday when outdoor events that were shut down last year by a pandemic were reopened to the public. Fourth of July festivities featuring outdoor concerts, fireworks, and more were ready Sunday[Read More…]
Federal judge rules private West Virginia insurance company is subject to anti-discrimination provision of Affordable Care Act
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge last week ruled that The Health Plan of West Virginia is subject to compliance to a specific provision under the Affordable Care Act that prohibits sex discrimination, including against transgender Americans. The Health Plan of West Virginia is a[Read More…]
Governor’s Summer Schools offers West Virginia high school students an expansion of education and experience over the summer
By Julia Manley, WV News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia and the Department of Education offer the free Governor’s Schools summer program to middle and high school students. The Governor’s Schools for both 2020 and 2021 will be held this summer, since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions put the[Read More…]
West Virginia group takes aim at prescription drug costs
By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A healthcare advocacy group launched digital ads this past week seeking the attention of federal lawmakers for a bill that could reduce prescription drug prices. Protect our Care West Virginia held a press conference Thursday announcing a digital ad buy that[Read More…]