West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) has announced that Rhonda Parker, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) State Award for Excellence in West Virginia. Parker, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, joined BCHA in[Read More…]
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Kreider appointed WVU Potomac State College interim campus president
West Virginia Press Association KEYSER, W.Va. — West Virginia University Vice Provost Paul Kreider, a seasoned administrator and innovative academic leader, has been named interim campus president of WVU Potomac State College, effective March 16. The appointment follows Keyser Campus President Chris Gilmer’s resignation, which he announced during a late January Faculty[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces nearly $33 million in preliminary approval of Line Extension Advancement and Development program award
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Justice has announced the preliminary approval of ten awards totaling nearly $33 million through Round 3 of the Line Extension Advancement and Development (LEAD) program of the West Virginia Broadband Investment Plan. These awards will improve access to high-speed broadband and reliable service[Read More…]
Kathleen Maynard named director of Project Hope for Women and Children
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Kathleen M. Maynard, MA, LPC, ALPS, AADC, has been named director of Project Hope for Women and Children, Marshall Health’s residential treatment facility for mothers with substance use disorder and their children. Maynard, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), joined Marshall Health in 2020 as an outpatient substance[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive launches Regional Culture of Service Mission
Customized Training Workshop at Tamarack Set for March 25-26 BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), announced today a regional initiative to improve customer service among frontline businesses, which will kick off March 25-26 with a customized and[Read More…]
County Commissioners’ Association of WV wraps up successful Three-Day Legislative Conference
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The County Commissioners’ Association of West Virginia (CCAWV) has announced the successful conclusion of its Three-Day Legislative Conference, held from January 21-23, 2024 in the state’s capitol city of Charleston. The conference brought together county commissioners, government officials, and stakeholders from across the state for three[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $1.5 million for flood repairs at Valley PK-8 School
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $1,548,712 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Fayette County Board of Education. The funding will be used to repair damages at the Valley PK-8 School after[Read More…]
Secretary of State reports 1,193 new WV business registrations in January
Pleasants County led the state in new business growth for the month West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,193 new businesses statewide during the month of January, according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Pleasants County led the state in the percentage of new business[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey urges President Biden to end pause on exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading with Kansas, Indiana and Louisiana a coalition of 22 states in a letter, strongly urging President Joe Biden and the secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy to end the administration’s pause on exports of liquefied[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ session on February 15 in Beckley
West Virginia Press Association Beckley, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive’s first “Coffee Talks” networking session of the new year will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 15, at Fruits of Labor Pizzeria & Coffee Shop, 313 Neville Street in Beckley. The public is encouraged to attend this[Read More…]
