The brand is honoring U.S. service members and veterans on November 11 with an entrée valued up to $13.99 West Virginia Press Association FORT WAYNE, Ind.— On Tuesday, November 11, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub will salute all active-duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces by offering a[Read More…]
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University of Charleston’s Maliah McCann-Coles Named Rhodes Scholar Finalist, Heading to Detroit in November for Final Interviews
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — University of Charleston senior Maliah McCann-Coles has been named a Rhodes Scholar Finalist, placing her among the nation’s top students competing for the world’s most prestigious academic honor. The Rhodes Scholarship, established in 1902, is a fully funded postgraduate award that enables exceptional[Read More…]
First Lady Invites Local Artisans to Help Decorate the Governor’s Mansion Christmas Tree
Celebrating 100 Years of the Governor’s Mansion with Handmade Ornaments West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local artisans to join the celebration of the Governor’s Mansion’s 100th anniversary by submitting handmade, history-themed ornaments for this year’s Christmas tree. “This year marks a[Read More…]
First Lady Invites Students and Adults to Enter Inaugural Gingerbread House Competition
Entries to be displayed in the Great Hall of the West Virginia Culture Center West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia First Lady Denise Morrisey invites local K-12 classrooms and adult creators from across the state to participate in the Inaugural First Lady’s Gingerbread House Competition this holiday[Read More…]
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) Opening Summersville Office on November 5
West Virginia Press Association SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is opening a Nicholas County office in Summersville on November 5 to better serve businesses, entrepreneurs, and the public throughout the New River Gorge region. Jina Belcher, executive director of NRGRDA, said the Summersville location[Read More…]
UC announces Jamie Cope as new Executive Director of Innovation
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced that Jamie Cope has been named Executive Director of Innovation. Cope brings an accomplished background spanning entrepreneurship, marketing, economic development, and advanced manufacturing to UC. He joins the university from the West Virginia University Industrial Extension, where he served as Business Development Manager. [Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: The Health Plan to Award Full Medical School Scholarship to Cabell County Native
On Thursday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m., The Health Plan will award Barboursville native and Cabell Midland High School graduate Morgan Christian with a full scholarship to the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine. Since 2009, The Health Plan has provided more than $3 million in full scholarships to more than[Read More…]
WV Coal Association Response to Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
By Chris Hamilton, President and CEO, West Virginia Coal Association In his op-ed published Friday in the Charleston Gazette-Mail, Brian Dayton of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce argues that natural gas is a cheaper base fuel for electric generation. Unfortunately, his claims rely on selective data, flawed comparisons, and[Read More…]
NCN and Allies Block SNAP Cutoff, Protecting Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans
West Virginia Press Association A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order today to ensure that 42 million Americans can continue receiving critical food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown. Under the temporary restraining order, the Trump Administration is required to distribute contingency[Read More…]
UC Named a “Best School for Men in Nursing” For the Second Year
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Association for Men in Nursing has named the University of Charleston as one of its “Best Schools for Men in Nursing” for the second year in a row. The award recognizes a nursing school or college that actively recruits and retains men in[Read More…]
