West Virginia Press Association UPDATE: This press release has been changed to correct the name of Furmento’s late uncle, Juan Manuel Magariños. BECKLEY, W.Va. — A student-athlete at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) was motivated to become an inventor and entrepreneur after helping his father install a[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags lowered to half staff at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state buildings in Wayne County to remember the life and service of Don Perdue. The flag order begins at noon on October 20, 2025, and remains until sunset on the[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With volunteer firefighter numbers decreasing nationwide, the West Virginia University Extension Fire Service is playing a critical role in training and retaining current volunteers while preparing the next generation of firefighters. In West Virginia, 90% of fire departments are staffed entirely by volunteers, a heavy reliance that Mark Lambert, director[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced key appointments to state boards, recognizing outstanding West Virginians who bring extensive experience and a dedication to serving the people of our state.  West Virginia Parole Board Governor Morrisey has appointed Donnie Lee Adkins II to the West Virginia Parole Board.[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ben Beakes, President of the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), represented the metallurgical coal industry on a global stage this week, speaking before international leaders at the World Steel Association General Assembly in Washington, D.C.  The annual gathering, hosted by World Steel Director General[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association OAK HILL, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is encouraging local residents to stop by the New River Conference Center, 497 Mall Road in Oak Hill, W.Va., from 4-7 p.m. October 16, to meet the planning team and see the site master[Read More…]

Fall colors delayed, creating an even longer than expected autumn color season West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Fall foliage continues to make its way across West Virginia. Despite a slower start to the season than originally predicted, oak trees across the Mountain State have just begun their beautiful[Read More…]

West Virginia tourism destinations continue to receive national accolades West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that the Mountain State has been recognized across multiple categories in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting three of the state’s resorts as leading[Read More…]

5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Trot to benefit local food pantry and Thanksgiving Day meal program West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) invites you to kick off November by burning off that Halloween candy while helping your community. BCHA will host its 14th annual[Read More…]