West Virginia Press Association PINEVILLE, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced that his office’s Unclaimed Property Division has returned more than $60,500 worth of unclaimed property to the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department. “I’m proud to reunite the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department with their unclaimed funds,” Treasurer Moore said. “The men and women[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Over 450 students, representing 37 high schools and middle schools from across the state, submitted 67 video entries for the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration’s (WVABCA) 11th Annual NO School Spirits PSA (Public Service Announcement) contest. The NO School Spirits PSA contest is[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Jan. 23, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $6,894,616 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the state of West Virginia. The funding will support five projects to repair severe storm and flood damages. “I’m[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Jan. 23, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $765,270 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for five projects across West Virginia. The funding will provide technical assistance to water utilities in Monongalia[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BEAVER, W.Va. — In a world that’s constantly evolving, educational opportunities should be flexible and accessible to everyone. That’s why New River Community and Technical College offers its Rolling Start class options, ensuring that it is never too late to embark on a journey of knowledge[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Fairmont, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College is hosting an open house for its Pierpont Rapid Intellectual Disabilities Education (PRIDE) Academy on Friday, February 2, from 4-8 p.m. at the Gaston Caperton Center located at 501 W Main St. Clarksburg. This open house is for[Read More…]

By Mac Warner, WV Secretary of State The Michigan Wolverines are the NCAA’s Division I National Football Champions. Despite the cheating, the country accepts the Wolverines as national football champions. While many people are not fans of Michigan football, today they accept the Wolverines as champions of the 2023-24 season.[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced Sam Spencer has joined the organization as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator. NRGRDA Executive Director Jina Belcher said Spencer is leading the integration of geographical insights and data-driven strategies. Spencer earned a Bachelor’s[Read More…]

Senator Capito hosts Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) in Morgantown for agriculture discussion and business tour West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On Monday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), hosted a West Virginia Farm Bill Priorities Roundtable in Morgantown, W.Va. with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture,[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome family nurse practitioner Sarah Settle (West). Settle (West) is excited to join the health center’s medical team and provide quality care to area individuals and families. “I look forward to building long-term relationships with my patients[Read More…]