West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University is proud to announce that our history program recently earned the Essential Employability Qualities Certification. This recognition reflects the program’s strong commitment to preparing students with the skills and mindsets they need to thrive in today’s workplace. QA Commons’ mission is[Read More…]

West Virginia Department of Tourism releases third fall foliage update West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Autumn continues to spread through the Mountain State as the West Virginia Department of Tourism releases the third fall foliage update of the season. Here in West Virginia, even the drive is part[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses. Zheng Dai, assistant director of health analytics at the WVU Health Affairs Institute, led the study. “Nationally and in West Virginia, the proportion[Read More…]

State continues to outperform national growth rates West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Homecoming season is upon us at The Campus Beautiful, and we invite all Mountain Lions to come Back to the Mountains, Back to the Memories. Festivities officially kick off Thursday, Oct. 9, with the annual Homecoming Parade, on Vermillion Street, beginning at 6[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University invites area high school science scholars to compete in a regional Science  Bowl competition on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.  This fast-paced, tournament-style event challenges students’ knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and  mathematics (STEM), with questions covering subjects such as biology, chemistry,[Read More…]

WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump signed last Thursday a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to investigate, prosecute, and disrupt nonprofit organizations the Administration claims is supporting or funding domestic terrorism. With the memorandum, the Administration continues its targeted attack on nonprofits that oppose its priorities and ideology. For more information, see NCN’s Insights[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chris Hamilton, President/CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s energy and regulatory policy announcement today: “We are deeply appreciative of President Trump’s steadfast commitment to America’s coal industry and energy security. The planned initiatives by the Department of Energy,[Read More…]

New format will stabilize Goldenseal’s finances; partnerships with local universities and schools will showcase student articles West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced a new era in Goldenseal history. For the first time, Goldenseal content will be available for anyone to read online at no cost. The magazine[Read More…]

October 2 breast cancer event at Belington Medical Clinic will raise awareness about early detection West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) will host its annual Drive-Thru Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Thursday, October 2, at 6 p.m. at the Belington Medical Clinic. The theme[Read More…]