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WVU: No spectators for the Baylor game

By Michael Fragale WVU Sports MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with University, local and state officials, has determined that football’s Big 12 Conference home opener against Baylor on Oct. 3 will take place without spectators at Milan Puskar Stadium. Due to safety[Read More…]

AARP WV urging West Virginians to ‘Vote Safe 2020’

Effort part of national campaign focusing on protecting 50-plus voters, making their voices heard WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Residents can expect to see AARP West Virginia’s message ‘Vote Safe 2020’ in the coming weeks as the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization rolls out its campaign to education voters on their[Read More…]

WVU’s Pandemic-Proof Artist showcases pandemic-inspired art

From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The phrase “the show must go on” has never been so important and simultaneously challenging. In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts, in a joint effort with WVU Career Services and the Reed College of Media, will present the Pandemic-Proof Artist Series. To see[Read More…]

West Virginia Immunization Network urges flu vaccination this fall

Release from West Virginia Immunization Network: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, there is concern about the seasonal flu coinciding with the pandemic. The West Virginia Immunization Network urges West Virginia residents to get a flu vaccine this season. Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can cause[Read More…]

West Virginia’s 1-800-GAMBLER program turns 20

Gambling landscape in West Virginia has changed dramatically in last two decades Release from Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This month, the Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginia, which operates the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, is marking 20 years of service. Twenty years ago, before legalizing video[Read More…]

WVU temporarily shifts most undergraduate courses online amid increasing COVID-19 cases

From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After an announcement Monday that most undergraduate, in-person classes on the Morgantown campus will move online for two weeks, West Virginia University President Gordon Gee detailed plans for the transition in a letter to the University community: Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 Dear West Virginia University Faculty, Staff, Students[Read More…]

WV AFL-CIO celebrates Labor Day, value of movement

Schedule of labor events around the state outlined Release from WV AFL-CIO: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Under the cloud of this pandemic, union leaders across West Virginia have been compelled to cancel or drastically alter annual time-honored Labor Day events, but they ask that all residents take a moment to recognize what[Read More…]

Huntington Bancshares announces $20 billion 2020 Community Plan

Three key components: access to capital for small businesses, affordable housing and homeownership, and community lending By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Huntington Bancshares Inc. this week announced its $20 Billion 2020 Community Plan, the most significant community commitment in the company’s 154-year history. Seven states, including[Read More…]

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