Ogden Newspapers’ Cameron Nutting elected new treasurer; WV News’ Brian Jarvis on board of directors CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Alan Fisco, president of The Seattle Times Company, was elected president of America’s Newspapers today. Cameron Nutting Williams, regional publisher for Ogden Newspapers in Frederick, Md., was elected treasurer of the board. Brian[Read More…]
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‘Senior Power’ Political Action Committee announces 2020 General Election Candidate Endorsements
Release from West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services “Senior Power” Political Action Committee: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services’ “Senior Power” Political Action Committee has announced its candidate endorsements for the 2020 general election in November. The West Virginia Directors of Senior and[Read More…]
Virgin Hyperloop to build Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia, birthplace of Chuck Yeager – the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound – will now be at the center of developing the next innovation in barrier-breaking transportation. Virgin Hyperloop has[Read More…]
West Virginia officials comment on Virgin Hyperloop selection
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia representatives at the federal and state level have issued comments on Virgin Hyperloop’s decision to base its new Hyperloop Certification Center in the state. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WVa.: “Nearly a year ago, I wrote to Sir Richard Branson, highlighting the benefits of doing business[Read More…]
The Facial Center selects contest winners for free laser tattoo removal
Release from The Facial Center of Charleston: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Facial Center of Charleston and Teays Valley has selected two Kanawha County residents through its “Erase the Mistake” contest to receive laser technology tattoo removals at no cost. Dr. Jack Krajekian, surgical director at The Facial Center, announced today[Read More…]
WVEA files injunction to halt school re-entry map and metrics
By Steven Allen Adams Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Making good on its promise last week, the West Virginia Education Association announced Monday that it had filed an injunction to block the current version of metrics used to make school re-opening decisions. The WVEA, one of two unions[Read More…]
West Virginia colleges, universities still adjusting to coronavirus impact
Student mental well-being, online instruction, enrollment, finances among the challenges — — — By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As students return to their respective higher education institutions across West Virginia during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, they’re adjusting to a new learning curve — one filled with new[Read More…]
Education Alliance hosting virtual Education Summit over three dates: Oct. 14, 20, 22
By Lexi Browning West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.V. — The West Virginia Education Alliance will host its eighth annual WV Education Summit, themed “We’re All Connected,” virtually on Oct. 14, 20 and 22. Over the course of three afternoons, educators, advocates and policymakers can listen and learn as leading regional[Read More…]
WV State University President Dr. Nicole Pride keynote speaker for Virtual Women & Technology Conference Oct. 19
Release from TechConnect West Virginia: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Nicole Pride, the President of West Virginia State University, will offer keynote remarks at the 2020 Women & Technology Conference. The event, which aims to address the under-representation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, will be held[Read More…]
WVU engineers receive funding to improve methane sensor technology in longwall mines
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite longwall mining being an efficient way of extracting coal, it produces dangerous methane gas that has the potential to lead to explosions in underground mines. Researchers from West Virginia University are combatting this issue by developing an improved methane monitoring network to increase the safety of[Read More…]