CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has announced that Governor Jeb Bush, president & chairman of ExcelinEd, will be the keynote speaker at the first virtual power summit of the 2020 West Virginia Education Summit. Education Alliance’s 2020 West Virginia Education Summit features three virtual “power summits” on Oct. 14, 20[Read More…]
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WV Hive sets celebration for new offices, business hub, coworking space
USDA State Director Kris Warner to participate in Oct. 16 with ribbon cutting, awards, Facebook Live session, tours Release from West Virginia Hive: BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, a business development accelerator for southern West Virginia, is formally opening its new offices, business hub and coworking space at[Read More…]
West Virginia Wildlife Calendar makes great gift for hunters and anglers
Release from West Virginia Division of Natural Resources: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Incredible paintings of native wildlife aren’t the only reason the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ award-winning calendar is a best seller every year. Known for its high-quality artwork, the annual publication also includes facts and information hunters and anglers[Read More…]
America’s Newspapers elects new officers
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…]
‘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…]
