West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of three new officers to its governing board. Frank Vitale is the President and CEO of Forge Business Solutions and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at West Virginia University and will serve[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: McLaughlin Air National Guard Base to conduct Active Shooter exercise
The West Virginia National Guard will be conducting an active shooter exercise between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia. The purpose of the exercise will be to test Air and Army National Guard response protocols and procedures[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association donates Sugar Maple tree to be planted on State Capitol grounds at noon on Aug. 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The media is invited to cover this event on August 13 but the time may fluctuate with delivery of the tree and its planting. The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is donating a sugar maple tree to replace an aging oak tree on the West[Read More…]
Mountain Table – Brewing Their Business with Heart in Renick
Nadine Sonneville, Alexander Durand and Nicole Petschulat Offer Rural Resilience Served Hot West Virginia Press Association RENICK, W.Va. — Mountain Table was named “Small Business of the Year” in 2024 by the West Virginia Hive Network and voted “Audience Favorite” at the 2024 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition.[Read More…]
Scholarship gift aids WVU business students in memory of Doug Skaff Jr.
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University graduate Doug Skaff Jr. embodied the Mountaineer spirit as an alumnus, business leader and public servant. Following his death, his family is honoring his legacy with a scholarship gift to benefit future students at the WVU John Chambers College of Business and Economics. The[Read More…]
New Direction Grant Opportunity from Raleigh County opioid settlement funds announced
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Raleigh County Commission is pleased to announce that funding opportunities from the Raleigh County opioid settlement funds are available on our website www.raleighcounty.gov. This grant initiative aims to support local organizations and agencies in their efforts to combat the opioid crisis through[Read More…]
West Virginia Waterfall Trail Surpasses 125,000 Check-Ins
Visitors from 50 states and 48 countries exploring Almost Heaven waterfalls West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that the West Virginia Waterfall Trail has surpassed 125,000 check-ins. Since its launch in 2022, this statewide trail has received visitor check-ins from all[Read More…]
OPINION: How to Help Your Kids Stay Motivated This School Year
By Erin Baldwin, West Virginia Virtual Academy The start of the new school year brings many feelings for parents and students alike. Maybe it’s the excitement of seeing friends again, the nerves that come with a new teacher or classroom, or a mix of both. As parents, we want them[Read More…]
NRGRDA and WV Hive Seek Community Input to Shape New PATTERN Industrial Sewing Training Program
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and the WV Hive are inviting community members to participate in a survey to help shape the upcoming PATTERN (Planning and Accelerating Textile Technology and Entrepreneurship Regional Network) Industrial Sewing Training Program, launching in Beckley[Read More…]
WV News purchases Spencer Newspapers
SPENCER, W.Va. (WV News) — WV News, the state’s largest multimedia company, has expanded its footprint with the purchase of Spencer Newspapers, owner and President Brian Jarvis announced. “We are excited to be in the position of being able to continue the legacy of Spencer Newspapers and longtime owners the[Read More…]
