West Virginia Press Association WHAT: The West Virginia Regional Technology Park (WVRTP) will host an invitation-only business reception to welcome the 27th president of West Virginia University, Dr. Michael T. Benson, to the Kanawha Valley. The event will gather business leaders from across the Kanawha Valley for networking with the[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — The Snowshoe Foundation is getting set for this year’s return of Treasure on the Mountain, which has now expanded to activities on both Friday and Saturday, creating a full weekend of prizes, music, food, and community. This year’s Treasure on the Mountain kicks[Read More…]

More Than $20,000 in Cash and In-Kind Support to be Awarded West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive Network is accepting entries from entrepreneurs for its 2025 Pitch Southern West Virginia (PSWV) business idea competition. First round applications are due to the WV Hive by noon[Read More…]

WHAT: 2025 West Virginia Student Success Summit WHEN: Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 24, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Charleston, West Virginia CONTACT: Emily Hammond, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, 304-546-4950 or [email protected] The West Virginia Student Success Summit, themed “Empowering Student Success,” is a[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Bill 2014, legislation to incentivize microgrid and data center development in West Virginia, became effective this month, and with it, the implementation of rules and regulations to maintain and strengthen the state’s coal industry.  Chris Hamilton, President of the West Virginia Coal Association, said, “The bill[Read More…]

American Fitness Index ranks 100 largest cities based on 35 indicators West Virginia Press Association INDIANAPOLIS, IN. — Despite a significant increase in Americans’ aerobic and strength activity, external factors like smoke-filled air and the lapse of a Covid-era food program may be making us less fit overall. Those are[Read More…]

By Jake Stump, WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed. Diving into his new role as the 27th president of West Virginia University, Benson[Read More…]

Opinion: West Virginia Virtual Academy Learning to make smart financial decisions is one of the most important life skills we can develop. Afterall, money touches nearly every part of life, from where we live to how we spend our time. Passing that knowledge on to our kids can help them[Read More…]

The new restaurant, opened July 15, is the brand’s second location in West Virginia West Virginia Press Association ST. MARYS, W.Va. — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub officially opened its second West Virginia location on Tuesday, July 15, with a grand opening celebration in St. Marys. The event featured a[Read More…]

Successful Local Entrepreneurs Say It Was The Best $50 They Invested West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Hive Network started offering the nationally-recognized CO.STARTERS business courses in 2020 at the subsidized rate of $50 per person, and a number of successful local entrepreneurs say this was[Read More…]