West Virginia Press Association Huntington, W.Va. (June 11, 2025) – Seth Glazer, owner of Vine & Fig Tree Landscaping, LLC, is a homegrown entrepreneurial success story as he continues to expand the design-build enterprise landscape company he has been passionately pursuing since college. Born in Charleston, raised in Huntington and[Read More…]
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Republican Study Committee Launches Rescissions Task Force, Rep. Moore to Serve as Chair
WASHINGTON, DC – On June 6, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) launched the Rescissions Working Group, a team of RSC Members who will serve as the tip of the spear for House conservative’s efforts to codify President Trump’s $9.4 billion rescissions package. Chaired by Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV), the task force will also[Read More…]
DMV warns of text message payment scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning members of the public not to fall for a text message payment scam that is making the rounds. People have been contacting the DMV about receiving texts threatening to take action if they don’t pay an outstanding toll[Read More…]
COLUMN: Compelling Writing
By Jerry Bellune Compelling Writing for September 2025: 13 ways you can write humor Do you think your newspaper, blog or broadcast has little space or time for wit? Think again. Here’s how Sarah Needleman (great byline) began a Wall Street Journal article about what a few landlords are doing[Read More…]
1,214 new WV business registrations reported for May 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,214 new businesses statewide during the month of May according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in May include Kanawha, Berkeley, Monongalia, Raleigh and Jefferson. Top five counties in total businesses[Read More…]
WV Hive Hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ at Main Street Co. In Logan on June 11, Featuring Owner Barry Carter II
West Virginia Press Association LOGAN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting a “Coffee Talks” networking session from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 11, at Main Street Co., located at 312 Main Street in Logan, W.Va.—an Accelerate WV community. The event is sponsored by Peoples Bank. Mary[Read More…]
National Mall ‘Flags for Headaches’ Installation Calls for Urgent Federal Action on Migraine and Headache Disorders
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — Thousands of colorful flags transformed the National Mall into a sea of purple this June, with a first-of-its-kind visual display represent the need for greater federal attention and public awareness for the more than 40 million Americans living with migraine and headache disorders.[Read More…]
West Virginia Hospital Association Releases 2024 Health Care Workforce Report
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) has released its 2024 Health Care Workforce Report, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the current hospital workforce landscape in the Mountain State. The report highlights both progress and persistent challenges as hospitals strive to recruit and retain[Read More…]
Municipality Fiscal Budget Compliance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is unable to accept the proposed levy rates for the municipalities of Terra Alta, Reedy, and Smithfield due to noncompliance with provisions of West Virginia Code. Each year, municipalities are required to submit their upcoming fiscal year budgets to the State[Read More…]
WVU to induct 5 into Order of Vandalia
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In recognition of their loyalty and service to West Virginia University, five Mountaineers will be inducted into the Order of Vandalia during a Friday (June 6) ceremony. The 2025 inductees are Judge Irene Berger, Dr. John Brick, Tom Jones, Ken Kendrick and Carolyn Long. A McDowell County native, Judge[Read More…]
