West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va — (December 13, 2023) – Mon Health System proudly announces its recent recognition as the Best Place to Work in the WV Living Magazine’s Best of West Virginia contest. This esteemed accolade is a testament to Mon Health System’s unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional[Read More…]
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Hope Scholarship board approves year-round applications, prorated funding proposals to expand program access
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, announced Board members have approved his proposal to accept Hope Scholarship Program applications from eligible students year-round. “I’m thrilled the Board has approved my proposal to ensure all eligible West Virginia students[Read More…]
Graduation ceremony scheduled for WVNG Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy-North on Dec. 15
KINGWOOD, W.Va. –The West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy – North will be holding a graduation ceremony for MCA – North Class 2-2023/Cycle 61 at Camp Dawson, Kingwood, West Virginia, Friday, December 15, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Media is invited to attend and document the ceremony.[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard celebrates 387th National Guard birthday
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard celebrated the 387th birthday of the National Guard on Dec. 13 at Joint Forces Headquarters in Charleston, West Virginia. More than 100 members of the Guard and special guests attended a ceremony marking the birthday, which included presentations on the[Read More…]
Deadline extended to Feb. 16, 2024 for a WVPA Foundation Internship and Scholarship
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Foundation is accepting applications from students for 2024 paid Summer Internships at West Virginia newspapers and 2024 college scholarships. The programs are open to students in fields such as journalism, business management, human resources, advertising, social media and[Read More…]
Sage & Lila Company invites public to grand opening and ribbon cutting of new retail space
Event to take place at 12 PM on Sat. Dec. 16 in Oak Hill West Virginia Press Association Oak Hill, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive client, Sage & Lila Company, LLC, is inviting the community to a noon Saturday, December 16, grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new retail[Read More…]
Sixth annual New River CTC Invitational Tournament schedule released
West Virginia Press Association BEAVER, W.Va. – New River Community and Technical College is thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated schedule for the 6th Annual New River CTC Invitational! This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place Jan. 2-6, 2024, and will bring together the co-ed basketball talent from local middle schools and high schools in a display of skill, sportsmanship, and[Read More…]
Hunters in West Virginia harvested 45,155 bucks during the traditional buck firearms season
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Preliminary data collected from the electronic game checking system indicated that deer hunters in West Virginia harvested 45,155 antlered deer during the two-week firearm season from Nov. 20 through Dec. 3, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today. The[Read More…]
WVDOH finalizing plans for permanent repair to Jennings Randolph Bridge in Chester
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) bridge engineers are finalizing plans for repairs to the Jennings Randolph Bridge in Chester, and will continue to update the public on the progress of the repairs. The span, which carries US 30 across the Ohio River between Chester, West[Read More…]
Ryan White announces candidacy for West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, Ryan White, a three-term member of the Kanawha County School Board, and practicing attorney with 18 years of experience, officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals. During his tenure on the school board, White[Read More…]
