West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Virtual Academy (WVVA), a statewide, tuition-free online public charter school, is proud to announce a historic milestone: its first graduating class. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, WVVA will host its inaugural in-person graduation ceremony at the University of Charleston celebrating a[Read More…]
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Gen. William E. Crane (Ret.) of WV National Guard Speaking at Capitol Hill Briefing on Ensuring U.S. Energy and National Security
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC — Maj. Gen. William E. “Bill” Crane, retired commander of the West Virginia National Guard, will be a panelist at a May 20 CQ/Roll Call briefing in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC), a coalition of industry leaders promoting supply chain security for the batteries in every[Read More…]
WV Board of Education Issues Immediate Intervention of Nicholas and Tyler Counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recognized Teacher Appreciation Month with a special performance by the Rock Branch Elementary School Choir prior to the May meeting in Charleston today. The choir, under the direction of the 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Seth Skiles, performed[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces New Agency Hires
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the hiring of two key positions in the Department of Health (DH) and the Department of Human Services (DoHS). Virginia Payne has been appointed as General Counsel for DH and Chanin Krivonyak has been appointed as Deputy Secretary and General Counsel for[Read More…]
Nonprofits Under Threat: What’s in the House Tax Bill and How You Can Help
WASHINGTON– After 16 hours of debate, the House Ways and Means Committee voted this morning to approve draft tax legislation, which is the core of a major tax reconciliation package that Republicans hope to enact by summer. The tax bill includes several harmful provisions opposed by NCN that would, if enacted,[Read More…]
UPDATE: Department of Human Services EFT Payments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office is issuing an update to the statement released on May 12 regarding a technical issue affecting some foster and childcare payments originally scheduled for direct deposit. While a solution is in place, the Auditor’s Office – working closely with the State[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kris Warner notifies the public of 103 municipal elections scheduled for this year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced that 103 cities and towns throughout West Virginia are hosting municipal elections this year. A list of those municipalities can be found HERE. Cities and towns will offer early voting and absentee voting. Voters should contact their municipal recorder or clerk to[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Declares State of Emergency in Mineral County
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to severe storms and heavy rains that resulted in flash flooding, Governor Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency in Mineral County. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for thirty days unless terminated by the Governor. Governor Morrisey ordered personnel and resources to[Read More…]
Immunization policy on agenda at West Virginia State Board of Education May 14 meeting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Board of Education will meet on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. Building 6, State Board Room, West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston, WV. Included in the agenda (attached) is immunization policy. During the session just ended, the West Virginia Legislature rejected, by a 56-42 vote[Read More…]
Kris Warner says that Joe Manchin is just “dead wrong” in criticism of WV legislators over prohibiting Ranked Choice Voting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Calling former United States Senator Joe Manchin “out of touch with election integrity,” WV Secretary of State Kris Warner says that the West Virginia Legislature did the right thing by prohibiting ranked choice voting from being used in the state’s elections. Recently, in a social media post, Manchin criticized the Legislature for passing legislation in February[Read More…]