Public invited to nominate award honorees through Friday, Dec. 15 West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission, in collaboration with the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA), is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations for the 2024 “Living the Dream” Awards.[Read More…]
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WVSOM students go underground for ‘eye-opening’ look at what coal miners endure to make a living for themselves and their families
Medical students tour working mine, learn about industry West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It was eye-opening to see what a day in the life looks like for coal miners and what they endure to make a living for themselves and their families. One of the most important takeaways[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey files suit against NCAA, challenging its Transfer Rule
Asks for Injunction Pending Court Decision West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, working with a coalition of seven states led by Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA that challenges the association’s Transfer Eligibility Rule. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S.[Read More…]
Senator Mike Woelfel proposes Childcare Tax Credit for working families
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) is proposing a childcare tax credit for working families, which he will introduce as a bill in the 2024 legislative session. Woelfel’s legislation aims to strike at two goals: reducing child poverty and improving availability of child[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner, county clerks announce voter registration education campaign
County clerks will mail over 109,000 confirmation postcards to those who may have abandoned their voter registration address West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Voter list maintenance has been a priority for the WV Secretary of State’s Office since Warner first took office in 2017. By working closely with all 55 county[Read More…]
Gov. Justice appoints Sean K. “Corky” Hammers as judge for the Sixth Judicial Court Circuit serving Cabell County
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Dec. 7 that he has appointed Sean K. “Corky” Hammers, of Cabell County, West Virginia, to the Sixth Judicial Court Circuit serving Cabell County. He is set to fill the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Christopher[Read More…]
Marshall to host holiday concert by Brass Band of the Tristate
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University will host the annual Christmas concert of the Brass Band of the TriState at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Smith Recital Hall on the Huntington campus. Under the direction of Dr. Michael Stroeher, a professor of low brass at Marshall, the group[Read More…]
Kris Warner launches campaign for Secretary of State
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Dec. 7, in a commitment to preserving West Virginia’s tradition of safe and secure elections, Kris Warner officially announced his candidacy for the position of Secretary of State. With a strong foundation in public service, family values, and common sense, Warner aims[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito presses USPS Postmaster General for answers on future of Charleston facility
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Dec. 6, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asking for clarity regarding USPS’s Mail Processing Facility Review of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center. Senator Capito also stressed the importance[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $500K for West Virginia’s Cardinal line
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On Dec. 7, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $500,000 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for Amtrak to complete the first step in restoring daily service on the Cardinal line. This award funds the first step[Read More…]