CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On May 6, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement: “I am hearing that high school track coaches in West Virginia are threatening to force girl track and field athletes to compete against a boy or face suspension – which could remove their opportunity to participate in[Read More…]
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OPINION: Reading for Fun is Fading – and That’s a Problem
By Cheryl Stahle, Academic Administrator for West Virginia Virtual Academy Reading for enjoyment is becoming a lost habit among today’s youth, as more and more students struggle with the foundational skills needed to read effectively. Learning to read is challenging—it requires patience and persistence, especially because English is not a [Read More…]
MEDIA INVITATION: West Virginia’s Premier Foster Care Summit Brings Faith, Child Welfare, and Community Together to Support Vulnerable Children
West Virginia Press Association Media are invited to attend and cover the 2025 All In Foster Care Summit, West Virginia’s leading gathering for foster care advocates, child welfare professionals, church leaders, and community members on May 7, 2025 at River Ridge Church – Charleston Campus – located at 2090 Greenbrier Street,[Read More…]
Teddy Bear Fair brings children closer to the hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Going to the doctor or hospital can be intimidating. Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) wants to introduce children to health care providers using the Teddy Bear Fair. Educational booths teaching children about safety, nutrition, exercise, handwashing and more surround the parking lot. Children can pick up a[Read More…]
Capito Celebrates National Small Business Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) signed on to a resolution led by U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairman Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Ed Markey (D-Mass.) declaring this week as “National Small Business Week” to recognize the innovators and job creators who power[Read More…]
“Just Three Questions!” Tech Entrepreneur and Marshall President Brad Smith is first guest on Secretary Warner’s new video series highlighting resources for West Virginia entrepreneurs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During the most recent legislative session, the Office of Secretary of State Kris Warner debuted “Just Three Questions!”, a new video interview series focusing on West Virginia business leaders and entrepreneurs. Interview topics spotlight programs and resources for entrepreneurs as well as economic drivers for growing West Virginia communities. [Read More…]
Capito congratulates Reisenweber for USDA Rural Development appointment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) congratulated John Reisenweber on being appointed to serve as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for West Virginia. “I am thrilled to see John—a dedicated West Virginian and someone I have had the privilege of working with directly—take[Read More…]
DoHS announces listening session schedule and opens registration for statewide Child Welfare Tour
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has released the full schedule for its upcoming Child Welfare Community Listening Sessions and officially opened public registration. Beginning May 12, 2025, these in-person sessions will take place across eight locations statewide as part of the broader West Virginia Child Welfare[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey announces distribution of $3.5 million to cities and counties as part of drug settlement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Friday West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced his office has distributed nearly $3.5 million to cities and counties as part of a settlement agreement involving the cholesterol drug Lipitor. The settlement is from an antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer Inc. (and related companies) and Ranbaxy Inc.[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition challenging Vermont Superfund, which threatens America’s energy independence
‘Our coalition stood up to New York to stop this madness and we have once again joined forces to stand up to Vermont to ensure America’s energy independence and to protect consumers nationwide’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general[Read More…]
