CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On April 21, Governor Patrick Morrisey named Lance Yardley as the Acting Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WVDCR). Yardley will replace William “Billy” Marshall III, who was chosen by President Donald J. Trump to lead the Federal Bureau of Prisons. “With over[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — Dr. John Deskins, Director, Bureau of Business & Economic Research at West Virginia University, will be offering the Southern West Virginia Economic Outlook on Wednesday, April 23, at the Future Forward Summit and Expo at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. Deskins – without[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame, a joint initiative between the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute and the West Virginia Coal Association and housed at the WVU Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources in Morgantown, inducted its newest class of honorees during a ceremony April 15th.[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has been approved to issue Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) during the 2025 summer period. All eligible children will receive a one-time $120 in grocery benefits this summer. Summer EBT benefits can be spent on items that[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey announced his office will take part in this weekend’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by partnering with law enforcement and substance abuse prevention groups across the state to responsibly dispose of unused medication. Representatives from the Attorney General’s Office will[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On April 17, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed West Virginia’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Morrisey closely mirrors the Governor’s proposal sent at the beginning of session.   “When I took office, I inherited a $400 million structural[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to announce the promotion of Nursing Coordinator Sherry Keller, RN, to Director of Nursing. As Director of Nursing, Keller will be essential in furthering the quality of care provided by Coplin’s clinical department as the organization reorganizes the[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner said that the 2025 legislative session was both productive and important for further securing the state’s elections. He commended legislators for working with his office to pass several key pieces of legislation. Warner noted that his first opportunity to work with legislators as WV’s Secretary of State proved to be highly productive.[Read More…]