By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA On Thanksgiving Day my daughter, Dannielle and I did 11 miles together. This was our last long training run in preparation for the Kiawah half-marathon in a couple of weeks. I’m struggling with some injuries so this run was a little painful. I struggled[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) engaged in a pivotal discussion with Wood County stakeholders in an effort to develop solutions for issues including homelessness, mental hygiene, workforce participation, substance use disorder treatment, and behavioral health care in the county. “Our[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has approved $85,950 in grant funding for 12 applicants through its Covered Electronic Devices (CED) program. Established in 2008 under the WVDEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), the CED Program requires electronic device manufacturers to register[Read More…]

Hunters reminded to purchase RM/RRM stamp before season starts West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a chance to harvest an additional deer during West Virginia’s muzzleloader deer season must purchase an RM/RRM stamp before the season starts on Dec. 11. Stamps may be purchased online[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, December 6, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. “Whether you’re looking for seasonal employment,[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health’s Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health has awarded a grant through a selection process to the West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition to manage the West Virginia Mothers and Babies[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia AFL-CIO is devastated after learning about the sudden passing of its former President Kenny Perdue, a life-long advocate for working people and dedicated family man who will be missed beyond measure. “Kenny was tireless in his efforts to protect and[Read More…]

Free calendar showcases state’s wildflowers. Orders limited to one calendar per household, WV residents a priority West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 2024 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available to order. The free calendar, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Adopt A Highway[Read More…]