West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Building upon its strong foundation in healthcare education, the University of Charleston is excited to announce the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition program starting Fall 2025. As chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity continue to rise, so does[Read More…]

Only eight (8) partnerships named winners from nearly 80 entries West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has announced the eight winners of the inaugural Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year Awards Program. The eight winners will receive a $2,000 celebration grant and will compete[Read More…]

RIPLEY, W.Va. — On April 15, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed Senate Bill 199 into law, outlining school discipline procedures for violent and threatening behavior in the classroom. Governor Morrisey was joined by Senators Amy Grady and Eric Tarr, State Superintendent Michele Blatt, and Ripley Mayor Carolyn Radler at Ripley Elementary[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University’s Esports team just wrapped up a record-breaking season in its fifth year. The Mountain Lions dominated in Rocket League, claiming three championships and qualifying for both the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup May Madness Tournament in Arlington, Texas, and the National Esports[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association PETERSBURG, W.Va. — The Grant County Bank is pleased to announce the 23rd Annual Relay for Life Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025, at Valley View Golf Club in Moorefield, West Virginia. All proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit the American Cancer Society[Read More…]

Premier statewide event offers continuing education for foster parents and social workers; unites faith, community, and child welfare leaders to support vulnerable children West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va. — West Virginia’s premier foster care summit returns for its fourth year this spring. The 2025 All In Foster Care Summit[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An employee of the West Virginia Turnpike was struck and killed at about 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025, while doing asphalt work on the Turnpike. The worker was struck by a tractor-trailer at mile marker 92.5 southbound on Interstate 77. The section of highway is part of the[Read More…]

WELCH, W.Va. – On April 14, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Welch, W.Va. where she made several stops in the area focused on ongoing flood recovery and infrastructure upgrades. During the visit to Welch, Senator Capito met with Welch Mayor Harold McBride to discuss a number of topics,[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Saturday, State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following statement following the passage of HB 3357, which completed funding for the Hope Scholarship program: “As a father of six children, I know first-hand how important it is for parents to have options when it comes to education. It[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University is participating in the Saturday, April 19, Patriots’ Day parade and festivities in Concord, Mass., marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which started at the battle of Concord and Lexington. In celebration of the anniversary, the town of Concord,[Read More…]