Artists have until Feb. 14, 2024 to submit wildlife paintings West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Artists who want a chance to have their wildlife paintings featured in the 40th anniversary edition of the West Virginia Wildlife Calendar have until Feb. 14, 2024 to send their artwork to the West Virginia[Read More…]
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Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast announced for West Virginia Turnpike
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Parkways Authority is expecting the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after the holiday to be the busiest two travel days on the West Virginia Turnpike during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 21, 2023, to Sunday November 26,[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Tourism launches Culinary Trail
Trail developed by West Virginia Chef Ambassador’s features their favorite stops from around the state West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Culinary Trail aims to highlight the must-visit restaurants across the Mountain State that have been selected by the inaugural class of West Virginia Chef Ambassadors. Participants[Read More…]
NRGRDA and WV Hive to host inaugural Regional Showcase and Soiree on Dec. 15
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive are holding an inaugural “Regional Showcase and Soiree” at 5 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The public is invited to register to attend the event. Jina[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito announces congressionally directed spending award for Raleigh County wastewater treatment upgrades
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Shady Spring Public Service District in Raleigh County,[Read More…]
Governor and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2023 Military and First Responder recognition trees
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed during the upcoming holiday season. This year’s recognition[Read More…]
Opinion: For West Virginians, Paper Healthcare Information is a Must
By Jennifer Brown, president, West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services There’s a reason we say that West Virginia is “Almost Heaven.” Our state’s wild and wonderful mountains and hollows are what make it special, and it’s why so many people are proud to call it home. As we[Read More…]
WVSOM faculty member named to ‘Young Guns’ list for 2024
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Another faculty member at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has received statewide recognition for his work in driving West Virginia forward. Christopher Pankey, Ph.D., an assistant professor of physiology in WVSOM’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, is one of 10 Mountain State professionals named[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during[Read More…]
Opinion: Good Hunting!
By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia Good luck this hunting season! Thousands of men, women, and children look forward to the fall hunting season, which starts the last Saturday in September. Most eagerly await deer season, which kicks off near Thanksgiving. While you’re out there communing[Read More…]