CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Senate, on March 12, unanimously passed Senate Bill 500, providing that the  West Virginia Legislative Auditor “has the authority and duty to make a regular review of the finances of each  volunteer fire company” in the state.  At present, both the Legislative Auditor and[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On March 12, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the creation of “Tourism Works,” an online education program designed to enhance hospitality skills and training among the state’s tourism workforce and everyday West Virginians. The announcement was made with the support of over 200 tourism[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association KIMBALL, W.Va. — The Hatfield-McCoy Trails (HMT) is partnering with local emergency response agencies to urge the use of the ‘what3words’ phone application on its trails and throughout its service areas.  The ‘what3words’ phone application assigns a unique address (made of 3 random words) to every[Read More…]

Change comes after Chronic Wasting Disease detected in a Grant County deer West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced the expansion of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Containment Area after the detection of CWD in a Grant County deer.  “Grant County[Read More…]

Who: Clay County High School students EMS Training Event: EMS Jump Start Pathway to Paramedic Initiative Launch Date: Thursday, March 20th starting 10:30AM Time: 10:30AM Location Clay County High School, 1 Panther Dr, Clay WV 25043 BridgeValley Community and Technical College has received a $185,096 grant from the West Virginia Department of Education to develop a Mobile EMS Simulation Classroom and[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — AARP West Virginia commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, sponsored by Senator Shelley Moore Capito, offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Asher Agency (KMBlu LLC) announced it received a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification on January 23 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is now eligible for federal set-aside contracts and subcontracts. Asher Agency, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, WV – The University of Charleston received a generous $50,000 donation from the estate of Frances and Richard Rumley to establish a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting international students. Lois Ann Stanton, niece of the Rumleys, presented the gift to President Marty Roth, Executive Vice[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that the federal government accepted his request for Individual Assistance in Logan and Wayne counties. Individual Assistance has already been approved in McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in Morrisey’s original request still remain under consideration[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hospital leaders from across West Virginia will gather at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 13 for Hospital Day at the Legislature to discuss key legislative initiatives impacting hospitals and health care across the state. Throughout the day, leaders from across disciplines will meet with lawmakers to[Read More…]