WVU Today WHAT: The West Virginia University Extension Small Farm Center will host a four-day conference offering an affordable opportunity for West Virginia farmers to learn how to adapt their enterprises to meet the rising demand for local foods while increasing profitability. WHO: Nearly 400 West Virginia farmers and agribusiness operators; WVU Extension faculty, staff and[Read More…]
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West Virginia Hospital Association provides statement regarding HB 2007, relating to Certificate of Need
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following statement is made on behalf of the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) HB 2007, relating to repealing the Certificate of Need Program: “We would like to thank legislators for demonstrating their unwavering commitment to prioritizing healthcare access for all West Virginians by[Read More…]
NRGRDA announces hiring Josephine Moore as Policy and Government Outreach Coordinator
West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced the hiring of Josephine “Jozy” Moore, former reporter at The Register Herald newspaper in Beckley, as Policy and Government Outreach Coordinator. Jina Belcher, Executive Director of NRGRDA, said, “Over the last several years NRGRDA[Read More…]
27th WVU president Michael T. Benson pledges to lead by example and with enthusiasm
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The new president of West Virginia University will bring three decades of academic and administrative experience in higher education to his role leading West Virginia’s flagship, land-grant higher education institution into a new era. Following contract negotiations after the WVU Board of Governors meeting Feb. 20, Michael T. Benson,[Read More…]
WV Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) celebrate Peace Corps Day
West Virginia Press Association GERRARDSTOWN, W.Va. — This year marks the 64th anniversary of the Peace Corps and Peace Corps Day is celebrated annually on March 1st. Since its beginning, over 250,00 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 140 countries around the world. Over 722 of those volunteers have been from[Read More…]
WVU team wins third consecutive championship at international mine rescue competition
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team, based at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, is the best in the world. Named the winner of the 2025 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development competition held Feb. 17-21 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden,[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey warns consumers of charity and disaster scams in wake of flooding
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by the deadly floods in West Virginia. Scammers will be working to seize the opportunity to prey on people’s generosity[Read More…]
COLUMN: Why manufacturing will come
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA When Lynnda and I went to Japan a few years ago, I knew where Tokyo and Mount Fuji were. I didn’t know where the Japanese major manufacturing centers were. Before we went to Germany last year, I knew the location of major cities. I[Read More…]
OPINION: Plug data centers into West Virginia’s coal power grid — and run the damn plants
By Chris Hamilton, president, West Virginia Coal Association A major driver of the recent surge in electricity demand is the explosion of energy-intensive data centers and artificial intelligence systems. These massive operations are rapidly approaching saturation in our neighboring state of Virginia. This presents a golden opportunity for West Virginia.[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey announces major update on Section 504 lawsuit
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey on Thursday announced an important update on the lawsuit involving the protection of Section 504. Since being alerted of concerns from parents, caregivers and providers, Attorney General McCuskey has been working with the other states involved in the lawsuit,[Read More…]
