West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While the country celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week, Secretaries of State and Chief Business Officials from across the country have come together to request that President Donald Trump end unnecessary burdens placed on business owners by the previous administration. This week, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner, along with 19 other state officials, sent a letter to[Read More…]
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West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation Supports Disaster Relief Efforts with Supply Drive
West Virginia Press Association WELCH, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) today announced that Stevens Correctional Center (STCC), located in Welch, McDowell County, has returned to normal operations and regular staffing levels following widespread flooding. To support disaster relief efforts, an offender work crew[Read More…]
WVU Board of Governors chooses top candidate for University presidency
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors voted to approve a top candidate to serve as the University’s 27th president during a regular meeting Thursday (Feb. 20) at the Erickson Alumni Center. “At a time when the higher education landscape is changing, we think that this person can[Read More…]
West Virginia’s premier raffle returns: Tickets now available for Snowshoe Foundation’s Treasure on The Mountain 2025
West Virginia Press Association SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — The Snowshoe Foundation is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated summer raffle event, Treasure on The Mountain, which helps raise nearly a half-million in funds to support local grants, scholarships, and other initiatives. Treasure on The Mountain 2025 is scheduled[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association encourages well-child visits in February
Parents are reminded they can take advantage of in-school well-child visits during National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. – Marking National School-Based Health Center Awareness Month in February, Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) reminds parents of the importance of annual well-child visits. Well-child visits[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Concord’s President Boggess to testify on FY 2026 budget before House Finance Committee on Feb. 20
Open to Media and the Public Time: 9:00 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025 Place: Room 460M, House Finance Committee Room, West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Dr. Kendra Boggess is the 12th president of Concord University in Athens, W.Va., and has been serving in that role since April 2014.[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Virtual Press Event to Launch Explore Health Careers WV Website
WHAT:Join us for a virtual press event to introduce, launch, and demonstrate the new Explore Health Careers WV website. This innovative platform is designed to provide West Virginians with essential resources, career pathways, and educational opportunities in the health care sector. This website is a joint effort by the West Virginia Hospital[Read More…]
Capito introduces American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street Act
Legislation would reinstate a measure beneficial to taxpayers, remove added interest costs from U.S. businesses and strengthen global competition West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) recently introduced the American Investment in Manufacturing and Main Street (AIMM) Act, legislation that would reinstate the Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and[Read More…]
Attorney General McCuskey urges residents impacted by severe storms to watch out for scams
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging residents who are dealing with storm damage to be cautious when hiring help to make repairs. “The damage caused in some parts of the state is heartbreaking and now our communities are faced with the difficult[Read More…]
Education Alliance launches Hope for the Future: WV School-Business Partnership of the Year awards program
Schools, businesses engaged in K-12 partnerships across the state encouraged to apply West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the goal of recognizing impactful school-business partnerships that are giving West Virginia K-12 students a leg up in academic success and career preparation, the Education Alliance, in partnership with Hope[Read More…]
