West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Jan. 28 Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of additional cabinet secretaries and key staff. The announcement included the appointment of U.S. Army General James (Jim) Seward, a decorated military veteran with extensive military, government and private sector experience, as West Virginia’s[Read More…]

Public invited to attend Groundhog Day at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center on Feb. 2 FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the West Virginia State Wildlife Center will host its 48th annual Groundhog Day Celebration on Feb. 2. Members of the public are invited[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Secretary of State Kris Warner and the WV One Stop Business Center are celebrating more than 13,500 new business registrations in 2024. According to the WV Secretary of State’s Business Statistics Database, 2024 was a particularly exciting year, with several industries experiencing significant new business[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Coplin Health System has announced the promotion of Pharmacy Director Scott Price, PharmD, to Chief Pharmacy Officer. “I am excited to expand my leadership role in the organization, while also maintaining the ability to work in the pharmacy and to connect with our[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced 10 awardees of its NRG Working Group Technical Assistance Fund totaling more than $490,000. Jina Belcher, Executive Director of NRGRDA, said federal funding through a Congressionally Directed Spending request allowed the New River Gorge[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Outgoing Cabinet Secretary Dr. Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP, today expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the people of West Virginia for the opportunity to lead the Department of Health and thanked her dedicated staff for their tireless work in advancing public health throughout the state.[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack visited Holz Elementary School in Charleston Friday, January 24 to launch the statewide SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest. “As a parent and a grandparent, I know how important it is to invest in our[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As of January 25, 2025, approximately 2,100 customers across Mingo County are without water due to significant operational issues affecting local water systems. The disruptions began following complications at the Mingo Public Service District’s (PSD) sediment basin and worsened due to the effects from[Read More…]

Started in 2019, CU Free has helped 88 students West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University began offering West Virginia residents five years ago a creative financial aid tool for incoming freshmen, current as well as transfer students – last dollar financial assistance through its Concord University (CU)[Read More…]