West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help agricultural producers and farmers expand market opportunities and generate more revenue. USDA is making the grants available under the Value-Added Producer Grants program. The grants help farmers and[Read More…]
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West Virginia Parkways Authority warns motorists about text scam
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Parkways Authority and E-ZPass Group is issuing an alert to all E-ZPass customers about a text messaging scam targeted at customers of tolling agencies across the United States. The scam aims to deceive customers into entering their personal data and financial[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: University of Charleston to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and its mission with ‘Enlightened Living Days’
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Next week is shaping up to be busy and inspiring as the University of Charleston honors the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The University of Charleston will also uphold its mission to educate students for “a life of productive work, enlightened living,[Read More…]
WVU Guarantee program launches to help pay tuition, fees for incoming and current West Virginia students
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is launching WVU Guarantee — a new program that will provide funding to cover the costs of tuition and University fees for qualifying incoming and current West Virginia students beginning this fall. The program is open to resident undergraduate students across the WVU System,[Read More…]
West Virginia educators receive Presidential Award in Math and Science
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) congratulates four educators from the state who received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Nationally, 336 teachers and mentors received the most recent round of this prestigious award as well as the Presidential[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Pack applauds Governor Morrisey for efforts to expand school choice, reduce taxes for West Virginia families
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack is praising Governor Patrick Morrisey for ramping up efforts to boost school choice and lower the state income tax even further as part of his inaugural remarks. “Governor Morrisey has been a strong advocate for educational freedom and tax reduction[Read More…]
OP-ED: WV Should Affirm Our Commitment to First Responders
By W.Va. House of Delegates Majority Leader Del. Pat McGeehan West Virginia has good law enforcement officers. We need more of them. Their pursuit of justice and peace serves the most vulnerable members of our community, forming an indispensable part of our shared project: that our people of West Virginia[Read More…]
Congressman Moore named to three Appropriations Subcommittees
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) has announced that Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) will serve on the House Appropriations Committee’s subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Commerce, Justice, and Science; and as the Vice Chair of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee.[Read More…]
Three new members join West Virginia Hive Board of Directors
Amy Baker, Michelle Rotellini, and Zackary Statler add expertise and vision BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network proudly welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors in 2024: Amy Baker, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Marketing at MVB Bank; Michelle Rotellini, President/CEO of the Beckley-Raleigh County[Read More…]
Toyota honors 2025 WV Teacher of the Year with new vehicle during school assembly
West Virginia Press Association NITRO, W.Va. – Toyota Motors Manufacturing West Virginia, Inc. (Toyota MMWV) presented 2025 West Virginia Teacher of the Year (TOY) Seth Skiles with the keys to a 2025 Toyota RAV4 today during an assembly at Rock Branch Elementary School. Toyota MMWV President David Rosier and Deputy State Superintendent of[Read More…]
