West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Press Association is hosting two events around the Legislative session — the Legislative Lookahead before session starts and the Media Social during the session. Legislative Lookahead The annual Legislative Lookahead is Friday, Feb. 7 at the Culture Center located on Capitol[Read More…]
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Criminal charges filed against two Hopemont Hospital nursing staff members in connection with patient death
Non-verbal patient allegedly left in scalding hot bath West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced that his Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) has filed criminal charges against two Hopemont Hospital nursing staff members in connection with the death of a non-verbal patient[Read More…]
Secretary Wriston commends snowplow drivers as another round of winter weather is expected
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) crews are continuing to work around the clock with approximately 1,000 snowplows to maintain the state’s highway system in the wake of Winter Storm Blair, while also preparing for a second round of winter weather this weekend. West Virginia Department[Read More…]
West Virginia Foundation for Architecture announces recipients of 2025 scholarship awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Foundation for Architecture (WVFA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, recognizing outstanding West Virginia students in architecture programs who demonstrate exceptional potential and dedication to the field. This year, seven students were selected, with awards totaling $9,500. The scholarship program supports students pursuing architectural[Read More…]
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association 2025 Winter Symposium Feb. 11 in Charleston offers design and business development insights
80-page full color Landscape Plants for West Virginia publication to be unveiled West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) is holding its annual Winter Symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. February 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Charleston. The[Read More…]
Continuing Participation Confirmations now being accepted for Hope Scholarship students
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, has announced Continuing Participation Confirmations are now available for current Hope Scholarship students wishing to continue their participation in the program during the 2025-2026 school year. “This is a great[Read More…]
Speaker Hanshaw announces plans for upcoming 87th Legislature
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, has announced several leadership roles within the West Virginia House of Delegates and a change to the committee format for the upcoming 87th Legislature. Hanshaw, first elected to the House in 2014, is expected to be elected House Speaker for the fifth[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health supplies free radon test kits alongside National Radon Action Month
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around the topic of the odorless and invisible[Read More…]
W.Va. Treasurer Pack announces 18th annual ‘When I Grow Up’ statewide essay contest
Entries must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 28 to qualify CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack has announced the statewide 2025 SMART529 “When I Grow Up” student and teacher essay contest. The annual essay contest gives students the chance to win up to $5,000 in SMART529 savings for higher[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces $5 Million support for Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced a $5 million match to Charleston Area Medical Center to support the construction of the Vandalia Health Neuroscience Institute (VHNI), a state-of-the-art facility aimed at addressing the growing need for specialized neurological care in West Virginia. “This investment is really[Read More…]
