By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Last week at the Outer Banks our family discussed relationships. One of our friends has been married four times. A comment made was, “Of course, they married the same type of person all four times.” I remarked, “A definition of insanity is doing the same thing…” Lynnda, my[Read More…]
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University of Charleston launches new commercial to showcase student experiences
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While it can be challenging to tell an entire university story in a minute or less, the University of Charleston (UC) recently did just that with a new commercial that began airing in the fall of 2024. In July, UC hired alum Jeff[Read More…]
West Virginia’s community and technical colleges see 7.8 percent enrollment increase for fall 2024
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Community and Technical College System (WVCTCS), on Dec. 5, announced a 7.8 percent increase in total student enrollment for the 2024 fall semester, marking a significant achievement for the state’s nine public community and technical colleges. With nearly 18,000 students[Read More…]
Unlimited Future, Inc. receives $261,170 grant to expand NeighborFood ecosystem and strengthen community impact
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Unlimited Future, Inc. (UFI) proudly announces its receipt of a $261,170 grant from the Pallottine Foundation of Huntington. This transformative two-year grant empowers UFI to expand and enhance the NeighborFood Ecosystem, a pioneering program dedicated to improving food security, workforce development, and community health in Huntington,[Read More…]
WVSOM seeks toys for children affected by Hurricane Helene
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is asking members of the public to help bring joy to children whose families were victims of the recent hurricane and flooding in North Carolina and Tennessee. With[Read More…]
Charleston attorneys, firm named to Best Lawyers lists
Tony O’Dell and William Tiano selected by their peers for prestigious annual honors. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Tony O’Dell and William Tiano, personal injury attorneys and founders of Charleston-based law firm Tiano O’Dell PLLC, have been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers in America 2025 list. Tiano O’Dell was also named[Read More…]
USDA announces over $3 million in new projects to increase economic opportunities through Rural Partners Network
Funding will support small businesses, infrastructure and health care in underserved rural West Virginia communities MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn has announced a new round of investments totaling more than $3.3 million to support local economic development plans and projects in Rural[Read More…]
Bōc-Hord Brewery and Bakehouse grand opening and ribbon cutting set for Dec. 5 in Princeton
West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. – The community is invited to the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Bōc-Hord Brewery and Bakehouse, 833 Mercer Street, Princeton, W.Va., at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 5. Owned by Ginger Conley and J.W. Groseclose, Bōc-Hord offers a full lunch and dinner menu featuring[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey urges consumers to be cautious of undeliverable package emails and text messages
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to be extra cautious if they receive emails or text messages about an undeliverable package. The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week. “Online shopping is convenient and brings many[Read More…]
West Virginia’s annual Joyful Night celebration returns with special State Christmas Tree from Watoga State Park – December 4, 2024
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice cordially invite all West Virginians to join them at this year’s Joyful Night celebration, taking place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. on the South Steps of the West Virginia State Capitol. The[Read More…]
