Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University College of Law and Marshall University have each received $1 million to launch a Joint Consumer Assistance Project for West Virginians. “This is great news for the state,” said Gregory Bowman, dean of the College of Law. “Using legal research,[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice signs childhood cancer license plate legislation into law
Release from West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders joined with Gov. Jim Justice April 11 for a ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 590 into law, which will create a Childhood Cancer License Plate. “With the passage of this legislation it allows the childhood cancer[Read More…]
WV Caring joins with The Conversation Project on End-of-Life care movement
Organizations encouraging meaningful conversations about End-of-Life care Release from WV Caring: Arthurdale, W.Va. — WV Caring, one of the largest and most experienced providers of hospice and palliative care in the mid-Atlantic region, has teamed up with The Conversation Project, a national public engagement campaign, to educate people on the value of[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin statement on 8th Anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.VA., issued the following statement commemorating the 29 miners who were killed in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster eight years ago. Senator Manchin attended a Remembrance Ceremony for the 8th Anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster in Whitesville. “Eight years ago,[Read More…]
WV Power open 2018 baseball season tonight with prospect-laden roster
Club unveils initial roster featuring six Pirates’ top 30 prospects Release from the WV Power: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -The West Virginia Power open the 2018 season tonight at Appalachian Power Park with a four-game series against the Greenville Drive, the defending South Atlantic League champions. Festivities kick off with a pregame parade, sponsored[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Agriculture to honor auctioneers for years of service
Release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt will present plaques to four auctioneers celebrating a combined 233 years of service on Tuesday, April 3. The awards will be presented at a dinner honoring the four hosted at the State Fair[Read More…]
HD Media wins bid for Charleston Newspapers after rival withdraws
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — HD Media, the parent company of The Herald-Dispatch, is the successful bidder for the purchase of bankrupt Charleston Newspapers after the withdrawal of a bid previously made by Ogden Newspapers. HD Media managing member Doug Reynolds said he had bid $11,487,243 for the organization, compared with[Read More…]