DAVIS, W.Va. – ‘Teaming to Win’ works to advance and improve small business prospects in West Virginia. When the 2015 ‘Teaming to Win’ conference starts at noon on Wednesday at the Canaan Valley State Park & Conference Center in Davis, participants will have the opportunity to hear national speakers and leaders and take advantage of[Read More…]
State news, releases and Information
Articles, columns and news releases from West Virginia and national sources. These announcements are featured on wvpress.org as a public service and source of information.
Alliance promotes auction of endangered W.Va. buildings
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is promoting the auction of three buildings formerly slated for demolition in an endangered historic district that may soon become home to a new southern campus for West Virginia University. The availability of grants and tax credits for historic properties and[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Jenkins: Funding for rural veterans programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., has announced his efforts to help secure full funding for rural health programs for veterans in a House-passed appropriations bill. The Veterans Affairs Department would receive $250 million for the Office of Rural Health to improve the quality of care for the[Read More…]
Vendor spaces approach capacity at outdoor Beckley market
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Scheduled to open Saturday morning, the second bi-monthly Neville Street Market is already approaching vendor capacity, and organizers predict that it will soon expand to include additional streets. Proceeds from vendor fees for Saturday’s event will got to support programs at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Beckley, and market organizers are similarly[Read More…]
First commercial raft trip on New River this Thursday
OAK HILL, W.Va. — The first commercial whitewater rafting trip of spring 2015 on the New River has been scheduled for Thursday, March 12, though because of high water fed by recent heavy snows officials at ACE Adventure Resort are not yet sure of its departure time. The trip is expected to end at[Read More…]
Manchin, Burr bill looks at veteran homelessness
NOTE — Release from Sen. Joe Manchin’s Office: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015. This legislation would build on existing homeless veterans programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by investing in established programs that are proven to[Read More…]
WV House: Delegates pass veto override of Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act
Editor’s Note: The following is a release from the W.Va. House of Delegates. It is shared as a service to our member newspapers. It is not a news article from our newspapers: — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a veto override of H.B. 2568, the Pain Capable Unborn Protection[Read More…]
WV House Democrats: Homestead Exemption increases
Editor’s Note: The following is a release from the Democrat members of the W.Va. House of Delegates. It is shared as a service to our member newspapers. It is not a news article from our newspapers: — CHARLESTON. W.Va. — After several failed amendments, Democrats in the House of Delegates were able[Read More…]
Capitol High School Symphonic Band performing at Clay Center
Capitol High School Symphonic Band among the high school bands performing at the Clay Center on Friday, April 3.
A day for sweethearts and unclaimed property owners
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Everyone knows what Valentine’s Day is about – love, romance, flowers and a lot of giddy sentiment. West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue urges those spending the day alone not to despair, particularly if you’re going solo; you’re due unclaimed property; and your name has something to do[Read More…]
