Isaac Hayes of Hurricane and Kerri-Anne Cook of Oceana posted rounds of the day WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), opened its 2023 season Monday at Edgewood Country Club with[Read More…]
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Media Advisory: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to host roundtable event with Rahul Gupta, M.D., director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Saturday’s roundtable related to substance use disorder and recovery LEWISBURG, W.Va — The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has issued the following media advisory: The media is invited to attend a roundtable event with Rahul Gupta, M.D., a native of West Virginia and the first physician to serve[Read More…]
WV PSC Column: How a Utility Rate Case Works
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission With several rate cases pending before the Public Service Commission (PSC) this year, I thought it might be helpful to explain what happens when a utility applies for a rate increase. The original rate case filing consists of testimony from utility[Read More…]
Harold Payne of Hurricane takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Harold Payne of Hurricane took the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Monday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Hurricane with a one under[Read More…]
Funeral services on Wednesday at Mingo Central High School for slain WVSP trooper: Sgt. Cory Maynard
Visitation for the public starts at noon By NANCY PEYTON BROWN [email protected] DELBARTON, W.Va. — Memorial services have been set for West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard, who was killed in the line of duty Friday. Maynard, 37, will be honored during services at Mingo Central High School on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Column: West Virginia employs the highest percentage of individuals in health care compared to its total workforce
West Virginia Hospital Association Releases 2023 Health Care Workforce Report By Jim KaufmanPresident & CEOWest Virginia Hospital Association The core mission of hospitals is caring for people. To fulfill that mission, hospitals need compassionate, skilled, trained, and dedicated professionals. In West Virginia, more than 49,000 compassionate caregivers are employed by[Read More…]
Marshall University begins New Student Orientation on June 13
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Registration for Marshall University’s New Student Orientation is open at www.marshall.edu/orientation. All new students, including freshman and transfer students, are expected to participate in an orientation session. “Student success, both in and out of the classroom, is our focus at Marshall, and there is nothing[Read More…]
Southern Pillar Jeweler hosting Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at The Great Googly Moogly in Fayetteville on Thursday
WV Press Release Sharing FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – Trey Swartz, silversmith and owner of Southern Pillar Jeweler, will host a June 8 grand opening and ribbon cutting at his new workspace studio at The Great Googly Moogly, 107 Keller Avenue, Fayetteville. The event begins at 11:30 a.m., and the public is[Read More…]
Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health announces $1.5 Million Grant for Healthy Neighborhood Program
Noting ‘Food is Medicine,’ partnership between Vandalia Health Network, Marshall Health, Mountain Health Network, InComm Healthcare, and Dollar General seeks to reduce food insecurity and improve community health WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health today announced a $1.5 million grant to fund[Read More…]
Start of Pride Month in West Virginia celebrated in Charleston with parade and street festival
Pride events scheduled around the state in June; See photos of parade and festival WV Press News Report in partnership with “When All Are Counted” CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in West Virginia kicked off June 1 and the City of Charleston hosted a parade and street[Read More…]
Media Advisory: U.S. Senator Manchin issues statement, holding media availability this afternoon in Charleston on securing Mountain Valley Pipeline
MVP Roundtable and Press Availability set for 3:30 pm in Charleston WV Press Release Sharing: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has scheduled a media available this afternoon and released a statement after voting for the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement to secure[Read More…]
19-year-old Cameron Jarvis of Barboursville wins 104th WV Amateur Championship at The Greenbrier
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Extending his lead by two strokes Wednesday, 19-year-old Cameron Jarvis of Barboursville scored two under par to take the overall lead at three under par 277 to win the 104th West Virginia Amateur Championship at The Greenbrier. The Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company[Read More…]
West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s welcomes Breeze Airways inaugural flight
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Breeze Airways and West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) Wednesday celebrated the arrival of Breeze Airways, the newest air carrier to offer nonstop service to Orlando, FL and Charleston, SC. This highly anticipated event marks a significant milestone for the airport and the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces 17 new projects approved by the West Virginia Water Development Authority
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has announced that the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) recently approved 17 infrastructure-related projects funded by the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund. To date, the WDA has approved 100 projects with a total project cost of $1.1 billion and a state match of[Read More…]
Governor Justice announces WV National Guard will send members to Texas border
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has approved up to 50 West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Soldiers and Airmen to deploy to Texas for up to 30 days to support Operation Lone Star (OLS) as a part of an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) from[Read More…]
National Headache Foundation shines a spotlight on migraines and headaches in June – Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
WV Press Release Sharing CHICAGO, Ill. – The National Headache Foundation (NHF), a leading organization dedicated to providing research, awareness, education, and advocacy for individuals living with headache and migraine, is proud to announce the observance of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month in June. Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM)[Read More…]
Form Energy key component to north Weirton, W.Va., development
By Craig Howell, Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON — The construction of Form Energy’s first full-scale manufacturing facility will be a key component to the redevelopment of Weirton’s north end, according to officials with the Frontier Group of Companies which has been working to prepare the property over the last several[Read More…]
Video Feature: Betsy Miles takes you ‘Miles in a Minute’ to spend this Summer under the Stars
WV Tourism continuing its stargazing promotion all summer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now that the kids are out of school and Memorial Day Weekend is over, West Virginia families can plan some time in the backyard or at a state park enjoying an evening looking at the sky and stars. According to[Read More…]
Rain an issue for Round Two of 104th WV Amateur Golf Championship at The Greenbrier
Round Three started today at 8 a.m. WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another rainy day challenged players Monday at The Greenbrier for the second round of the 104th WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston, sponsored by United Bank and conducted by the West[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin releases statement on his securement of the Mountain Valley Pipeline into the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin III (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has released the following statement on his securement of the Mountain Valley Pipeline into the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. “Last summer, I introduced legislation to complete the Mountain Valley Pipeline. I am pleased[Read More…]
