WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – One by one, first-year medical students participating in the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Convocation and White Coat Ceremony crossed the stage to receive the coats that represent the beginning of their career in health care service, cheered on by an[Read More…]
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Gift to WVU School of Medicine establishes physical therapy scholarship for out-of-state students
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students drawn to the West Virginia University School of Medicine’s physical therapy program from other states will benefit from a new scholarship established by dedicated University supporters. James and Joan Williams Waggy, of Charleston, West Virginia, contributed $500,000 to create the Williams/Waggy Physical Therapy Scholarship, which goes to[Read More…]
Hundreds attend Flatwoods Monster Convention at Flatwoods Hotel & Conference Center
Braxton Democrat Staff Report FLATWOODS, W.Va. — Hundreds of fans of both UFOs and The Flatwoods Monster were in attendance Sept. 9 for the Flatwoods Monster Convention & UFO Conference at the Days Hotel Conference Center. Attendees, vendors and renowned UFO speakers came together to celebrate the town and the original[Read More…]
Wild West Benefit aims to round up funds for West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine student scholarships
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – You can bet the ranch that the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) Wild West Benefit will be an evening to remember. The frontier-themed event, a fundraiser for student scholarships, will take place starting at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 4, in the Conference[Read More…]
Charleston Area Medical Center’s ‘Living Donor Chain’ celebrated
WVPA Staff Report CHARLESTON W.Va. – The first successful kidney transplant surgery in West Virginia was completed on Sept. 29, 1987. With nearly 1,700 transplants performed in the 36 years that have followed, what was once a major procedure is now on the precipice of becoming same-day surgery. “Thirty five[Read More…]
WVU Marching Band to perform in 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Representing West Virginia University and the entire Mountain State, “The Pride of West Virginia,” the Mountaineer Marching Band, will participate in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, marking the second appearance for the band in the historic parade. Macy’s Parade officials were in Morgantown Saturday (Sept. 16)[Read More…]
Political Advisory: West Virginia Freedom Caucus launches conservative movement in state legislature
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, on Constitution Day, the West Virginia Freedom Caucus (WVFC) announces its official launch as the spearhead of the Conservative movement in our State Legislature. The WVFC will serve and defend the People of West Virginia, and begin to usher in the promise[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces record $7 billion annual tourism impact for West Virginia in 2022
Tourism industry reports more than 53,000 West Virginia jobs, one out of every 16 in the state WV Press Release Sharing DAVIS, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice this week joined more than 300 tourism-industry members to announce West Virginia’s best tourism year ever, with the industry’s economic impact exceeding[Read More…]
Antero Resources making $4 million donation to WVU’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
Pledge marks largest philanthropic gift in Antero’s history and serves as example of ‘Investing in the Next Generation’ WV Press Staff Report WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – Antero Resources has pledged a $4 million donation to WVU’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. Paul Rady, president and[Read More…]
ARC grant will allow West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine to help individuals in recovery stay employed
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will receive $500,000 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to make it easier for individuals in Greenbrier County with substance use disorder to attain and maintain employment. Through ARC’s Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, WVSOM’s Center[Read More…]
WV Treasurer Riley Moore returns nearly $32,000 worth of unclaimed property in Jefferson County
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore visited the Jefferson County Board of Education Thursday, September 14, to present two unclaimed property checks worth nearly $32,000 total to benefit the Jefferson County Board of Education and Jefferson County Commission. “It was great returning unclaimed property[Read More…]
Betsy Miles named executive director of the West Virginia Press Association
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Betsy Miles will be the next executive director of the West Virginia Press Association, which was established shortly after the Civil War and serves as the newspaper industry representative for the state’s 69 newspapers. Miles has been assistant executive director and advertising director[Read More…]
WVU President Gee addresses ‘misrepresentations’ of WVU Transformation work during Faculty Senate meeting
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University released a statement from President Gordon Gee based on his prepared remarks to members of the Faculty Senate about misrepresentations related to ongoing Transformation efforts during a Monday (Sept. 11) meeting at the College of Law. “Since my arrival at West Virginia University, I have spoken consistently about three critical missions[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: AARP WV seeking new fraud protection for state residents
Nearly 13,000 reports of fraud and scams with $19.4 million in losses reported in West Virginia in 2022 Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – AARP WV leaders are continuing their efforts to keep senior citizens financially safe by encouraging state legislators to consider new fraud protection and recovery[Read More…]
Prominent Charleston and Wheeling accounting firms announce merger
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Two leading state accounting firms – Woomer, Nistendirk & Associates, PLLC located in Charleston and Costanzo & Associates, PLLC in Wheeling – will merge operations beginning Nov. 1, 2023, the firm’s partners announced today. The new firm will be known as Costanzo Woomer[Read More…]
Tammy Jordan of Fruits of Labor and Communities of Healing to speak at Appalachian Regional Commission Annual Meeting on Tuesday
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. — Tammy Jordan, owner of Fruits of Labor, a social enterprise that serves as a model for the recovery to work program Communities of Healing, is set to share her insights this week at the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) annual conference, entitled Appalachia Rises,[Read More…]
Opinion: Moving past 1862: The evolving role of the land-grant, R1 institution
Fred KingProfessor, Vice President for ResearchWest Virginia University The American public’s trust in higher education has waned considerably within the last decade. This is an interesting, new dynamic: Academia’s detractors represent various segments of America – from those living in rural, poverty-stricken areas who feel higher ed is out of[Read More…]
West Virginia attorney Tony O’Dell earns 2024 Best Lawyer of the Year honors
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tiano O’Dell, PLLC, is pleased to announce that attorney Tony O’Dell has been selected as one of the 2024 Lawyer of the Year recipients in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. O’Dell received this honor in three fields: Personal Injury Litigation,[Read More…]
John Duty takes another WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Logan Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — John Duty of Hurricane shot his second Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Tuesday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Logan Country Club with a one over par 71.[Read More…]
West Virginia Legislative Leadership bringing Southern Legislative Conference to state in 2024
Senate President Blair, House Speaker Hanshaw plan to showcase West Virginia during week-long event for officials from 15 states WV Press Staff Report WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – “We are the northernmost state in the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC), and we are excited to have all of those 2,000-plus people[Read More…]