WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sergio Rodriguez and WV Press share the story behind ‘Las Noticias en tu idioma.’ This English language episode tells why and how this Spanish-language program is being created and shared. Viewers can share their comments about this episode [email protected] See Spanish-language segments of ‘Las[Read More…]
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Miles in a Minute with Betsy Miles: Charleston Dirty Birds celebrate first ‘Furry Friends Friday’ and weekend baseball at GoMart Ballpark
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Press’ Betsy Miles gives you news and updates with “Miles in a Minute.” Tonight the Charleston Dirty Birds celebrate the first ‘Furry Friends Friday’ and weekend baseball at GoMart Ballpark. Fans can bring out the family and the family pet to watch the Dirty Birds play[Read More…]
Third Qualifier for 104th WV Golf Amateur Championship tees off in Charleston
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The third qualifier for the 104th WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place Tuesday at Edgewood Country Club. Jeremy Vallet of Logan was the Medalist of Wednesday’s qualifier[Read More…]
Dirty Birds open season at GoMart Ballpark
W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice with Babydog, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Landau Eugene Murphy at the game: 8-3 loss By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While the Dirty Birds may have dropped Tuesday’s home opener to the Lancaster Barnstormers by the score of 8-3, fans at GoMart[Read More…]
Hinton Outfitters hosts ribbon cutting to celebrate grand opening, storefront operation on Friday
WV Press Release Sharing HINTON, W.Va. – Hinton Outfitters, a souvenir and gift shop is having its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 12, at its new storefront operation in Hinton at 221 Temple Street, Suite 1. Sisters and co-owners Lee Ann Goins and Kathy (Goins)[Read More…]
WVU: What’s next at the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency?
By Clay B. Marsh WVU Chancellor and Executive Dean, and West Virginia’s COVID-19 czar MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The World Health Organization this week removed its designation for COVID-19 as a “global health emergency.” The United States is due to follow suit on Thursday, May 11, canceling the designation of COVID-19 as[Read More…]
Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodriguez – Siete
Hay uno un servicio religioso en español en Charleston, WV, en la iglesia católica St. Agnes con el padre José Manuel Escalante Intercambio de noticias de WV Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hola familia, quería contarles que si está buscando un servicio religioso en español en Charleston, WV, hay uno en la[Read More…]
Secretary of State Mac Warner reports 1,197 new WV business registrations for April of 2023
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,197 new businesses statewide during the month of April according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Tyler County led the state in the percentage of new business growth through April with a total of eight new[Read More…]
Second Qualifier for 104th WV Golf Amateur Championship tees off in Parkersburg
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The second qualifier for the 104th WV Amateur Championship, presented by Astorg Motor Company and Mercedes-Benz of Charleston and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place May 8 at Parkersburg Country Club. Isaac Prine of Parkersburg was the Medalist of Monday’s[Read More…]
Barry Knotts of Morgantown takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Sistersville Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Barry Knotts of Morgantown shot 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 Sistersville Country Club with a four over par 74. “The[Read More…]
Indie Sparrow Boutique announces its Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Friday in Beckley
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – Indie Sparrow Boutique has announced a 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, ribbon cutting to launch its grand reopening of the business, which is returning to its original Beckley location — 610 North Eisenhower Drive — after seven years in Beaver. The Beckley Raleigh[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Charleston Dirty Birds’ home opener slated Tuesday with West Virginia Governor and Toni Stone Mural Reveal
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Justice, First Lady Cathy Justice, and Babydog will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Charleston Dirty Birds home opener against the Lancaster Barnstormers on Tuesday, May 9, at approximately 6:15 pm. The First Lady will also be hosting a school supply[Read More…]
Media Advisory: W.Va. Legislature visiting Huntington region and Marshall University for interim meetings
Marshall President Brad D. Smith to present ‘Strategic Roadmap to Prosperity — Marshall’s Next Chapter on Economic Development and Health Care’ HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University has issued the following media advisory: The West Virginia Legislature is visiting the Huntington region and Marshall University through Tuesday for interim committee meetings. The[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine graduates 177 new physicians
Friday’s WVSOM ceremony marks first pandemic-era class WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – When students in this year’s graduating class at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) began their medical education in summer 2019, none of them could have predicted that just a few months after their[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Anne Montague, founder of the American Rosie Movement, to speak at Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum on Saturday
Mother’s Day Celebration including story of Montague’s mother WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Rosie Movement has issued the following media advisory: The Anna Jarvis Birthplace Museum will feature Anne Montague as the keynote speaker from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, the day before[Read More…]
Shelly Poe to Serve as GameChanger media relations director
Nationally recognized Auburn assistant athletic director to serve in volunteer role FAIRMONT, W.Va. — West Virginia native and current Auburnassistant athletic director for media relations Shelly Poe will serve as Media Relations Director for GameChanger in a volunteer capacity. She will begin immediately and attend the GameChanger Prevention Education reception, dinner[Read More…]
Gov. Justice West Virginia first responders honored at Medal of Valor awards
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (WV DHS) honored seven West Virginia first responders today with the inaugural Medal of Valor awards. “There is no other way to put it; these recipients are heroes,” Gov. Justice said.[Read More…]
COVID-19 Update: West Virginia – 262 new cases, 8 deaths since last update; 56.3% of population fully vaccinated
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2. The totals below are updated weekly on Wednesday from the previous week’s WVDHHR reports. West Virginia Statistics New cases since reported since the previous weekly report –[Read More…]
Second day results of WV Golf ‘s 20th WV Mid-Amateur Championship released
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tuesday morning’s round of 16 at the WV Mid-Amateur Championship featured some of the best amateur golfers in West Virginia, including two-time West Virginia Open Champion Jonathan Clark, four-time West Virginia Amateur Champion and five-time West Virginia Mid-Amateur Champion Sam O’Dell, as well as[Read More…]
WVHA celebrating National Hospital Week in West Virginia, May 7-13
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – May 7-13, 2023, is National Hospital Week, which presents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the many community contributions made by hospitals and hospital-based clinicians, caregivers, and support staff. This year’s theme is “We Are Health Care.” “Community hospitals are essential to the[Read More…]
