Public Invited to 10:30 a.m. Thursday Ribbon Cutting BECKLEY, W.Va. – The basement of the Fruits of Labor building at 313 Neville Street in Beckley is now featuring a new wood-stone Pizzeria, Ice Cream and Coffee Shop. Tammy Jordan, owner of Fruits of Labor, invites the public to join her[Read More…]
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Political Advisory: WV Coal Association endorses slate of ‘Pro-Coal’ candidates for 2024 election
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Coal Association, the state’s primary coal membership organization representing over 90 percent of state thermal coal production and 65 percent of metallurgical coal production, today announced the organization’s endorsements for the 2024 election cycle. Chris Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer[Read More…]
James Nemitz, president of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, selected as ‘Greenbrier County Hero’
West Virginia Daily News LEWISBURG, W.Va. — James Nemitz, Ph.D., stands as a beacon of dedication and commitment in the world of osteopathic medicine. As president of the West Virginia Osteopathic School, his journey has been one of profound impact in advancing the principles of osteopathic medicine but also in elevating[Read More…]
Cómo debes prepararte para un desastre natural
AARP WV se une a ‘Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodríguez’ para compartir información CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Terremotos, inundaciones, huracanes, tornados e incendios forestales son eventos que no puedes controlar. Pero puedes prepararte para las emergencias antes de que sucedan. Hasta el 15 de agosto de 2023, el gobierno[Read More…]
Longtime Publisher G. Ogden Nutting dies at 87
Served as publisher and general manager of The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register for nearly three decades WV Press Release Sharing WHEELING, W.Va. — G. Ogden Nutting, who for nearly three decades served as president and publisher of Wheeling-based Ogden Newspapers Inc., died Friday, August 25, 2023 at age 87. Nutting[Read More…]
WV Press Association Hall of Fame Celebration set for Oct. 13-14
Newspaper Industry’s brightest stars and leaders among those being honored and inducted WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s newspaper industry will honor its past, present, and future with its Hall of Fame Celebration on Oct. 13-14 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling. Set for Friday evening, Oct. 13, and[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Tourism releases 2023 Fall Foliage Projection Map
Recent rainfall in the nation’s third most forested state could be a precursor to stunning fall color CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In anticipation of the quickly-approaching autumn season, the West Virginia Department of Tourism has released its annual fall foliage projection map. The map, prepared in partnership with the West Virginia[Read More…]
WVU cuts administrative leadership amid ongoing University-wide transformation, BOG chair says ‘We must do this work’
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will restructure another large administrative unit as part of ongoing review and transformation efforts. Cris DeBord, vice president of Talent and Culture, has announced his plan to retire later this year and that position will be eliminated moving forward. Further, the entire unit[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals to join local officials for grand opening and ribbon cutting of new rehabilitation center at 10 a.m. on Thursday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals has issued the following media advisory: What: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals will join local officials for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of a physical therapy and rehabilitation center at River Walk Mall in South Charleston When: August 24, 2023, 10[Read More…]
Boone Memorial Health to acquire Family Life Pharmacy assets
Pharmacy operation to reopen as BMH Comfort Pharmacy; BMH to hire all existing staff WV Press Release Sharing MADISON, W.Va. — Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. (dba Boone Memorial Health), Coal River Pharmacy, LLC (dba Family Life Pharmacy), and WAS, LLC have announced that they have entered into an asset purchase[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin, WV Secretary of Economic Development Carmichael join local leaders in breaking ground for $10.4 million Raleigh County Memorial Airport improvement and expansion
Airport Manager Tom Cochran Honored for His Role in Airport’s Development WV Press Release Sharing BEAVER, W.Va. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and West Virginia Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael joined local leaders – including Raleigh County Memorial Airport (RCMA) manager Tom Cochran – in breaking ground for the[Read More…]
Boone Memorial Health receives Donate Life Award for organ donation efforts
WV Press Release Sharing MADISON, W.Va. – Boone Memorial Health (BMH) recently received a gold award from Donate Life West Virginia for its commitment to educate employees and the community about the crucial need for organ, eye, and tissue donation. BMH employees supported Donate Life West Virginia through the West[Read More…]
Brian McPherson of Belpre, Ohio, takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Bridgeport Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Brian McPherson of Belpre, Ohio, shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Wednesday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Bridgeport Country Club with a three over par 75.[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine helps Beckley clinic aid patients in opioid recovery through acupuncture technique
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Patients in recovery from opioid use disorder have an additional treatment option at a Beckley, W.Va., clinic, as a result of training provided at the WestVirginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). The school’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) is sponsoring the[Read More…]
W.Va. Nursery and Landscape Association registers ‘Strong Disapproval’ of WVU’s proposed cutbacks to Landscape Architecture Program
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) registered its “strong disapproval” to leaders at West Virginia University (WVU) for its proposed elimination of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Landscape Architecture and the reduction of staff in Soil and Plant Sciences from[Read More…]
Employee of The Health Plan receives lifesaving kidney from coworker
WV Press Release Sharing WHEELING, W.Va. – The Health Plan (THP) is sharing the inspiring story of one of its employees who selflessly donated a kidney to a colleague in need of a life-saving transplant. The remarkable journey began when Heather Jones learned her colleague Susan Klinkoski needed a kidney transplant[Read More…]
President Gee welcomes WVU students, faculty, staff to start the academic year
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter to faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the fall semester, acknowledging the University’s ongoing transformation and urging the WVU community to support one another. Read the letter below and at presidentgee.wvu.edu: Aug. 16, 2023 Dear[Read More…]
Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery offering ‘Same Day Smile’ innovative new technology at all nine of its Tri-State offices
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mountain State Oral & Facial Surgery (MSOFS) is now offering same-day dental implants at its nine regional offices in West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky. The 3-D printing “Same Day Smile” technology is the first of its kind in the region. MSOFS expert staff[Read More…]
Organizational changes will help West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine maintain status as a leader in medical education
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), the state’s largest medical school, has announcing a number of organizational changes coinciding with the start of the 2023-24 academic year. The changes will allow WVSOM to retain its financial and academic strength while replenishing[Read More…]
2023 WVPA Convention: Pulse Research session will help advertising staff ‘close the deal’ with data driven, shopping-intent information
WV News Publisher Andy Kniceley endorses program to build sales, encouraging industry attendance By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Those at Pulse Research want to help advertising sales teams more effectively “close the deal” with their clients by providing them with the largest source of data driven,[Read More…]