By Jess Mancini, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A former chairman of the Wood County Republican Executive Committee is contemplating running for auditor of the state of West Virginia. Rob Cornelius of Parkersburg has filed as a precandidate for an undeclared office, but said he is leaning toward auditor[Read More…]
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Glasby repeats as 100th of West Virginia Women’s Amateur Champion
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 100th playing of the West Virginia Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by PSIMed and conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), saw Susan Glasby of Chesapeake, Ohio, defend her 2022 championship at Edgewood Country Club in Charleston. Glasby scored four birdies on Monday[Read More…]
McClumsy marks one-year milestone with move to new location in Thomas, W.Va.
THOMAS, W.Va. — McClumsy, a lifestyle apparel brand based in Thomas, W.Va., is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a move to a new location. Taking over the Historic Colabrese General Store building on Front Street (East Avenue) in Thomas, McClumsy has embarked on a continued journey of growth and success. Robby[Read More…]
West Virginia Dental Association exclusively partners with Bento to enhance dental payment experience in West Virginia
Bento’s ‘innovative platform will decrease inefficiencies with reimbursement, remove payment friction, and dramatically improve patient experiences‘ WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Bento, a modern alternative to dental insurance that is revolutionizing the $120 billion dental insurance industry, has announced that it has received an exclusive endorsement from the[Read More…]
New River Gorge Wayfinding Team set to commission a Wayfinding Assessment by end of the year
New River Gorge Wayfinding Team Set to Commission a Wayfinding Assessment by End of the Year BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), alongside partners throughout the region, is focusing efforts on maximizing community and economic development opportunities in Gateway Communities to the New River Gorge National[Read More…]
National Headache Foundation announces Headache Medicine Certification Exam set for Sept. 1-15
Migraine diseases, headache disorders practitioners should register by Aug. 25 CHICAGO, Ill. – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced its Fall certification exam for its Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) program. The deadline for applying to NHF to take the certification exam is August 25, and the[Read More…]
A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc. – On Call Communications wins ATSI Award of Excellence
WV Press Release Sharing WIERTON, W.Va. — A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc.- On Call Communications, has been honored with the exclusive ATSI 2023 Award of Excellence. This award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of telecommunications and call center services including telephone[Read More…]
WVU 4-H’ers continue program’s success at national land judging competition
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension 4-H teams have a long history of earning top honors in the national land judging and homesite evaluation competitions. In May, a team of Monroe County youths continued that legacy by winning the national champion title at the National Land Judging and Homesite[Read More…]
Marshall to host HSTA ‘Fun with Science’ Summer Institute
120 West Virginia ninth-graders to visit Marshall for annual camp HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University welcomes 120 rising ninth-graders from throughout West Virginia this week for its annual Health Science and Technology Academy (HSTA) “Fun with Science” Summer Institute. The institute opened with a dinner at Sunday in the Don Morris Room[Read More…]
Callaway Junior Rookie League hosts first event at new Coonskin course
WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour Rookie League, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), played Saturday at Coonskin Park in Charleston. The CJRT Rookie League is broken into three divisions, based on skill and experience. Division winners[Read More…]
90th West Virginia Open men’s qualifier beats the weather at Riverside Golf Club
WV Women’s Amateur Championship was called due to rain; play resumes today WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The second of six state-wide qualifiers for the 90th West Virginia Open Championship beat the thunderstorm Sunday in Mason at Riverside Golf Club. Hoping to qualify for one of 19 spots in[Read More…]
To make drinking water safer in state, WVU researcher investigates microbial communities living in pipes
WV Press Release Sharing A West Virginia University engineer is working to solve the unknowns about microorganisms growing inside pipes that bring drinking water to homes and businesses. Supported by $505,784 from a National Science Foundation CAREER award, researcher Emily Garner has launched a five-year study to learn more about biofilms. Known as “cities[Read More…]
Marshall School of Medicine welcomes 100 incoming residents, fellows
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – More than 103 incoming resident physicians and fellows officially began their post-graduate medical training this week at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Advanced physician training programs range from one to five years for residencies to one to four additional years[Read More…]
Marshall art professor to present at International Medieval Congress in United Kingdom
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Rachel Danford, an associate professor in Marshall University’s School of Art and Design, was accepted to present her paper titled “Reimagining Artist Workshops in Lombard Italy” at the International Medieval Congress, which takes through July 6 in Leeds, United Kingdom. The event is Europe’s[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Capito highlights economic development, congressionally directed spending during Mercer County visits
WV Press Release Sharing MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va, traveled to Mercer County, where she visited Bluefield’s “Prosperity Hub,” celebrated the John Nash Blvd. natural gas infrastructure expansion, and saw the impact of Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects she secured at Concord University. First, Senator Capito[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine: Leader in developing rural primary care physicians also producing medical specialists
WVSOM recognized as nationwide leader ‘in producing graduates who practice in rural settings’ WV Staff Report LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It’s that balance. While we’re a leader in rural primary care, and, first and foremost, we’re serving West Virginia and populating the state with our grads, you can also come to[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive Network and Resource Fair Set For Wednesday in Beckley
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive is hosting a Network and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Black Knight Country Club, 2400 South Kanawha Street, Beckley, on Wednesday. Small business owners can connect with professional staff of the Hive as[Read More…]
2023 West Virginia Golf Association Senior Open battled rain at Oglebay Resort
Pat Carter, Jay Davis, Cal Wood and John Kingora at top of leaderboard CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senior Open, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), spent hours underdoing rain delays on the first day of play at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling. Pat Carter, of Huntington, leads the[Read More…]
West Virginia International Yeager Airport Marshall updating artifacts in the Chuck Yeager exhibit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW), Marshall University staff, and special guest Victoria Yeager gathered Moday to update the artifacts in the Chuck Yeager exhibit, located in the airport observation area. The display includes artifacts donated to Marshall University by Yeager in December of 1986. The exhibit,[Read More…]
US Senator Manchin announces $1.2 billion in federal funding for West Virginia broadband projects
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, today announced $1,210,800,969.85 in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This funding was allocated based on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) broadband coverage maps that Senator[Read More…]