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…]
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has gallbladder surgery on Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The office of issued the following statement on Monday: “Gov. Jim Justice underwent routine and successful gallbladder removal surgery this afternoon. Despite never having gallbladder issues before, he had a sudden flare-up last Thursday evening. After consultation with his doctors, they recommended it be removed.” Gov. Justice is currently[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…]
Jefferson County’s Karrington Childress takes the crown at Miss West Virginia
By Toni Milbourne [email protected] MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County’s own Karrington Childress was extremely excited to compete in the 2023 Miss West Virginia pageant held at Martinsburg’s Airborne Event Center. But that participation excitement was pale in comparison to what she felt when she was crowned Miss West Virginia 2023.[Read More…]
WV Golf: Callaway Junior Rookie League sees 29 youth visit Big Bend Golf Course
Bailey Christian of Cattletsburg, Ky.; Larry Hodges of Hurricane; and Penelope Hart of Hurricane earn top honors WV Press Release Sharing 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 Big Bend[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $25.8 million for three West Virginia transportation projects
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $25,852,107 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for three West Virginia transportation projects. The funding will be used to upgrade and improve transportation infrastructure in Parkersburg, construct a multipurpose transit[Read More…]
Marshall University Board of Governors approves 10-year campus master plan
New baseball field after longtime baseball coach Jack Cook WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Board of Governors today approved a 10-year campus development master plan which addresses planning for the Huntington campus, the 4th Avenue innovation district, health sciences campus, athletics areas and the satellite locations, including the[Read More…]
Voter registration reminder postcards encourage West Virginians to update address or cancel if necessary
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Official election mail in the form of a postcard will soon be sent to 15,860 West Virginia voters who may have moved without updating or canceling their voter registration. These potential movers did not notify the U.S. Postal Service of any changes of[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ session in Webster Springs on Friday
WV Press Release Sharing WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive is hosting a “Coffee Talks” networking session from 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday at a Pavilion on Baker’s Island in Webster Springs. The public is encouraged to attend. Louise Hamrick, a lifelong resident of Webster County and a serial[Read More…]
West Virginia Day: Find rewards through service
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission In 1861, as the Civil War raged and brother fought against brother, the counties in the western part of Virginia began the process of seceding from the eastern part of the state. Originally known as Kanawha, by the time President Lincoln[Read More…]
WV Golf Association: Callaway Junior Tour drew over 100 young golfers to The Pines Country Club
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), visited The Pines Country Club in Morgantown Wednesday with a field of 102 golfers ages 10 to 18. Blake Lewis of Parkersburg, playing in[Read More…]
WVSOM’s Smith-Kelly receives statewide ‘40 Under 40’ honor
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Jessica Smith-Kelly, D.O., an associate professor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), was a recipient of the “Generation Next: 40 Under 40” award by The State Journal, a West Virginia news publication. The publication’s Generation Next program pays tribute to[Read More…]
West Virginia Day: State’s 160th birthday celebration starting at noon today at Culture Center
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginians are invited to the State Culture Center at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today to celebrate West Virginia’s 160th birthday. The first 160 people to arrive will receive a limited edition 160th birthday commemorative gift handmade by local artisans with the Black[Read More…]
West Virginia Day: Hatfield-McCoy Trails offering a Free Day on the Trails to WV residents today
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state slogan proudly proclaims: “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” This West Virginia Day, those words take on a new meaning for riders on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. WV State Residents can ride for free today — West Virginia Day, June 20. West Virginia Day Trail[Read More…]
West Virginia celebrates Juneteenth: ‘We’re all in this together’
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia celebrated Juneteenth on the steps of the State Capitol on Saturday, with an impressive assortment of vendors and bounce houses, and an even more impressive lineup of performers. The celebration featured musicians and spoken-word artists, such as, Simply Shanell, Logical, The[Read More…]
‘When All Are Counted’ organizers hoping WV residents will help with data collection
Program would create statewide healthcare data for Black, Disability and LGBTQIA+ populations By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association and “When All Are Counted” Project CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia advocacy group is looking to transform healthcare for marginalized populations living in the Mountain State, but before a change[Read More…]
Opinion: Older West Virginians deserve better customer service from the Social Security Administration
By Gaylene Miller AARP West Virginia State Director Most of us have experienced long hold times or dropped calls when trying to get through to a customer service agent. You may have even received incorrect information the first time you called and had to start the process all over again.[Read More…]
WV Board of Education issues immediate intervention of Upshur County School System
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) authorized the immediate intervention of the Upshur County School system as the result of a Special Circumstance Review that began last month. The decision comes after the Board received an initial report on areas of findings and[Read More…]
Brooks Sports Nutrition and Apparel hosting grand opening and ribbon cutting in Logan on Monday
WV Press Release Sharing LOGAN, W.Va. – Mark and Morgan Brooks, owners of Brooks Sports Nutrition and Apparel, are hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 52 Water Street, Logan, at 10 a.m. Monday. The public is invited to attend, enjoy refreshments and learn about this recently opened small[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court wants art for new learning center
Grant funding available for two pieces of art; Call out for local artists WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is workingwith Charleston Creative Connections to commission two pieces of art for a WestVirginia Judicial Learning Center being developed at the West[Read More…]