State budget surplus for 2023 expected to exceed $1.7 billion By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice, on Monday, announced that the state’s April General Revenue collections exceeded projections by $319 million, resulting in the largest single-month revenue surplus in West Virginia history. “Everybody[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Warner announces another conviction for election crime in West Virginia
WV Press Release Sharing Williamson, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is announcing another conviction for an election crime. A Mingo County Magistrate accepted a no contest plea by Judy Taylor for false swearing on an official absentee ballot application during the 2020 general election. According to documents reviewed by[Read More…]
WVU names 2023 Foundation Scholars
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Five incoming freshmen eager to find solutions that will change their communities and the world for the better have been named 2023-24 West Virginia University Foundation Scholars, the highest academic scholarship the University awards. Mariana Alkhouri, Jayla Boyd, Brent Marcus, Joss Poteet and Colin Street are equipped with the intellectual curiosity, ambition and critical-thinking skills needed to[Read More…]
Raleigh County Memorial Airport Improvements and Expansion Advance
Bid From Mount Storm, W.Va., Firm accepted April 27 and site preparations started May 1 BEAVER W.Va. – The Raleigh County Memorial Airport, with guidance from the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Region 1 Planning and Development Council, has accepted a $7,729,959.00 bid from A.L.L. Construction, Inc.,[Read More…]
WV Press Interview: WVU President Gee – Where have the students gone?
WVU focusing on the needs of students on campus By Don Smith, WV Press Association Editor’s note: This is the third and final in a series of articles from a WV Press Association interview with WVU President Gordon Gee on the State of West Virginia University. See article one and[Read More…]
Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodriguez – Cuatro
Cuáles son los temas más importante para ustedes como habitantes de West Virginia? CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hola Familia soy Sergio Rodríguez Bienvenidos a nuestro segmento LAS NOTICIAS EN TU IDIOMA, hoy quiero consultarles cuáles son los temas más importante para ustedes como habitantes de West Virginia? Hay temas en específico les[Read More…]
W.Va. Golf Association’s Callaway Junior Rookie League opens season in Sistersville
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), opened its 2023 season Sunday at Sistersville Country Club. The CJRT Rookie League is broken into three divisions, based on skill and experience. Division winners today[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $12.9 million for West Virginia head start programs
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $12,914,643 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Southwestern Community Action Council and the Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia Head Start programs. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to[Read More…]
NHF seeks 2023 nominations for Accuracy in Media Award for depiction of migraine and headache disorders in film, TV
WV Press Release Sharing CHICAGO, Ill. – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has announced it is seeking 2023 nominations for the Ellen Aubry Memorial Award to recognize the accurate depiction of headache and migraine disorders in film and television media. Nominations are now being accepted and can be submitted by[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive to host ‘Coffee Talks’ session on Friday in Fayette County
Networking opportunity for business owners at Smithers Wellness Place WV Press Release Sharing SMITHERS, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive, a program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), will continue its county-by-county “Coffee Talks” sessions with an event in Fayette County at Smithers Wellness Place from 9:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Robert C. Byrd Institute rebranded: Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center
RCBI begins a new chapter of service, reflecting growth and importance of the economic and workforce driver WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University President Brad D. Smith joined campus and community leaders, policymakers, and team members of the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) today to announce a[Read More…]
Opinion: Adjust or be left behind
By Greg Kozera Last Sunday my daughter, Dannielle and I ran a half-marathon in Toledo, Ohio. The weather was cool, great for running. It was a beautiful course winding through neighborhoods. Dannielle and I had some great conversations. Her college roommate is now a doctor in Toledo who has a[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia hosting Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announces the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, May 3, from 12 – 3 pm. “We have been thrilled with the success of[Read More…]
WV Golf Association releases list of May events
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Golf Association has released its list of events in May:
2023 Try This WV Youth Summit and Conference set for June 15-17
Effort’s goal: Help grow healthier communities in WV WV Press Release Sharing BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The 2023 Try This WV Youth Summit & Conference will be June 15 -17. These in-person events will be held on the beautiful campus of WV Wesleyan College in Buckhannon The Youth Summit, in partnership with[Read More…]
Tom Cushman of Daniels takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Woodhaven
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tom Cushman of Daniels shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Thursday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, on the Woodhaven course at Glade Springs Village with a three[Read More…]
W.Va. State Senate President Blair, House Speaker Hanshaw, state economic development officials and legislative representatives celebrate opening of West Virginia Office in Taiwan
Officials say new trade office will make West Virginia more competitive as it tries to attract Taiwanese investment into state WV Press Release Sharing TAIPEI, Tiawan — W.Va. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, today joined Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael, Economic Development Director Mike Graney, and Speaker of the House Roger[Read More…]
WVSOM is focus of segment on internationally broadcast PBS NewsHour
Show features WVSOM effort on tackling ‘Rural Health CareShortage in West Virginia’ WV Press Release SharingLEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), thestate’s largest medical school, was featured in a segment of PBS NewsHour that airedApril 26 and is available for viewing at the PBS website.[Read More…]
AARP WV celebrates legislation increasing prescription drug access and affordability with signing of insulin co-pay bill: SB 577
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Senate Bill 577, which reduces the co-pay cap on insulin and devices and permitting purchase of testing equipment without a prescription, is now law. Gov. Justice hosted a April 19 bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol, where AARP Capitol Advocacy Team volunteers[Read More…]
Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to 81st District seat in West Virginia House of Delegates
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Anitra Hamilton to the West Virginia House of Delegates 81st District, which covers Morgantown. Hamilton fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Danielle Walker, who left earlier this month to become the executive director of the American Civil[Read More…]