Author: WV Press Sharing

Finalist Business Idea pitches announced for March 30 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition at WVU Tech

All attendees can vote for their favorite pitch WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, announced the finalists chosen to present at the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition, to be[Read More…]

Media Advisory: HealthNet Aeromedical Services to host nurses and paramedics from across the country for training event in Charleston

Media availability is Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. HealthNet Aeromedical Services to Host Nurses and Paramedicsfrom Across the Country for Training Event HealthNet Aeromedical Services will welcome 31 nurses and paramedics from around the country enrolled in the Association of Air Medical Services’ Critical Care Transport Academy (CCTA) to its[Read More…]

Sky’s The Limit: EDTalks aviation industry program focuses on West Virginia students’ passion and dreams

Education Alliance hosting event at Yeager Airport’s Bill Noe Flight School By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The sky’s the limit on March 30, when The Education Alliance hosts EDTalks at Yeager Airport’s Bill Noe Flight School. The Sky’s the Limit EDTalks will feature two distinguished speakers:[Read More…]

U.S. Senators Manchin and Barrasso introduce bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act 

WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-WV, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and John Barrasso, R-WY, Ranking Member of the Senate ENR Committee, introduced America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA).  Originally introduced in the 117th Congress as the Outdoor Recreation Act, the bipartisan legislation[Read More…]

Media Advisory: WV Press sharing photos of WVSSAC Boys Basketball Tournament; Effort courtesy of Mister Bee Potato Chips

See daily photo galleries of the boys games WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will again be providing newspapers with photos of each basketball game at the WVSSAC Boys State Basketball tournaments. The effort covers all five days, including Saturday’s championship games. The photos are[Read More…]

Opinion: Economic Development Secretary Carmichael sees new industries finding a welcoming home in West Virginia

Dear Editor, Great jobs, abundant opportunities, and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national, and international scale, our state is winning new business at a torrid clip. West Virginia is beating states many times our size and delivering incredible victories for our citizens.[Read More…]

Business groups urge EPA to speed up permitting for carbon capture projects 

West Virginia Manufacturers Association representing state in effort WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week, eight business groups representing a diverse cross-section of industry in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and New Mexico sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan calling for the[Read More…]

Working in service: WVU research reaches all of West Virginia

WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Breakthroughs and research expertise nurtured at West Virginia University extend far beyond its labs, experimental sites and classrooms. In fact, WVU research efforts are unique compared to most universities, according to Vice President for Research Fred King. “While other institutions may pursue research for its own sake, WVU stays true to[Read More…]