West Virginia Wesleyan College, Community Care of West Virginia, and Aetna Better Health for West Virginia to announce collaborative effort WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The following media advisory has been issued for West Virginia Wesleyan College: On Friday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Performing[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: Political Subdivisions advances four bills that would impact local municipalities
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Wednesday, advanced four bills that would impact local municipalities. Sponsored by Del. Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, HB 2782 would require that all municipal elections be held on the same day as state elections. However, Del.[Read More…]
Working in service: WVU acts as community development catalyst
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University campuses are teeming with experts in a variety of fields working on compelling research with the capacity to change lives and communities. From building up outdoor recreation throughout the state, to crunching vital numbers for its small communities, to exploring ways that small businesses can[Read More…]
West Virginia Wesleyan College MBA Class visits Mister Bee Potato Chips, focuses on challenges
WV Press Release Sharing PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Mister Bee Potato Chips, the only potato chip maker in West Virginia, hosted Professor Kim Conrad, Ph.D., and 15 students in her West Virginia Wesleyan College MBA class at its production facility February 7 as part of a real-world business teaching experience. The[Read More…]
Today at the Capitol: WV Legislature, committee schedules for Wednesday, Feb. 8
Wednesday, Feb.8, 2023 29th day of the 2023 Legislative Session CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association provides a daily preview of legislative action. This preview is made possible with the support of AARP WV, WVU University Relations, and the WV Press Association Foundation. Activities Calendar: Agriculture Day, Upper House[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Pensions and Retirement advances four bills relating to police and fire department pensions and funding
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a very brief meeting of the West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Pensions and Retirement on Tuesday, four bills, all relating to police and fire department pensions and funding, were advanced. The first bill advanced, House Bill (HB) 2900, would[Read More…]
A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to the State Capitol. Numerous[Read More…]
GameChanger launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ in West Virginia
Initiative addresses dangers of counterfeit pills and deadly fentanyl WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. – In its continuing effort to address substance misuse and the counterfeit pill and fentanyl crisis in West Virginia, GameChanger is launching the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and students to start[Read More…]
Opinion: Artistic voices raise the creative economy in West Virginia
By Adam Booth & Monica Wilson Editor’s Note: This is an open letter to WV State Legislators, Mayors, County Commissioners and Local Leaders Listen to the voices of the West Virginia artists! From storytellers, dancers and musicians to photographers, painters, and writers, artists have something to say every day. Arts[Read More…]
WV Coal Association highlights ‘devastating impacts’ of Federal anti-coal policies for Congressional Hearing in Petersburg
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In submitted comments to the House Ways & Means Committee, which is holding a Congressional Field Hearing today in Petersburg, W.Va., the West Virginia Coal Association laid blame for high energy costs and unreliable supply at the feet of anti-coal/anti-fossil fuel Democratic leaders and[Read More…]