WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – May 7-13, 2023, is National Hospital Week, which presents an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the many community contributions made by hospitals and hospital-based clinicians, caregivers, and support staff. This year’s theme is “We Are Health Care.” “Community hospitals are essential to the[Read More…]
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Tygart Hotel in Elkins set to join Choice Ascend Boutique Hotel Collection
WV Press Release Sharing Elkins, W.Va. — The Tygart Hotel in Elkins is set to become a part of the Choice Hotels Ascend Boutique Hotel Collection. With more than 330 locations worldwide, the Ascend Hotel Collection is an upscale brand from Choice Hotels, is the first and largest global soft[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice to join WVDHS to present inaugural Medal of Valor awards today at noon
WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The office of Gov. Jim Justice has issued the following media advisory: WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will join officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to present the inaugural round of Medal of Valor awards. The following individuals will[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]