West Virginia Press Association BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — The Market Street Bridge, connecting WV 2 and Stubenville, Ohio, will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic starting December 21, 2023. The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) has been monitoring the bridge on a three-month inspection cycle, monitoring the cable anchorage[Read More…]
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Opinion: Never underestimate the power one person can make in your life
By Tammy Jordan, president, Fruits of Labor BECKLEY, W.Va. — One of the most powerful and truthful presentations I have ever witnessed was presented recently at the Communities of Healing Winter Gathering by Drema Hill, Ph.D., a Boone County native who has risen to be a national public health expert.[Read More…]
Media Alert: WV Press Association’s 2024 Legislative Lookahead is Jan. 5, Media Social is Feb. 1
Lookahead to include leadership presentations, panels on economic development and healthcare CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia should “Save The Date’ for the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 5 and Legislative Media Social on Feb. 1. The Legislative Lookahead starts at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5,[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services gets presentation on WVU Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s interim Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services heard a presentation on the West Virginia University (WVU) Extension Fire Service’s Junior Fire Academy during its Tuesday meeting. Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interims: Pensions and Retirement Committee hears Social Security coverage update, debates PEW report
WV Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I finally come to you with some good news – we are finally getting into the votes for social security.” That’s how Austin McVey, director of Social Security for the State Auditor’s Office, began his testimony before the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee[Read More…]
WV Hive Annual Open House and Awards Ceremony set for Dec. 15 at Black Knight Country Club in Beckley
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 15 at the Historic Black Knight Country Club, 2400 South Kanawha Street, in Beckley. The event is open to the public and there is no[Read More…]
WVSOM students go underground for ‘eye-opening’ look at what coal miners endure to make a living for themselves and their families
Medical students tour working mine, learn about industry West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It was eye-opening to see what a day in the life looks like for coal miners and what they endure to make a living for themselves and their families. One of the most important takeaways[Read More…]
Dr. Keith A. Hickman joins Parkersburg Family Care Dental
WV Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome dentist Keith A. Hickman, DDS, to Parkersburg Family Care Dental. Dr. Hickman is excited to join the clinic’s dental team and looks forward to helping people improve their smiles. “I am especially passionate about teaching patients about good[Read More…]
WV State Parks offering holiday deal on gift cards
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks is offering a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards by adding an extra amount to the card balance. The promotion is valid on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com between Nov. 20 and[Read More…]
Regions, LLC expanding its food service, benefit of Southern West Virginia Business Idea Pitch Competition Award
WV Press Association BECKELY, W.Va. – Matthew Moore, owner of Regions, LLC, earned third place in the recent Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition with his plan for a cloud-based kitchen and mobile unit to deliver fresh regional menu items to local residents. His business pitch resonated with the[Read More…]