WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is seeking vendors, performers, performance groups, and artists for its annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. “We are thrilled for this year’s Juneteenth Celebration[Read More…]

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a special meeting this week, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission voted to extend the deadline for current high school seniors to apply for the Promise Scholarship until May 1, 2023. The Commission also approved increasing the award amount for the[Read More…]

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Read Aloud WV reminds everyone that Read-A-Palooza 2023: Binge on Books is tonight from 5:30-7:30 pm in the University of Charleston’s Riggleman Rotunda: We invite you to join us in uplifting the success of our Summer Book Binges at Read-A-Palooza 2023: Binge on Books on[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance is partnering with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission to offer virtual college visits for all West Virginia middle school students. “Join us for Virtual College Visits, a unique opportunity for middle school students across West Virginia to tour 16 colleges without traveling across the[Read More…]

Watch party scheduled for 11 a.m. at Beckley Fruits of Labor Cafe WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, Beckley, W.Va. – Tammy Jordan, President of Fruits of Labor and a leader in the Communities of Healing recovery to work initiative, has been chosen to speak in Washington, D.C. on March 8[Read More…]

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for February 2023 are $111.8 million above estimates and 5.7% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $1.1 billion above estimate.  The following is a brief summary of the four major[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced funding for four water and two sewer projects at its meeting on March 1. Details for the projects are listed below. Bradley Public Service DistrictThe council approved a $80,000 soft cost grant to the Bradley PSD in Raleigh County[Read More…]

WV Press Release Sharing FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – Fayette County, with support from New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, is nearing completion of a new 10-year comprehensive plan for Fayette County, and once again the community’s input is essential to guiding future growth and development opportunities. Houseal Lavigne Planning Associates is[Read More…]

WVUToday By Brittany Furbee, Communications Specialist Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— The Mine Rescue Team from West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources were crowned champions of the 2023 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development. The event was held on Feb. 22-24 in Idaho Springs, Colorado.   This MERD[Read More…]

WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is taking exploration into Mountain State communities with programs focused on driving interest in science, technology, engineering and math while encouraging people of all ages to examine their world and others. (Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of news releases highlighting[Read More…]