WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginians are invited to the State Culture Center at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today to celebrate West Virginia’s 160th birthday. The first 160 people to arrive will receive a limited edition 160th birthday commemorative gift handmade by local artisans with the Black[Read More…]
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West Virginia Day: Hatfield-McCoy Trails offering a Free Day on the Trails to WV residents today
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state slogan proudly proclaims: “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” This West Virginia Day, those words take on a new meaning for riders on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. WV State Residents can ride for free today — West Virginia Day, June 20. West Virginia Day Trail[Read More…]
West Virginia celebrates Juneteenth: ‘We’re all in this together’
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia celebrated Juneteenth on the steps of the State Capitol on Saturday, with an impressive assortment of vendors and bounce houses, and an even more impressive lineup of performers. The celebration featured musicians and spoken-word artists, such as, Simply Shanell, Logical, The[Read More…]
‘When All Are Counted’ organizers hoping WV residents will help with data collection
Program would create statewide healthcare data for Black, Disability and LGBTQIA+ populations By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association and “When All Are Counted” Project CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia advocacy group is looking to transform healthcare for marginalized populations living in the Mountain State, but before a change[Read More…]
BHP Announces Second Production of the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse announces its second production of its 52nd season with “Pinocchio,” written by John Morley. This production is made possible in conjunction with Concord Theatricals of New York and will run June 16-18 and 23-25. Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home are season sponsors.“Pinocchio,” adapted from[Read More…]
Dr. Jeff Bryson Promoted to Director of Graduate Studies at Bethany College
Bethany College announces the promotion of Dr. Jeff Bryson to the position of director of graduate studies. Dr. Bryson, who has been serving as an assistant professor of criminal justice at Bethany College, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role.Bryson holds a Ph.D. in public safety,[Read More…]
Change Inc. Receives CAC Grant
Change Inc. was one of 22 projects to receive a total of $2,118,686 in West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program announced last week. Those funds were given to local non-profit CAC’s throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect.The awards are focused on a[Read More…]
WIC Moves to Electronic Platform
The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program administered by the Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services, has replaced its paper coupon booklet system with WIC Farm Market Direct, an electronic platform.As part of the new system, WIC participants will have a QR Code affixed to their eWIC card to allow[Read More…]
2023 Community VBS Set
Several Wellsburg churches are working together once again to offer a Vacation Bible School program. The event will be held from 9–11:30 a.m. daily the week of June 19–23, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wellsburg on the corner of 9th and Charles Street.VBS is open to children ages four[Read More…]
Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary
David and Carolyn Velegol celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5, 2023. They were married on June 5, 1963 at the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Clarksburg, WV. The Reverend John Duda officiated.Carolyn is the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Smrek) Kopson. She was a superb[Read More…]