By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With over $867 million coming to the state from opioid lawsuit settlements, an ever-increasing need for effective statewide substance abuse recovery facilities, continual mental health support for residents, and strong medical cannabis permit guidelines, the Legislative Joint Committee on Health had[Read More…]
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WVSOM, University of Charleston partnership will allow students to earn dual D.O./MBA degree
WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Starting this summer, students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will have the option of learning to manage a business while learning to manage the health of their future patients. On April 17, WVSOM officially entered into a partnership with[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislature’s April Interim meetings start today at
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s April Interim meetings start today at 1 p.m. at the Capitol. The schedule and agendas are as follows: Sunday, April 16, 2023 Convene Adjourn Committee Location 01:00 PM 03:00 PM Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability – Agenda Senate Finance 01:00[Read More…]
WV Press Interview: President Gee and administration look at how to make WVU a smaller, more efficient institution
University’s projected enrollment decline of 5,000 over the next decade could require a $75 million adjustment to annual budget By Don Smith, WV Press Association Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles from a WV Press Association interview with WVU President Gordon Gee on the State[Read More…]
Weld Announces Candidacy for AG
State Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld (R-Brooke) is seeking the Republican nomination for attorney general in the 2024 primary election.His announcement Monday at Independence Hall in Wheeling came after current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his candidacy for governor next year.“Over the next 12 months, my team and I are[Read More…]
Brooke High Students Recognized
Follansbee Council recently recognized Olivia Snyder and Ruari Stoll, both sophomores at Brooke High School, who have won $750 through the West Virginia University Extension Service’s My Hometown is Cool contest for new signs and possibly furniture for the city’s swimming pool. Pictured above is (front) Stoll and Snyder and[Read More…]
Adopt-A-Highway Spring Cleanup to be Held
The West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection now accepting registrations for the Adopt-A-Highway Spring Statewide Cleanup set for Saturday, April 29.Co-sponsored by the DEP and the Division of Highways, the Adopt-A-Highway program is administered by the DEP’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) and improves the quality of the state’s environment[Read More…]
Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition Accepting Entries
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is currently accepting entries for the 2023 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition.The deadline to turn in entries is Monday, May 1, at 4 p.m.The is the 42nd exhibition will open Friday, May 26, with an awards ceremony at[Read More…]
Dance to Aid Relay for Life
Music Done Knicely will hold a retro dance benefiting the Brooke-Hancock American Cancer Society Relay for Life on Saturday, April 15, at the Wellsburg Banquet Hall on 12th Street.Disc jockeys Ron Music and Chris Knicely will be playing music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s from 8 p.m. to midnight.[Read More…]
Pancake Breakfast
Colliers Volunteer Fire Dept. will serve a pancake breakfast Saturday, April 15, from 8-11 a.m. at the fire hall.The menu will allow diners to choose one of the following all-you-can-eat meals: pancakes, sausage and eggs waffles, sausage and eggs or biscuits, gravy and eggs plus orange juice and coffee.The cost[Read More…]