State budget surplus for 2023 expected to exceed $1.7 billion By Matt Young, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice, on Monday, announced that the state’s April General Revenue collections exceeded projections by $319 million, resulting in the largest single-month revenue surplus in West Virginia history. “Everybody[Read More…]
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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…]
Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodriguez – Cuatro
Cuáles son los temas más importante para ustedes como habitantes de West Virginia? CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hola Familia soy Sergio Rodríguez Bienvenidos a nuestro segmento LAS NOTICIAS EN TU IDIOMA, hoy quiero consultarles cuáles son los temas más importante para ustedes como habitantes de West Virginia? Hay temas en específico les[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…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $12.9 million for West Virginia head start programs
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $12,914,643 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Southwestern Community Action Council and the Community Action of South Eastern West Virginia Head Start programs. Head Start supports educational growth from birth to[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…]