RCBI begins a new chapter of service, reflecting growth and importance of the economic and workforce driver WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University President Brad D. Smith joined campus and community leaders, policymakers, and team members of the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) today to announce a[Read More…]
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Opinion: Adjust or be left behind
By Greg Kozera Last Sunday my daughter, Dannielle and I ran a half-marathon in Toledo, Ohio. The weather was cool, great for running. It was a beautiful course winding through neighborhoods. Dannielle and I had some great conversations. Her college roommate is now a doctor in Toledo who has a[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia hosting Statewide Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia announces the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, May 3, from 12 – 3 pm. “We have been thrilled with the success of[Read More…]
WV Golf Association releases list of May events
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Golf Association has released its list of events in May:
2023 Try This WV Youth Summit and Conference set for June 15-17
Effort’s goal: Help grow healthier communities in WV WV Press Release Sharing BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The 2023 Try This WV Youth Summit & Conference will be June 15 -17. These in-person events will be held on the beautiful campus of WV Wesleyan College in Buckhannon The Youth Summit, in partnership with[Read More…]
Tom Cushman of Daniels takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Woodhaven
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tom Cushman of Daniels shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Thursday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, on the Woodhaven course at Glade Springs Village with a three[Read More…]
W.Va. State Senate President Blair, House Speaker Hanshaw, state economic development officials and legislative representatives celebrate opening of West Virginia Office in Taiwan
Officials say new trade office will make West Virginia more competitive as it tries to attract Taiwanese investment into state WV Press Release Sharing TAIPEI, Tiawan — W.Va. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, today joined Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael, Economic Development Director Mike Graney, and Speaker of the House Roger[Read More…]
WVSOM is focus of segment on internationally broadcast PBS NewsHour
Show features WVSOM effort on tackling ‘Rural Health CareShortage in West Virginia’ WV Press Release SharingLEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), thestate’s largest medical school, was featured in a segment of PBS NewsHour that airedApril 26 and is available for viewing at the PBS website.[Read More…]
AARP WV celebrates legislation increasing prescription drug access and affordability with signing of insulin co-pay bill: SB 577
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WV Senate Bill 577, which reduces the co-pay cap on insulin and devices and permitting purchase of testing equipment without a prescription, is now law. Gov. Justice hosted a April 19 bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol, where AARP Capitol Advocacy Team volunteers[Read More…]
VFD Treasurer Admits To Stealing $150,000
The former treasurer of the Bethany Pike Volunteer Fire Dept. has admitted to stealing $150,000 from the VFD.Daniel Keener, 46, of Wellsburg, pleaded guilty in federal court last week to one count of wire fraud.He admitted that he used his position as treasurer to divert funds from the department’s bank[Read More…]