By Roger Adkins, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Governor’s Office released surveillance footage Tuesday from a casino that allegedly shows an off-duty West Virginia State Police trooper stealing money that was left behind by another person. The release of the footage comes a day after Gov. Jim Justice announced the forced resignation[Read More…]
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U.S. Senator Manchin reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to open new markets for WV meat and poultry producers
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act to allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to be sold across state lines. The legislation would open up new markets for farmers and[Read More…]
Martinsburg, WV, Chick-fil-A employee Justine Rickard shares experience with Berkeley County Schools’ Work Exploration program
By Ainsley Hall [email protected] MARTINSBURG — Berkeley County Schools’ Work Exploration program has allowed many students to learn more about career opportunities in the community and find a possible job for the future. Justine Rickard is one of those students. Rickard graduated from Martinsburg High School almost six years ago[Read More…]
Bluefield State University and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine partner to provide pathway to medical school
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Students at Bluefield State University now have an opportunity to transition directly to medical school if they choose. The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and BSU have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will prepare a pathway[Read More…]
Finalist Business Idea pitches announced for March 30 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition at WVU Tech
All attendees can vote for their favorite pitch WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, announced the finalists chosen to present at the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition, to be[Read More…]
Registration open for the West Virginia Construction & Design EXPO
Event is Wednesday and Thursday at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center Charleston, W.Va. – The 2023 West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition (EXPO) will be held Wednesday and Thursday, March 22-23, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. This year’s event is expected to draw over 4,000 attendees, will[Read More…]
Media Advisory: HealthNet Aeromedical Services to host nurses and paramedics from across the country for training event in Charleston
Media availability is Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. HealthNet Aeromedical Services to Host Nurses and Paramedicsfrom Across the Country for Training Event HealthNet Aeromedical Services will welcome 31 nurses and paramedics from around the country enrolled in the Association of Air Medical Services’ Critical Care Transport Academy (CCTA) to its[Read More…]
Bonnie’s Bus to Visit Brooke County
Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Weirton and Wellsburg during April.The service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute will offer three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education at Change Inc. in Weirton from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4.For an appointment, call 304.797.7733, extension 1306.It will[Read More…]
Kids Kick Opioids Contest
Students throughout West Virginia have been invited to participate in the seventh annual Kids Kick Opioids contest sponsored by West Virginia Attorney General PatrickThe deadline for entries is Friday, April 14.The contest provides an opportunity for students to learn the dangers of prescription painkiller abuse. It has also given many[Read More…]
Promise Scholarship Applications Available
High school seniors can apply for Promise Scholarship until May 1.The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission extended that deadline and increased the award amount for the 2023-24 academic year to $5,200, up from the previous $5,000 annually.“Our high school seniors have been working so hard to stay on track[Read More…]