WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Black by God | THE WEST VIRGINIAN is proud to announce the release of its latest print edition, available starting June 16 at Juneteenth celebrations throughout the state. This special Juneteenth issue marks a milestone as the publication commemorates Pride, Father’s Day, WV Day,[Read More…]
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WVU researchers look at burnout among community faith leaders
Survey included 49 faith community nurses and leaders — pastors and priests — from 10 West Virginia counties WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Faith community nurses and other leaders play integral roles in the holistic health of rural residents, yet they are not immune to stress and burnout, according to[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin announces $1.8 million for improvements at seven West Virginia airports
WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,896,150 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for improvements at seven West Virginia airports. The funding is made possible by FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “I[Read More…]
Betsy Miles takes you ‘Miles in a Minute’ for the 2023 West Virginia Day Celebration on June 20
WV Press Video Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Tuesday, June 20, West Virginia will celebrate its 160th birthday. While details have not been released, the celebration takes place at the State Capitol and the Culture Center in Charleston. Traditional features include arts festivals, Civil War displays, exhibitions, and guided tours. The[Read More…]
Dr. Gupta: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine focuses on real communities, real people, and how to solve problems
White House’s Director of the Office on National Drug Control Policy finishes West Virginia meetings in Lewisburg WV Press Staff Report LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dr. Rahul Gupta, White House director of the Office on National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), concluded a two-day tour of the Mountain State Saturday with a[Read More…]
Betsy Miles takes you ‘Miles in a Minute’ to celebrate Juneteenth in West Virginia
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs is hosting a Juneteenth from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday WV Press Video CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s celebration time in West Virginia! On Saturday, June 17, we will celebrate Juneteenth on the Kanawha Boulevard lawns of the West Virginia Capitol Complex. The[Read More…]
WV PSC Column: How a Utility Rate Case Works
By Charlotte Lane, chair West Virginia Public Service Commission With several rate cases pending before the Public Service Commission (PSC) this year, I thought it might be helpful to explain what happens when a utility applies for a rate increase. The original rate case filing consists of testimony from utility[Read More…]
Harold Payne of Hurricane takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Harold Payne of Hurricane took the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Monday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Hurricane with a one under[Read More…]
Funeral services on Wednesday at Mingo Central High School for slain WVSP trooper: Sgt. Cory Maynard
Visitation for the public starts at noon By NANCY PEYTON BROWN npeyton@hdmediallc.com DELBARTON, W.Va. — Memorial services have been set for West Virginia State Police Sgt. Cory Maynard, who was killed in the line of duty Friday. Maynard, 37, will be honored during services at Mingo Central High School on Wednesday.[Read More…]
Column: West Virginia employs the highest percentage of individuals in health care compared to its total workforce
West Virginia Hospital Association Releases 2023 Health Care Workforce Report By Jim KaufmanPresident & CEOWest Virginia Hospital Association The core mission of hospitals is caring for people. To fulfill that mission, hospitals need compassionate, skilled, trained, and dedicated professionals. In West Virginia, more than 49,000 compassionate caregivers are employed by[Read More…]
