WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state slogan proudly proclaims: “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” This West Virginia Day, those words take on a new meaning for riders on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails. WV State Residents can ride for free today — West Virginia Day, June 20. West Virginia Day Trail[Read More…]
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West Virginia celebrates Juneteenth: ‘We’re all in this together’
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia celebrated Juneteenth on the steps of the State Capitol on Saturday, with an impressive assortment of vendors and bounce houses, and an even more impressive lineup of performers. The celebration featured musicians and spoken-word artists, such as, Simply Shanell, Logical, The[Read More…]
‘When All Are Counted’ organizers hoping WV residents will help with data collection
Program would create statewide healthcare data for Black, Disability and LGBTQIA+ populations By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association and “When All Are Counted” Project CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A West Virginia advocacy group is looking to transform healthcare for marginalized populations living in the Mountain State, but before a change[Read More…]
Opinion: Older West Virginians deserve better customer service from the Social Security Administration
By Gaylene Miller AARP West Virginia State Director Most of us have experienced long hold times or dropped calls when trying to get through to a customer service agent. You may have even received incorrect information the first time you called and had to start the process all over again.[Read More…]
WV Board of Education issues immediate intervention of Upshur County School System
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) authorized the immediate intervention of the Upshur County School system as the result of a Special Circumstance Review that began last month. The decision comes after the Board received an initial report on areas of findings and[Read More…]
Brooks Sports Nutrition and Apparel hosting grand opening and ribbon cutting in Logan on Monday
WV Press Release Sharing LOGAN, W.Va. – Mark and Morgan Brooks, owners of Brooks Sports Nutrition and Apparel, are hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 52 Water Street, Logan, at 10 a.m. Monday. The public is invited to attend, enjoy refreshments and learn about this recently opened small[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court wants art for new learning center
Grant funding available for two pieces of art; Call out for local artists WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia is workingwith Charleston Creative Connections to commission two pieces of art for a WestVirginia Judicial Learning Center being developed at the West[Read More…]
WVU to merge two of its colleges in ‘creative and innovative’ collaboration
College of Creative Arts and Reed College of Media to create a new college WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will merge the College of Creative Arts and the Reed College of Media to create a new college focused on the future of arts and media education as part of a strategic repositioning of[Read More…]
To help business owners avoid substantial late fees, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner issues final notice on Annual Report deadline
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has issued the follow notice to business owners to file their Annual Report by the statutory deadline of June 30th. Businesses that miss the June 30th deadline will be flagged in the state’s database as out of compliance. Late[Read More…]
Es hora de celebrar en Virginia Occidental! – Diecinueve De Junio & Día de Virginia Occidental
Informe de video de prensa de WV Charleston, Virginia Occidental — ¡Hola familia, quería informarles que es hora de celebrar en Virginia Occidental! Diecinueve De Junio & Día de Virginia Occidental. ¡Hola familia, quería informarles que es hora de celebrar en Virginia Occidental! El sábado 17 de junio celebraremos el[Read More…]
