Irvin “Duffy” Kidwell 1945-2023 Irvin “Duffy” Kidwell, 77, of Paw Paw, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home. Born on August 21, 1945 in Paw Paw, W.Va., he was the son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Sisler) Kidwell. Irvin married Charlene Duncan of Levels, W,Va.,[Read More…]
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A Capitol idea! WV Press invites you to show your pet
Governor Justice’s ‘Babydog’ is the most famous but not the only pet with a Capitol connection WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s “Babydog” clearly is the most famous dog in the state, but she is not the only pet connected to the State Capitol. Numerous[Read More…]
GameChanger launches ‘One Pill Can Kill’ in West Virginia
Initiative addresses dangers of counterfeit pills and deadly fentanyl WV Press Release Sharing FAIRMONT, W.Va. – In its continuing effort to address substance misuse and the counterfeit pill and fentanyl crisis in West Virginia, GameChanger is launching the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign to encourage parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, and students to start[Read More…]
Opinion: Artistic voices raise the creative economy in West Virginia
By Adam Booth & Monica Wilson Editor’s Note: This is an open letter to WV State Legislators, Mayors, County Commissioners and Local Leaders Listen to the voices of the West Virginia artists! From storytellers, dancers and musicians to photographers, painters, and writers, artists have something to say every day. Arts[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: WVU and Marshall provide updates to the Senate Finance Committee
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Higher education is facing major changes, challenges and opportunities. The presidents of WVU and Marshall delivered that message to the West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Finance Committee on Thursday. West Virginia University President Gordon Gee celebrated his 79th birthday on Thursday by[Read More…]
Garage blaze spreads into woods, tops Warm Springs Ridge
A blaze that destroyed a garage along Cold Run Valley Road west of Berkeley Springs has been pushed by high winds into the woods and spread over the top of Warm Springs Ridge. Dozens of fire units from as far away as Fayetteville, Pa. have joined the effort to contain[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia is a national leader in childhood immunizations – let’s stay protected
By Charles J. Mullett, MD, PhD, FAAP Chair, Department of Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine Kathryn S. Moffett, MD, FAAP Division Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, WVU School of Medicine, and Lisa M. Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, WVU School of Medicine West Virginia has long led the nation[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Education Committee advanced bill mandating public school educators teach lessons on the Holocaust and other genocides
West Virginia Education Association and American Federation of Teachers present results from Solutions for Success focus group meetings By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s Senate Education Committee advanced three bills on Thursday, including one mandating that public school educators teach lessons on the[Read More…]
Poll: Most West Virginians oppose ‘Culture War’ bills, many young adults consider leaving
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A recent scientific poll indicates young West Virginians are unhappy with the Legislature’s focus on divisive social issues to the point that a majority would at least consider leaving the state if the restrictive bills are passed and the trend continues. “This validates[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Sign of Life
Sign of life by Jim Buzzerd West Virginia University’s men’s basketball team may be coming to life just in time to make a run to the NCAA tournament in March. WVU began Big 12 play by losing five straight conference games and appeared destined for their third last place finish[Read More…]
