Gov. Justice issues statement on HB 2820
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after he allowed HB 2820 to go into law without his signature: “I fully support the ability of our HOPE scholarship recipients, students in microschools or learning pods, homeschooled students, or our private school students to participate in extracurricular activities at their school or at their local public school. […]
WVDOH partners with Bluefield State for upcoming civil engineering conference
CHARLESTON, WV – Bluefield State University is set to host its 6th Annual Southern Technical Conference on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in conjunction with the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH).The one-day conference will be held on the Bluefield State University (BSU) campus inside the Basic Science Auditorium. The student chapter of the American Society of Civil […]
ABC announces scholarship to cover 100% of tuition
Mount Hope, WV – In a live online announcement on March 27, Appalachian Bible College unveiled a scholarship for new students beginning this fall. The BIG Scholarship, combined with federal Pell Grant, will completely cover tuition costs for full-time resident students in their first year at ABC. For the 2023-24 academic year, that adds up to […]
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO SERVED ABOARD USS INTREPID?
***** Search Underway to Find Former USS Intrepid Crew Members and their Personal Memorabilia for 80th Commissioning Anniversary Celebration NEW YORK (March 29, 2023) – August 16, 2023 will mark the 80th anniversary of the commissioning of USS Intrepid (CVS-11), the World War II-era Essex class aircraft carrier that is now the centerpiece of the Intrepid Museum in New York City. To mark the occasion, the […]
APPALACHIAN POWER EARNS 2023 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR FOR SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE AWARD
CHARLESTON, W.Va., March 29, 2023 – Appalachian Power today announced that its Energy Efficiency team received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. “We have partnered with ENERGY STAR for many years to enhance our energy efficiency […]
Gov. Justice announces retirement of Robert Roswall; appoints Denise Worley as Commissioner of Bureau of Senior Services
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today he has appointed Denise R. Worley as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services. She will replace Robert E. Roswall, who is retiring after 36 years of service with the bureau, and 11 years as its leader when he was appointed to the position in 2012. Roswall’s […]
Beckley to host Coffee & Tea Celebration in April
Beckley, WV-The City of Beckley is kicking off its 2023 spring events with the 3rd annual Coffee & Tea Celebration on Saturday, April 22, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hosted by Beckley Events and local coffee and tea shops / vendors, the event will offer coffee and tea tastings, desserts, food trucks, musical showcases, a […]
Wheeler-Smith-Brown Allied Health Scholarship established through the New River CTC Foundation
[LEWISBURG, W.Va.] Dr. Kyle and Ann Fort have established a new scholarship through the New River Community and Technical College Foundation in memory of Dr. Fort’s colleagues Dr. Robert Wheeler, Dr. Lynn Smith and Dr. Patrick Brown. The new scholarship will assist students interested in a career in the healthcare field. “We appreciate the […]
DMV Announces Statewide Participation in Purple Heart Parking Spot Program
Moundsville DMV Regional Office site of first spot Charleston, WV—West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Everett Frazier is pleased to announce that a local, veteran-initiated program honoring Purple Heart Veterans is getting statewide recognition with signs to be displayed at all DMV regional offices. Over the last year, Commander Wally McMasters of the VFW […]
HHOMA announces Dru Hill live in concert for Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17
CHARLESTON, WV – The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is excited to announce Dru Hill as the headline performer for the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the State Capitol Complex. “We are so excited to have Dru Hill taking center stage at this special […]