West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The newly constructed Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation will host an open house for students from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7 at 1425 4th Avenue in Huntington. The event is geared toward providing students with the opportunity to get[Read More…]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: House Chamber renovations complete, media may visit Jan. 5
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the media are invited to see the newly renovated House of Delegates Chamber this Friday, Jan. 5. Please see the details below for open availability to see and talk about the House Chamber. WHO: West Virginia House of Delegates Clerk Steve[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Fall president’s, dean’s lists released on Marshall University website
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The names of Marshall University students who made the president’s and dean’s lists for the fall 2023 semester are available on the Marshall website for use by the media. Marshall instituted the president’s list beginning in the fall of 2019, reflecting students with a 4.0 grade point average for[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in major economic development announcement on Jan. 3
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, January 3, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will join government officials and business and community leaders for an economic development project announcement. Members of the media who plan to attend this event should email [email protected]. Please note that media are required to display current press credentials.[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice to announce major economic development project Jan. 3 at 4:00 p.m.
West Virginia Press Association WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will join officials to announce a major economic development project coming to West Virginia. WHEN: Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. WHERE: The Culture Center TheaterState Capitol Complex1900 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, WV 25305-0300 All West Virginians may watch the live[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Intermediate Court of Appeals issues 18 Memorandum Decisions, link provided
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals issued 18 Memorandum Decisions on Dec. 27. A link to each can be found on the Judiciary website: https://www.courtswv.gov/appellate-courts/intermediate-court-of-appeals/opinions
National Park Service to hold public meeting for proposed demolition of structures within New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (Jan. 11)
21 structures are considered historic and are either listed, or eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places West Virginia Press Associaton GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – The National Park Service (NPS) invites interested members of the public to attend a public meeting related to the proposed demolition of deteriorating and excess structures[Read More…]
Expert pitch: WVU expert suggests avoiding fad diets this New Year’s
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bad news: if you are planning to start a diet as your New Year’s resolution, you probably won’t stick to it. It’s not your fault. Studies have shown that restrictive diets have high rates of failure, and one West Virginia University expert suggests making a few small changes[Read More…]
Media Alert: All media invited to upcoming West Virginia Press Association events (Jan. 5, Feb. 1)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media in West Virginia should “Save the Dates” for the West Virginia Press Association’s (WVPA) annual Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 5 and the Legislative Media Social on Feb. 1. The Legislative Lookahead begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, at the West Virginia Culture Center located on[Read More…]
Expert pitch: WVU expert shares holiday home fire safety tips
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University fire safety expert offers reminders to help you and your family enjoy a fire-free holiday season full of joy and festivity and protected from potential fire and safety hazards. Mark Lambert, WVU Extension Fire Service director and assistant professor, is available to discuss how to prevent home fires through the holidays and into the new[Read More…]