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West Virginia Dental Association exclusively partners with Bento to enhance dental payment experience in West Virginia

Bento’s ‘innovative platform will decrease inefficiencies with reimbursement, remove payment friction, and dramatically improve patient experiences‘ WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Bento, a modern alternative to dental insurance that is revolutionizing the $120 billion dental insurance industry, has announced that it has received an exclusive endorsement from the[Read More…]

New River Gorge Wayfinding Team set to commission a Wayfinding Assessment by end of the year

New River Gorge Wayfinding Team Set to Commission a Wayfinding Assessment by End of the Year BECKLEY, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), alongside partners throughout the region, is focusing efforts on maximizing community and economic development opportunities in Gateway Communities to the New River Gorge National[Read More…]

National Headache Foundation announces Headache Medicine Certification Exam set for Sept. 1-15

Migraine diseases, headache disorders practitioners should register by Aug. 25 CHICAGO, Ill. – The National Headache Foundation (NHF) announced its Fall certification exam for its Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) program. The deadline for applying to NHF to take the certification exam is August 25, and the[Read More…]

A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc. – On Call Communications wins ATSI Award of Excellence

WV Press Release Sharing WIERTON, W.Va. — A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc.- On Call Communications, has been honored with the exclusive ATSI  2023 Award of Excellence. This award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of telecommunications and call center services including telephone[Read More…]

WVU 4-H’ers continue program’s success at national land judging competition

WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Extension 4-H teams have a long history of earning top honors in the national land judging and homesite evaluation competitions. In May, a team of Monroe County youths continued that legacy by winning the national champion title at the National Land Judging and Homesite[Read More…]

To make drinking water safer in state, WVU researcher investigates microbial communities living in pipes

WV Press Release Sharing A West Virginia University engineer is working to solve the unknowns about microorganisms growing inside pipes that bring drinking water to homes and businesses. Supported by $505,784 from a National Science Foundation CAREER award, researcher Emily Garner has launched a five-year study to learn more about biofilms. Known as “cities[Read More…]

Marshall art professor to present at International Medieval Congress in United Kingdom

WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Dr. Rachel Danford, an associate professor in Marshall University’s School of Art and Design, was accepted to present her paper titled “Reimagining Artist Workshops in Lombard Italy” at the International Medieval Congress, which takes through July 6 in Leeds, United Kingdom. The event is Europe’s[Read More…]

Gov. Justice: West Virginia shatters all-time financial records

Fiscal Year 2023 closes at $1.8 billion over estimate WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s cumulative revenue collections for Fiscal Year 2023 will come in at $1.8 billion over estimate – shattering the all-time record for biggest single-year revenue surplus in state history for[Read More…]

U.S. Senator Capito highlights economic development, congressionally directed spending during Mercer County visits

WV Press Release Sharing MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va, traveled to Mercer County, where she visited Bluefield’s “Prosperity Hub,” celebrated the John Nash Blvd. natural gas infrastructure expansion, and saw the impact of Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects she secured at Concord University. First, Senator Capito[Read More…]

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine: Leader in developing rural primary care physicians also producing medical specialists

WVSOM recognized as nationwide leader ‘in producing graduates who practice in rural settings’ WV Staff Report LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It’s that balance. While we’re a leader in rural primary care, and, first and foremost, we’re serving West Virginia and populating the state with our grads, you can also come to[Read More…]

Media Advisory: WV Department of Education hosts INVEST Conference this week

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —The WV Department of Education has issued the following media advisory: The WV Department of Education will hosts INVEST Conference with hundreds of educator teams participate to focus on student learning WHAT:           West Virginia Department of Education INVEST Conference                         (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support, Target)  WHEN:           June 27-29, 2023,[Read More…]

West Virginia International Yeager Airport Marshall updating artifacts in the Chuck Yeager exhibit

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW), Marshall University staff, and special guest Victoria Yeager gathered Moday to update the artifacts in the Chuck Yeager exhibit, located in the airport observation area. The display includes artifacts donated to Marshall University by Yeager in December of 1986. The exhibit,[Read More…]

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has gallbladder surgery on Monday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The office of issued the following statement on Monday: “Gov. Jim Justice underwent routine and successful gallbladder removal surgery this afternoon. Despite never having gallbladder issues before, he had a sudden flare-up last Thursday evening. After consultation with his doctors, they recommended it be removed.”  Gov. Justice is currently[Read More…]