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U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court in support of Mountain Valley Pipeline

WV Press Release Sharing WASHINGTON, D.C. —  U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, filed an Amicus Curiae — Friend of the Court — brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC’s, emergency application to vacate the stays of[Read More…]

CAMC General Hospital receives stroke awards

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CAMC General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award for the fourth year in a row. The award demonstrates CAMC’s adherence to the latest research-based clinical guidelines that ensure patients receive the most appropriate treatment.[Read More…]

West Virginia State Treasurer Moore announces record-shattering $26.8 million in unclaimed property returned in past fiscal year

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore has announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned a new record-high $26.8 million worth of unclaimed property to individuals, businesses and organizations during the last fiscal year – over $8 million more than the previous record set during the[Read More…]

U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $901,548 from the National Science Foundation for three West Virginia research projects

WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, WV – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced $901,548 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for three West Virginia research projects. The funding will support vital research into biological processes at West Virginia University (WVU), polar science[Read More…]

WV Press Convention Update: Seminar to look at ‘ethics and implications’ with use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in communications

From the GPS in our cars to interacting with a chatbot while ordering groceries, expert says AI continues to ingrain itself into our society WV Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “We need to be able to tell snake oil from legitimate technological innovation. We really all need to be[Read More…]

Marshall Health, St. Claire HealthCare team up to offer advanced orthopaedic and sports medicine services

WV Press Release Sharing MOREHEAD, Ky. – Marshall Health and St. Claire HealthCare (SCH) have announced a new strategic partnership to improve access to advanced othopaedic and sports medicine care in eastern Kentucky. SCH’s orthopaedic and sports medicine practice will work collaboratively with the Marshall Health team in Huntington, W.Va., to[Read More…]

President Gee outlines vision for WVU’s future as a modern land-grant university

WV Press Release Sharing MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee sent a letter to faculty, staff and students on Tuesday, July 11, as initiatives designed to transform academics and operations move forward across the WVU System. Read the letter below and at WVUToday and presidentgee.wvu.edu: July 11, 2023 Dear West Virginia University Faculty, Staff and Students, Every summer as I[Read More…]

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…]