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Stephen Colbert jokes about Babydog “You fools! You can’t have a dog at the same convention as Kristi Noem”
Stephen Colbert joked about Babydog, Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog, running for President, saying she would be better than Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy because "She takes her worm medication."
West Virginia Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists, Including Local Educator Krista Blankenship
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WVPREBB) – Though school may be out for students, teachers across West Virginia continue to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. The West Virginia Department of Education recently announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, one of whom hails from north-central West Virginia. “It’s...
West Virginia celebrats 50 years of WIC
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is excited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Since its establishment in 1974, WIC has been vital in providing essential nutrition support to vulnerable mothers and young children across the state. To mark […]
Hot dogs shipped to hotels, restaurants in two states are recalled
Nearly 3.5 tons of hot dogs shipped to restaurants and hotels in Ohio and West Virginia are being recalled by AW Farms of Argillite, Kentucky, because the meat was not inspected, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Monday.The recall involves approximately 6,900 pounds hot dogs that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.The ready-to-eat dogs were manufactured on various dates starting on about May 30, 2024, and have a shelf-life of 45 days, the notice stated. The recalled products bear establishment number "EST. 47635" inside the USDA mark of...
Contractors Association of West Virginia elects new officers
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James W. “Tripp” Dailey, III, president of W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc., Martinsburg, has been elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). He replaces Tim Spradling, president of Benchmark Construction Company, Inc., Hurricane, who will serve on the Board of Directors as immediate past president. […] The post Contractors Association of West Virginia elects new officers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia State Parks are set to introduce an exciting new activity: FlingGolf. FlingGolf is a blend of lacrosse and golf, offering a fresh and engaging experience for players of all levels. WV DNR & WV State Parks are introducing FlingGolf at five state parks this year: Cacapon, Canaan, Pipestem, Stonewall, […] The post FlingGolf Introduced at West Virginia State Parks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia’s first Certified CIT Trainers to enhance emergency response for mental health crises
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia’s first certified trainers of CIT, Crisis Intervention Team, are excited to work alongside emergency organizations throughout the area. Individuals a part of CIT specialize in mental health and substance abuse. This training allows them to better equip 911 dispatchers and first responders to help people experiencing those […]
Patrick Morrisey talks goals for West Virginia if he becomes governor
While at the Republican National Convention, frontrunner for West Virginia governor and current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) summarized some of his goals for the next four years, if he wins during the general election in November.
Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session
A coalition of health care organizations is again calling on West Virginia leaders to increase state funding for tobacco prevention. In a letter Wednesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, along with the West Virginia Dental Association, West Virginia Hospital Association and the West Virginia State Medical Association asked Gov. Jim Justice to include […] The post Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
New statewide protocols roll out for EMS agencies in West Virginia
At the beginning of July, the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) rolled out new protocols for EMS agencies across the state which will open up the ability for EMTs and paramedics to treat ailments in the field, according to WVDH Secretary Dr. Sherri Young.
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