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Congresswoman Miller talks at-home emergency care bill on KCEAA tour
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) took time Thursday to tour the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority headquarters. During her visit, Miller met with EMS and county officials, as well as talked about a bill she introduced with some of her colleagues that would allow seniors on Medicare to receive […]
Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that providers have been notified that the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) will increase provider waiver rates by 15% on October 1, 2024, the amount as recommended in the service cost and rate review conducted by Myers and Stauffer […] The post Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVDN) – First Lady Cathy Justice and Gov. Jim Justice joined the 20th anniversary celebration of Communities In Schools in Greenbrier County. During the event at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, First Lady Justice was honored with an award of appreciation for being a driving force behind the success of the program, leading its statewide expansion. Under […] The post First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
Show & Picnic Benefit for Jeff Horner
MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. (WTAP) - In Mineral Wells on August 24th, a car show took place with food and other activities as a way to help raise money for Jeff Horner. Jeff Horner was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in December 2023 and this benefit is a way to help him out with medical expenses and other needs.
West Liberty University Women’s Golf Team Announces 2024-25 Schedule
West Liberty, W.Va. - The West Liberty University Women's Golf Team is excited to unveil their 2024-25 schedule, featuring a mix of competitive tournaments across the region. The 2024-25 campaign kicks off with the University of Charleston Invitational, hosted at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston, W.Va., on September 9-10.
WSO Announces Community Choir Screening
To commemorate the 95th anniversary season “Your Community in Concert”, the Wheeling Symphony is creating the WSO Community Choir to perform on the Masterworks program in May 2025. The 60-voice choir (SATB) will sing on a new work that the WSO is commissioning from Wheeling based composer, Dr....
Popular college sports account gives WVU football 12-0 ceiling
Big Game Boomer, a college sports account that has accumulated over two hundred thousand followers across Instagram and X, gave West Virginia football a 12-0 ceiling and 5-7 floor in a post made Thursday. For those who are unaware, ceiling and floors are prediction of a team’s ability. For example,...
Local organization to celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A local organization will be offering outreach in downtown Clarksburg in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). IOAD is a day observed annually around the world to remember those who have died due to drug overdose, create a better understanding of what an overdose is, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and inspire change that reduces the harms associated with drug use.
Parkersburg High School teacher receives award from Acacia Fraternity
PARKERSBURG — A teacher at Parkersburg High School has received the Chapter Adviser of the Biennium Award from Acacia Fraternity. J. Scott Cleland also was elected as the international first vice president of the International Council during its conclave in Phoenix. Cleland will be entering his 15th year on the International Council, serving three previous terms as first vice president and one term as second vice president.
Remembering Osage’s Lively Past And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, just across the river from Morgantown is the small unincorporated community of Osage. Folkways reporter Clara Haizlett looks at the love of music that enduring in the formerly bustling community for the latest episode of Inside Appalachia. Also, this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage...
Danielle M. Waltz to join WVU Medicine’s advocacy and government affairs team
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Accomplished attorney, expert government relations executive, and West Virginia native Danielle M. Waltz will join the West Virginia University Health System as assistant vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel on Monday, September 23. In this newly created position, Waltz will work closely with...
Italian Heritage Festival pasta cookoff to take place this weekend in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival’s annual pasta cook-off will take place this weekend!. Organizers said whether you’re a saucy pro or just love pasta, this event is for you!. The event will take place in the Jackson Square parking facility at 10 a.m....
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