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Justice · BeckleyGovernor Justice appointed Denise R. Worley as Commissioner of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services. The person she is replacing is Robert E. Roswall. He is retiring after 36 years of service with the bureau, and 11 years as its leader when he was appointed to the position in 2012.
Gov. Justice appoints Beckley native as Commissioner of Bureau of Senior Services
Coronavirus · GhentThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recently had the emergency allotments for the COVID pandemic cut. The majority of families on SNAP in West Virginia lost 33% of their assistance, which equates to about $95 per recipient per month. West Virginia is in the top 10 states for food insecurity.
Unite Us member discusses the impact of SNAP benefit cuts in West Virginia
Red Cross · White Sulphur SpringsThe Red Cross is hosting a blood drive in Greenbrier County next week. The White Sulphur Springs Public Library will be hosting the blood drive. Walk-ins are welcomed, but are not guaranteed to be seen immediately. If you decide to donate, make sure to eat, hydrate, wear loose fitting clothing and bring a photo ID with you.
Red Cross to host blood drive in White Sulphur Springs
Lewisburg, West Virginia · LewisburgLEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) - With 176 students set to graduate in May, the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is the home of the next generation of West Virginia doctors. However, the Medical Field has changed dramatically since the class of 2023 first stepped on campus four years ago.
Yung Gravy announced for State Fair of West Virginia Dr. James Nemitz, President of the School of Osteopathic Medicine said despite transition…
Young doctors rising to face new challenges in shifting medical landscape
White Sulphur Springs · White Sulphur SpringsA Women's Leadership Summit hosted by the West Virginia chamber of Commerce kicked off Wednesday at the Greenbrier. This year's event saw record-breaking attendance, as roughly four hundred women gathered in the Colonial Hall ballroom. Politicians, CEO's, Company Presidents and more from across the state attended.
The Greenbrier hosts WV Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Summit
David Price · BeckleyRaleigh County Schools now has a district policy on the use of medical cannabis on school property. The new policy also states smokable medical cannabis may not be administered on school grounds. The late Nathan Rhodes, a 16-year-old Independence High School junior who died of cancer earlier this month, brought it to public attention.
Raleigh County Schools approves district medical cannabis policy
David Price · Raleigh CountyNathan Rhodes, a 16-year-old junior at Independence High School, died of cancer earlier this week. Grief counselors were brought into the school by administrators to help them cope with the loss. The teen’s death shined the light on the issue of medical marijuana in public schools.
School officials offer grief counselors to Nathan Rhodes’ classmates
Beckley, West Virginia · BeckleyAttorneys for the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation have asked a federal judge to dismiss a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges Southern Regional Jail fails to adequately provide food, medicine, water and physical protection to those at the jail. The suit also names several county commissions as defendants, along with Southern Regional and the Division of corrections.
