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HIP Video Promo Presents: Stephen Thomas premieres new music video 'Breaking Hearts' on Music-News.com
Stephen Thomas fuses Pop Punk & Hip Hop together in brand new anthem "Breaking Hearts" CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Industry pioneer Stephen Thomas doesn’t stick to one musical lane—he cruises through all...

FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding
Following President Trump’s Approval of Emergency Declaration for Kentucky WASHINGTON -- FEMA is closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West...

Gov. Justice invites students to participate in annual Almost Heaven Governor’s Art Exhibition
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) invite all West Virginia students in grades K-12 to participate in the 2025 Almost Heaven Governor’s...

Students selected to represent Ohio at the 2025 National Youth Science Camp
The Ohio Academy of Science announced today that Kyla Fallis and Rebecca Jacob have been selected to represent Ohio at the 2025 National Youth Science Camp. DUBLIN, OH, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Ohio Academy of...

Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your...

Meister Media Named Finalist in Five Categories for Azbee Awards for Editorial Excellence
Award categories featured include content innovation, state of the industry coverage, special issue coverage, podcast feature and single topic coverage WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Meister Media Worldwide...

Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation Applauds Bipartisan House Tax Bill to Boost Innovation in U.S. Agriculture
New Coalition Calls for Swift Passage of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Coalition for Specialty Crop Innovation celebrates the bipartisan introduction of the...

Epilepsy Community Unites to Oppose Cuts to Crucial Federal Epilepsy Programs
BOWIE, Md., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united...

Governor Jim Justice shares final message on his time in office
A message from Governor Jim Justice: It’s hard to believe my time as Governor of West Virginia has come to a close. The last eight years have been a whirlwind, and it’s been a rocketship ride I’ll never forget. When I look back on where we...

The MICHELIN Guide lands in the American South
GREENVILLE, S.C, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This will be the first regional Guide in North America Regional Guide will cover six states across the Southern U.S. MICHELIN Guide Inspectors are already in the field, finding culinary gems...

WVDOT crews ready for forecasted winter weather to end the week
West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) crews across the state are prepared to handle the first statewide winter forecast of the year on Thursday, November 21, 2024, into Saturday, November 23, 2024. Multiple counties in the eastern portion...

WVDOT celebrates award-winning, productive 2024
January to December 2024 was a busy year for the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT). In 2024, in line with the WVDOT’s return to a philosophy of maintaining existing roadways in the best condition possible, the organization...

Virtru Data Security Platform Achieves StateRAMP Authorization
WASHINGTON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtru, a leader in data-centric security, today announced its Data Security Platform has achieved StateRAMP Authorization, reaffirming its commitment to providing state government entities with data...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports
Friday, July 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American...

Gov. Justice announces $13.9M in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grant awards across WV
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced 36 grant awards totaling $13.9 million through the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program, funded by federal and local contributions. Administered by the West Virginia Division of...

Warner recognizes Beth Haven Christian School students as 'Honorary Secretaries of State' for their effort to register classmates to vote
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner hosted a student leader from Beth Haven Christian School (BHCS) in Logan County as his honored guest at the State Capitol. Joshua Goble and Heidi Densford—both members of the 2025 graduating...

Kenyan Discovers Nebraska’s Small Business Opportunities, Founds Restaurant and Coffee Bar in Norfolk
“In a nutshell, this is everything I wanted to do in life,” said Daniel Orwa, referring to being a successful entrepreneur in Norfolk. Orwa was born in Kenya and lived in South Africa, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois, and South Dakota. But he chose...

Kenyan Discovers Nebraska’s Small Business Opportunities, Founds Restaurant and Coffee Bar in Norfolk
“In a nutshell, this is everything I wanted to do in life,” said Daniel Orwa, referring to being a successful entrepreneur in Norfolk. Orwa was born in Kenya and lived in South Africa, Iowa, West Virginia, Illinois, and South Dakota. But he chose...

When Your Deer Disappear
By Chuck Nease for Whitetail Times Free ranging whitetails respond to hunting season in many ways. When the buck you captured on camera throughout the summer and early fall goes off your radar screen be prepared to change your strategy to get back...

INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $5 Billion to Restore, Reconstruct, and Repair Nationally Significant Large Bridges Across the Country
Thirteen major bridges to receive funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, improving the safety and efficiency of critical supply chain corridors, creating good-paying jobs, and supporting the national economy WASHINGTON –...