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West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Report Following Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its comprehensive report summarizing findings from the statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour. The report captures the voices of hundreds of West Virginians who...

West Virginia to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 16
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is proud to announce that West Virginia will join states across the nation in celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. This annual civic holiday is dedicated...

The Mecklen Hotel Expands Team with Key New Hires
CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mecklen Hotel, part of Marriott’s Tribute Hotel Portfolio and managed by GF Hotels & Resorts, is set to become a new hospitality destination in University City. As the...

West Virginia Secretary of Health Appoints State Health Officer
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has appointed Dr. Mark McDaniel, DO, FAAFP, to serve as the acting State Health Officer for the West Virginia Department of Health. “The role of State Health Officer is pivotal to the success of...

West Virginia Shooting Leaves Two Dead
(MENAFN) A shooting incident in West Virginia on Monday resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a suspected shooter, and left three others injured, according to reports from local media. Per a news agency, the Fayette County Sheriff’s...

West Virginia Business Owner Sentenced for Employment Tax Crimes
A West Virginia man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his willful failure to pay over employment taxes on behalf of his business. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Dean E. Dawson, of...

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results; Updates Guidance
Second Quarter Sales Increase 3.3%; Comparable Sales Increase 0.2% eCommerce Sales Increase 17.7%; New Stores Comping Positive Mid-Single Digits Second Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.85 Opened Three New Stores in Florida, Virginia and West...

Shooting Rampage Kills Two, Injures Three in West Virginia
(MENAFN) A deadly shooting erupted Monday morning in a rural West Virginia community, leaving two people dead — including the alleged shooter — and three others wounded, according to local reports. Media cited the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office,...

Attorney General Bird Fights to Curb Social Media Harm to Children
DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she joined coalitions of states and the District of Columbia in supporting Florida and Ohio laws that ban social media companies from using addictive practices on minors. Challenges to that...

Fanatics Sportsbook and Athlete Livvy Dunne Change the Game With New Football Ad Campaign
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fanatics Sportsbook, the fastest growing sportsbook in America, is rewriting the rules with a series of football ads featuring College National Champion athlete, Fanatics family member, and cultural...

Collegiate Cricket League Announces Season Two with Fifty of America's Top University Cricket Clubs
DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Collegiate Cricket League® (CCL), America’s premier platform for collegiate cricket, proudly announces Season 2, running from October through March 2026. Following a groundbreaking inaugural season...

Paradise Acquires Laurie Rowe Communications Inc., Strengthens Tourism Public Relations Roster & Expertise
The acquisition marks a strategic step forward for continued innovation and destination media relations and storytelling scale and reach ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paradise Advertising &...

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Data Breach Claims on Behalf of Fairmont Federal Credit Union Customers
FAIRMONT, W.Va., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at Fairmont Federal Credit Union. Fairmont...

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Respiratory Care
TEXAS, September 12 - September 12, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Goldwater and reappointed Samuel Brown and Hammad Qureshi, M.D. to the Texas Board of Respiratory Care for terms set to expire on...

Real Estate Expert Brody Nash Shares Buying Guide in HelloNation
HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What should buyers know before purchasing commercial real estate? According to HelloNation, real estate expert Brody Nash of Century 21 Homes and Land in Huntington, West Virginia, explains...

DNR Recognizes Two Anglers with FishMaryland Master Angler Awards
September 9, 2025 Teen angler and shore fishing specialist are Maryland’s 24th and 25th Master Anglers The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has recognized Jesse Black of Kingwood, West Virginia, and Canden Michalski of North East for...

Active Acres Properties LLC Completes Subdivision Near Lake Sinclair, Creating Four New Homesites in Putnam County
Active Acres completes Lake Sinclair subdivision, creating 4 build-ready homesites in Putnam County, GA — all sold quickly amid strong demand. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Active Acres Properties LLC...

Carr Takes Action to Hold Hamas Supporters Accountable
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined an amicus brief supporting the rights of victims and families of the heinous Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks to sue American individuals and organizations accused of providing material support...

Religious Liberty Commission Hosts Second Hearing on Religious Liberty in Public Education
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Religious Liberty Commission hosted President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, parents, and students to discuss religious liberty issues in public education. The hearing included several panels of students who shared...
National Fitness Partners and Penn State Athletics Continue the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer with 2025 “Sack for a Cure” Initiative
CAMP HILL, Pa., Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fitness Partners (“NFP”), a leading Planet Fitness franchise division and proud partner of Penn State Athletics, today announced the return of its “Sack for a Cure” initiative to benefit...