CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024: The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a five-year extension of the Evolving West Virginia Medicaid's Behavioral Health Continuum of Care Section 1115 Demonstration. The extension, effective January 1, 2025, will allow BMS to continu more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: As Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), Gov. Justice announced another round of school infrastructure investments today with the approval of $65,000,000.00 for 12 needs-based projects, including the construction of four new schools. Since Gov. Justice assumed office, the School Building Authority has allocated over $800 million to county school more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The West Virginia Department of Health issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Health announces the stepping down of Dr. Matthew Christiansen from his role as state health officer. Dr. Christiansen's last day with the department was Friday, December 13, 2024. "I am incredibly thankful to Governor Justice and Secretary Young for the opportunity to serve as West Virginia's state health officer. It has been the honor of a lifetime," Dr. Chr more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Dec. 17 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia Twenty-six Fall Semester West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates were recently recognized at a program commemorating their academic achievement. All Fall graduates are invited to walk in the May 10 Commencement. President of West Virginia Wesleyan College Dr. James Moore asked graduates to think about the faculty, staff, fellow students, friends and family who helped them more PR