Government Holiday News

First Lady Justice – Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration

CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice announced today plans for the 2023 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration, which will be held Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the West Virginia Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston.  “This event is always so much fun,” First Lady Justice said. “The petting Read More…

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Invitation from First Lady Cathy Justice & WV Dept. Of Education

CHARLESTON, WV — First Lady Cathy Justice and the West Virginia Department of Education are inviting West Virginia students to participate in a Knighting Bench Design Contest. All 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are public, private, or homeschooled are urged to participate in this Student Artist Series. Last year, the First Lady’s Student Artist Read More…

Human Interest News

First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Wayne Elementary School

WAYNE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice visited Wayne Elementary School for a “Pup Rally” today to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program.The dog introduced at today’s event is named Winnie. She is an Apricot and White Labradoodle.“It is my pleasure to welcome Read More…

Holiday News

First Lady Cathy Justice announces winners of the 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition, Best Bow Christmas Contest

CHARLESTON, WV — This year’s winners of the First Lady Student Ornament Competition and the inaugural Best Bow Christmas Contest were announced over the weekend at the annual Joyful Night Celebration at the Capitol Complex.  First Lady’s Student Ornament Competition The First Lady Student Ornament Competition is a holiday tradition that encourages students across the state Read More…

Human Interest News

First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog during Pup Rally at Lenore PK-8 School

11/16/2022 LENORE, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Lenore PK-8 School for a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s next therapy dog through the Friends With Paws Communities In Schools (CIS) program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Kylo. He is a Black Lab. “Kylo is going to be Read More…

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First Lady Cathy Justice invites West Virginians to create bows for the 2022 Best Bow Christmas Contest 

CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice is inviting all West Virginians age 19 and up to participate in the 2022 Best Bow Christmas Contest. Eligible West Virginians are encouraged to create their best Christmas bow, which will be hung on a special “bow tree” at the Culture Center in Charleston during the holiday season. The Read More…

Human Interest News

First Lady Cathy Justice Invites Students To Create Ornaments For The 2022 First Lady Student Ornament Competition 

CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice is inviting all West Virginia students to participate in the eighteenth annual First Lady Student Ornament Competition. All kindergarten through 12th grade students who are public, private, or home-schooled are encouraged to create a “Nutcracker” themed ornament for the tree, which will be on display at the Culture Center in Read More…

Human Interest News West Virginia

First Lady Justice announces grand prize winning recipe in West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest 

Kim Wymer takes top honors with her “Ms. Van’s Blackberry Skillet Cake” – the new official West Virginia Birthday Cake CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced the winner of her West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest during today’s celebration of the state’s 159th birthday at the Culture Center. Kim Wymer of Scott Depot was named the Read More…

Human Interest

First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Lewis County High School 

WESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Lewis County High School for a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s newest therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Jasper. She is a Yellow Lab. VIEW PHOTO ALBUM“You are all incredibly special. In fact, your school Read More…

Human Interest News West Virginia

First Lady Cathy Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest

CHARLESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that her office will be hosting a West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest in honor of the state’s 159th birthday. West Virginia residents are invited to create and submit an original cake recipe. One recipe will be chosen and designated the “official” West Virginia birthday cake, served every year Read More…