Staff report Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia State University is set to receive nearly $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund two research projects that address food security, according to a news release from the school. The projects will use genetic techniques to improve the quality and health benefits[Read More…]
Month: July 2017
Jefferson County offers most bang for buck
By TIM COOK The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson County has the most favorable cost of living among the 55 counties in West Virginia, and Berkeley County has the third-most favorable cost of living in the state. That’s the local “purchasing power” assessment of SmartAsset, a company in New[Read More…]
Editorial: Some progress, but long way to go on painkiller use
The Herald-Dispatch editorial Some areas of our region are making great strides in reducing opioid prescription rates. Others, not so much. But at least concerned health officials are tracking the nation’s progress on this critical issue, and we can see some progress. Last week, the Center for Disease Control released[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, July 10
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, July 10, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S SON CHANGES ACCOUNT OF 2016 MEETING WITH RUSSIAN LAWYER When pressed after reports emerged,[Read More…]
W.Va. road bond election to cost $2.8 million
By JOSELYN KING The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A special election this fall that could lead to nearly $3 billion in road projects across West Virginia will cost the state about $2.8 million — and it will all be done on paper, according to the West Virginia Secretary of[Read More…]
Opinion: Consider expanding marijuana panel
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Not a single member of the advisory panel helping prepare rules for medical use of marijuana in West Virginia is from the Northern Panhandle. In fact, only two of the 13 are from the northern half of the state (Morgantown and Great Cacapon). Members of[Read More…]
Editorial: Limit government spending in WV
From The Weirton Daily Times: Statutory limits on government growth, as West Virginia House of Delegates member Pat McGeehan envisions, are not a bad idea. Convincing his fellow legislators to adopt them is another story, however. McGeehan, R-Hancock, plans to try that when lawmakers convene their next regular session early[Read More…]
Seneca Rocks has reopened
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: SENECA ROCKS, W.Va. — The Seneca Rocks area re-opened to the public at 6 a.m. Friday morning, through some firefighters remain to contain the blaze that grew to more than 50 acres earlier this week. The area had been closed since last weekend for public safety,[Read More…]
Former Mineral County commissioner to help county collect taxes
By Liz Beavers [email protected] Tribune Managing Editor KEYSER, W.Va. – A former Mineral County resident will be retained to help the county collect its delinquent taxes. Mineral County coordinator Drew Brubaker said recently that Stephen Sluss, an attorney from Scott Depot, West Virginia, “is ready to represent Mineral County” in[Read More…]
Editorial: Ethics violations are everywhere
From The Journal of Martinsburg: Storing 12 pieces of personal furniture in a room at the West Virginia Water Development Authority’s building may not have seemed like a big deal to the agency’s executive director, Chris Jarrett. He kept the furniture, including four large desks, a conference table and[Read More…]
