By TAYLOR STUCK, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Standing behind a glass panel, associate professor and director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at the Marshall University Lewis College of Business, Marc Sollosy picked up a neon yellow marker and began writing on the glass. Standing on[Read More…]
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W.Va. Secretary of State encourages upgrade of voter registration system
Press Release from the office of the WVSOS: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During the upcoming West Virginia special legislative session, Secretary of State Mac Warner has encouraged the Governor to include the opportunity for the Secretary of State’s Office to use incoming special revenue to his office that exceeds the costs[Read More…]
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Find West Virginia newspapers‘ Easy-To-Use links or subscription information below: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association’s “Local News is Handy” campaign reminds everyone of the value of having access to creditable local news, information and advertising. Whether it’s delivered digitally to your cell phone and computer, in the[Read More…]
Search ends: Police arrest mother’s boyfriend for murder in death of missing Berkeley Springs teen
From The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Morgan County Sheriff K.C. Bohrer has announced his investigative team believes they have found the body of missing Berkeley Springs teen Riley Crossman along a steep hillside in Berkeley County. Officers arrested Andy J. McCauley Jr., 41, for the murder of Crossman, 15,[Read More…]
W.Va. Legislative Dems offer their own education bills for special session
By Eddie Trizzino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Amidst the confusion about a planned special session on education, Senate Democrats have drafted eight education bills of their own. Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, said he and other Democrats could not sit back and wait for the leadership to[Read More…]
Media Alert: Graphic available on W.Va. Fiscal Notes
”Financial Snapshot’ graphic new service to West Virginia newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with weekly “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. This week;s graphic, below, addresses Legislative Fiscal Notes. Below the graphic is a link[Read More…]
WVU President Gordon Gee Talks West Virginia, Boy Scouts Connection
By Joselyn King, Wheeling News-Registers WHEELING — The current leaders of the Boys Scouts of America were educated in West Virginia, and the group’s future top executives likely will be graduates of West Virginia University, according to WVU President E. Gordon Gee. Gee served as keynote speaker for Ohio River[Read More…]
Generation Next event honors up-and-coming West Virginia business leaders
By John Mark Shaver, Fairmont News FAIRMONT, W.Va. — NCWV Media gathered dozens of West Virginia’s best and brightest young leaders to the company’s annual Generation Next event Thursday evening in celebrating the professionals’ skills, compassion and commitment to the Mountain State. The event, which honored 40 leaders under the age[Read More…]
W.Va., 4 other states file suit against drug maker Purdue Pharma
By Lori Kersey, Charleston Gazette-Mail The state of West Virginia on Thursday filed suit against drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced. The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, alleges that the drug company violated the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by making “a series[Read More…]
EPTA moving forward with updated Transit Development Plan for W.Va.
By Matt Welch, The Journal of Martinsburg HAGERSTOWN, Md. — After finding success with a Transit Development Plan in 2015, the Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority is moving forward with an updated TDP to be completed for Fiscal Year 2020. The plan was approved by the Hagerstown Eastern Panhandle Municipal Planning[Read More…]
