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West Virginia Gov. Justice’s chief adviser Cary leaves EQT board
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A senior adviser to Gov. Jim Justice will not be returning to the board of one of the largest natural gas companies in the country, a position that raised concerns about conflicts of interest. According to a press[Read More…]
The economics of opioids: Fentanyl has a steep price tag in lives, lab costs and resources
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Researchers at West Virginia University have studied the overwhelming, detrimental effects of opioid abuse on this state and the nation, and a new wave of the epidemic may be the most daunting yet. Paul Speaker, a professor of finance and an adjunct associate professor of economics at the WVU John Chambers College[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, May 10
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, May 10, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US HIKES TARIFFS ON CHINESE GOODS Trump’s latest tariff hike on Chinese goods took effect Friday[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces plans to build major rail trail along Elk River and Buffalo Creek
Release from the West Virginia Tourism Office: CLAY, W.Va. – Adventure seekers from across the country will soon have a new opportunity to enjoy West Virginia’s natural beauty. Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the state plans to build a major rail trail along the Elk River and Buffalo Creek. The[Read More…]
Former Virginia Tech hoops standout Chris Smith highlights 73rd Victory Awards Dinner
By Grant Traylor The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va — Chris Smith is no stranger to snagging each opportunity afforded to him. After all, the Charleston native and former Virginia Tech basketball standout still holds Hokies’ records for rebounds in a game (36), season (495) and career (1,508). On Sunday, he was[Read More…]
Huntington employment fair Operation Vocation focuses on how to stay employed
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Reginald Gayles was one of approximately 100 people to attend a unique employment fair Wednesday morning at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington. Gayles, 52, of Huntington, came to the first ever “Operation Vocation” event, which focused on staying employed rather[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Hutchison visits Raleigh County Schools
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald GLEN DANIEL, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison says he visits schools throughout the state not only to teach students about the state’s court system, but to also show them he’s just a regular guy. On Wednesday, Hutchison visited Trap Hill Middle School[Read More…]
One of West Virginia’s oldest artist cooperative, Artists at Work in Elkins, is fighting for survival
By ELIANA McCUTCHEON The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Artists at Work, located downtown on South Davis Avenue, is one of the oldest artist cooperatives in West Virginia. It was established in 1993, has never been closed and has even been used as a model for other artist cooperatives. The gallery[Read More…]
Small Business Administration awards West Virginia companies during National Small Business Week
By JOHN MARK SHAVER NCWV Media FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Celebrating the best that West Virginia has to offer, the Small Business Administration honored six of the state’s top small businesses during a Wednesday afternoon awards ceremony. Held at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center, the ceremony was part of National[Read More…]
