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Media alert: WVU experts available to discuss presidential debate

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Several West Virginia University faculty members will be available to offer reaction and expert commentary to the media tonight (Sept. 26) and in the coming days following the first of three presidential debates between the Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and the Republican nominee Donald Trump. Contact University Relations/Communications at 304.293.6997 for[Read More…]

‘Potato project’ splits WV ag candidates

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Under the backdrop of diversifying West Virginia’s economy beyond energy, Walt Helmick and Kent Leonhardt agree on the role agriculture could play in creating new markets, careers and revenue for the state. Aside from the potential of agriculture, Helmick, the Democratic incumbent Commissioner of Agriculture from Marlinton,[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Sept. 26

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. STAGE SET FOR CLINTON, TRUMP DEBATE SHOWDOWN Tonight’s presidential debate — the first[Read More…]

AARP WV providing 2016 Gubernatorial Video Voter Guide

AARP WV Release: Candidates go beyond sound bites on major issues facing older West Virginians & their families CHARLESTON, W.VA — AARP West Virginia has released its 2016 Video Voter Guide featuring exclusive one-on-one interviews with gubernatorial candidates Senate President Bill Cole (R) and Jim Justice (D), answering key questions on how they would improve the[Read More…]

WVPA Reminder: Newspapers need to file statement of ownership by Oct. 1, affidavit of circulation by Nov. 1

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s time for West Virginia newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership form with the US Post Office and the Affidavit of Circulation form with the WV Secretary of State office. NOTE: The W.Va. Secretary of State’s office this week updated the Affidavit of Circulation form.: 2017 Newspaper Affidavit The WVPA has attached a sample letter[Read More…]

Six WV colleges must explain low graduation rates

WHEELING, W.Va. — With barely one in 10 students earning degrees, West Virginia Northern Community College is among six public community colleges in West Virginia being asked to explain subpar graduation rates. And more than 80 percent of students are failing to graduate from most of West Virginia’s public community[Read More…]

Federal judge keeps 17 independents on WV ballot

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge ruled Thursday that 17 independent candidates must remain on November’s general election ballot in West Virginia. Chief U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers heard arguments in Huntington on Thursday after two minor-party candidates filed a lawsuit Monday, claiming that Secretary of State Natalie Tennant had[Read More…]

Ground broken for 50-job block plant in Keyser

KEYSER, W.Va. — Not only are Keyser and Mineral County receiving a new manufacturing facility, but the area is also getting a new friend, according to several speakers at Tuesday’s ground breaking for America’s Best Block. Both Mineral County Development Authority director Kevin Clark and Keyser city administrator Randy Amtower[Read More…]

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