By Beth Sergent and Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The front-runners in the race for U.S. Senate have crisscrossed West Virginia to meet voters and explain where they want to take West Virginia while representing them in Washington, D.C., in the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joe[Read More…]
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Amid construction worker shortage, CAWV, WVU Tech work together to help find solutions
The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. – WVU Tech hosted The Contractors Association of West Virginia’s (CAWV) quarterly board meeting on campus and offered officials from both the CAWV and K-12 partners a look at the construction and contracting education provided by the institution. The CAWV board of directors joined several of WVU[Read More…]
WVU Medicine implements AI to boost efficiency in patient care
By John Mark Shaver, The Preston County News & Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine has begun incorporating artificial intelligence into its day-to-day operations, utilizing it to make data retrieval more efficient while still protecting patient information. West Virginia University Health System Vice President and Associate CIO Ilo Romero said[Read More…]
Local businessman recalls his childhood meeting with Rose
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — When baseball legend Pete Rose passed away at the age of 83 last week, it brought back many memories for those who either loved baseball’s all-time hit king, or hated him. Those who adored “Charlie Hustle” remember him as the hard-nosed player who won[Read More…]
COLUMN: WVU’s new black uniforms are more than just a black jersey and pants
By Bob Hertzel for the Times West Virginian ”If you look good, you play good.” — Deion Sanders, from his playing days in the NFL. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Uniforms matter. They matter to the men who wear them, to the fans who watch them, to people who make them and[Read More…]
Wetzel BOE meets Monday on next consolidation steps
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer NEW MARTINSVILLE – Wetzel County Schools will save nearly $1 million by merging the county’s four high schools into two, without any changes in personnel counts, according to impact statements released by school district officials. The Wetzel County Board of Education will meet at 9[Read More…]
Raleigh Commission files petition to impeach Hatfield
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Raleigh County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to initiate an impeachment process to remove Benjamin Hatfield as Raleigh County prosecuting attorney. “The Raleigh County Commission is removing Mr. Hatfield from his office due to official misconduct and neglect of duty,” said[Read More…]
Mercer County hospital opens new sleep clinic
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. – A grand opening hosted Thursday at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital unveiled the facility’s new Sleep and Pulmonary Clinic which will provide people across the region with a centralized location for advanced sleep medicine and pulmonary care. Located on the hospital’s second[Read More…]
ZMM Architects establishes endowed scholarship fund at Marshall
By Fred Pace, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — ZMM Architects and Engineers established an endowed scholarship fund with a contribution of $120,000 to the Marshall University Foundation, aimed at supporting engineering students from West Virginia, the company announced Thursday. “ZMM is committed to supporting organizations that enhance the cultural and[Read More…]
Lantern presentation commemorates 250th anniversary of Battle of Point Pleasant (West Virginia)
By Chad Vaughn, Rivers Cities Tribune and Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A lantern convoy arrived in Point Pleasant on Wednesday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant with the presentation of a lantern. The lantern convoy, comprised of representatives from the West Virginia Department of Arts,[Read More…]


