LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “Raise your hand if this simulation made you feel anxious or stressed,” said Courtney Eleazer, Ph.D., a faculty member at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). A sea of arms went up. First-year medical students had just completed the first mandatory activity of the academic year[Read More…]
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Weirton-made batteries from form energy will be used in New England project
By Steven Allen Adams for The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Form Energy batteries will be put to the test in a new energy storage project announced for New England. West Virginia state and federal officials praised an announcement made Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Energy for more[Read More…]
Annual West Virginia Chamber Meeting & Business Summit to spotlight upcoming election
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Chamber’s 88th Annual Meeting and Business Summit will turn its focus on the upcoming November election. Attendees of the three-day event at The Greenbrier resort later this month will have an opportunity to hear from the[Read More…]
For the Ruff Days: Doddridge County High School gains a therapy dog
By Gwen Sour, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WEST UNION, W.Va. — First Lady Cathy Justice visited Doddridge County’s Back-To-School Bash Thursday to welcome the state’s newest therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. Doddridge County High School is the 33rd recipient of a therapy dog through the program,[Read More…]
Celebrating 50th anniversary of the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum
By Jake Hyer, contributing writer, The Pocahontas Times HILLSBORO, W.Va. — The Pearl S. Buck Birthplace Museum in Hillsboro, is proud to announce the commemoration of its 50th anniversary, celebrating a half-century of preserving the life, work and legacy of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck. Established in[Read More…]
Feeling the Heat: West Virginia working with farmers to provide hay, water during worst drought in 25 years
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the State Fair of West Virginia kicking off today, Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt is preparing to welcome the public and vendors, but he is also working with state and federal officials to support farmers suffering through the[Read More…]
State Supreme Court affirms three-judge panel ruling
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. —The West Virginia State Supreme Court of Appeals issued a ruling Wednesday affirming the decision of a three-judge panel who, on May 1, ordered the removal of Jefferson County Commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse. The panel, comprised of Joseph K. Reeder,[Read More…]
Companies seek to acquire former Allegheny Wood Products assets in Pendleton and Grant Counties
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Last March, hundreds of employees of the former Allegheny Wood Products received the news that many had been dreading. The troubled company ceased operations throughout its global reach of facilities as it defaulted on debts to United Bank and other financial[Read More…]
County commission approves special Hill Top tax district
By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously Aug. 1 on the final approval on financing assistance to create a special Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in Harpers Ferry for the pending Hill Top House Hotel resort project. The TIF District, which[Read More…]
Breeze Airways to begin new service to New York-Newark from CRW
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Aug. 7, Breeze Airways and West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) announced new service to New York-Newark from CRW, starting November 14. Flights to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will be twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. “The New York City area is[Read More…]
