Justices’ ruling breaks big new legal ground By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court has overturned a ruling by the fledgling Intermediate Court of Appeals for the first time, and clarified workers’ compensation law in the process. In an opinion authored by Justice[Read More…]
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Morgantown High School captures second consecutive Academic Showdown championship
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a nail biter that saw an overtime round and a forced final match, Morgantown High School edged out Bluefield to claim its second consecutive Academic Showdown state title. However, unlike in 2023, it was the competitor’s from Morgantown’s Team One[Read More…]
Justice: Laws need changed on child abuse disclosure, but hands tied federally
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that while he would support changing state laws to lessen restrictions on the kinds of information West Virginia human resources officials can disclose when the death of a child is involved, he said[Read More…]
Editorial: WV laws on transgender athletes under federal court scrutiny
The Wayne County News, HD Media The status of West Virginia laws preventing transgender girls from participating on girls and women’s sports teams became less clear last week following a federal court decision on whether a middle schooler should be allowed to participate in cross country and track. The 4th[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks presents Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism & Leadership to Jim Michael
The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Stumped about how to properly recognize the contributions of Jim Michael to Cacapon State Park and the entire West Virginia State Parks system, state park officials invented a new honorarium and presented it to Michael on April 13. Michael received the first-ever West[Read More…]
West Virginia sees first case of measles in 15 years: Here’s what you should know
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Hospitals announced Monday that an adult was diagnosed with measles in Monongalia County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in West Virginia in 15 years. According to a news release, the adult went to an outpatient clinic last[Read More…]
After two decades of seeking funds, Richard Mine Treatment Plant a reality
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For decades, the Richard Mine leeched toxic elements and acid into Deckers Creek. The thousands of pounds of drainage seeping out of the mine killed off wildlife who made its home inside the creek’s water and suffused Morgantown with a sulfur[Read More…]
Remembering former Logan Banner sports reporter Teddy Paynter
By Cameron Maynard, The Logan Banner LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Sunday was a sad day for Logan County and the surrounding areas as they lost a phenomenal sports reporter, a Man High School Hall of Famer, and an even better human being. Teddy Paynter, who was a sports reporter at[Read More…]
Volunteer Fire Department in Upshur County (West Virginia) revs up for ‘Ride 2 Survive’ fundraiser
By Noah Jeffries, The Record Delta ELLAMORE, W.Va. — Residents of Upshur County can prepare for a wild ride next month while supporting a good cause. On May 4, the Ellamore Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a “Ride 2 Survive” ATV event to help raise funds for the department.[Read More…]
U.S. Senate designates April 15-21 as National Osteopathic Medicine Week
CHARLESTON, W.VA.— U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito, (R-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) last week reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and dedication of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and schools of[Read More…]
