From the Office of U.S. Senator Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today announced U.S. Service Academy nominations for 32 qualified high school seniors from 16 counties in West Virginia. A board chosen by Senator Capito reviewed each nominee’s application, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations. “Reviewing service[Read More…]
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W.Va. Congressman McKinley speaks on coal, baseball, Trump impeachment
By Michael Erb, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Congressman David McKinley, R-W.Va., said attempts to place regulations on the fossil fuel industry put the United States in a difficult situation while destroying small communities. McKinley’s comments came during an interview Monday with the Parkersburg News and Sentinel. McKinley[Read More…]
What National Park status means for West Virginia’s New River Gorge
By Jackie Whetzel For The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced legislation in September to change the federal designation of the New River Gorge National River into a New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Capito introduced similar legislation in October[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MCGAHN MUST COMPLY WITH HOUSE SUBPOENA A federal judge rejects the Trump[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: West Virginia job numbers best in over a decade
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday that the number of West Virginians who have jobs is now the highest it’s been in more than a decade. West Virginia’s total employment of 763,000 for October 2019 is the highest jobs total seen in the state[Read More…]
WVU Reed College of Media receives largest single donation in school history
Planned gift to support education and journalism in the West Virginia Release from the Reed College of Media: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students will be better equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing media landscape thanks to a gift from an award winning journalist and West Virginia University alumnus. Bob and Luanne[Read More…]
WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, Marshall University announce collaborative agreement
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) and Marshall University, through its Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announced a memorandum of understanding that will allow for collaborative medical education efforts between osteopathic and allopathic programs at each institution. WVSOM President James W. Nemitz,[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Maynard: ALL OUT Live takes the Shell Stage at SEMA
Plan would bring racing to streets of West Virginia Release from W.Va. Senator Mark Maynard LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Shell stage is where the action is during the annual SEMA show that occurs in Las Vegas. This year was no different, from live bands to celebrities that are interviewed in[Read More…]
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