CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW DEMOCRATS VIEW HEALTH CARE “Medicare for All” remains hugely popular, but[Read More…]
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W.Va. Senators, Delegates discuss locality pay for teachers
By Eve Larsh, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Some West Virginia and Eastern Panhandle legislators say they believe locality pay will help teachers stay in the state. Locality pay, which allows teachers to earn an appropriate wage based on what county they live in, was passed by Senate[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey urges college students to beware of housing scams
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges students to use caution when looking for off-campus housing accommodations during their collegiate years. Many college students take the opportunity to live off campus for at least one year in an apartment, house or condo. “Living off campus for a[Read More…]
U.S. Congresswoman Miller announces $579,972 for Pipeline Safety
From the office of Congresswoman Carol Miller: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced today a grant of $579,972 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration to the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. Congresswoman Miller said, “Thank you to the Department of Transportation for[Read More…]
West Virginia Press honors past presidents at 2019 Convention
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association honored past presidents at its 2019 Convention at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown.
AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership brings health screenings, asthma education to Healthy Hoops Event
Press Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership, the corporate foundation of AmeriHealth Caritas West Virginia, brought one if its signature programs, Healthy Hoops, to Charleston last week in collaboration with YMCA of Kanawha Valley. The Aug. 9 program saw 55 children participate, with staff and volunteers from the AmeriHealth[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Aug. 16
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO WAS GRANTED A WEST BANK VISIT ON HUMANITARIAN GROUNDS Israel’s interior[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice to Wheeling University: ‘Not closing on my watch’
By ALAN OLSON, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice and other state and federal representatives delivered a singular message Tuesday to the students of Wheeling University: “We’re not going to close this school.” Justice referred to ongoing administrative issues and the university’s mounting financial problems as “boogers[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin sends FCC chairman speed test results from across W.Va. to highlight need for public feedback system
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), this week sent eight letters to Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with results from speed tests across West Virginia to highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps of West Virginia and support the need[Read More…]
TechConnect WV details state’s cybersecurity dynamics
By Conor Griffith, The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Several of the Mountain State’s various strides and ongoing aspirations to enhance cybersecurity’s job-creating potential were detailed Wednesday morning at a working group meeting of TechConnect West Virginia. Gathering at the Robert H. Mollohan Building of the I-79 Technology Park, the[Read More…]
