By AMY SALVATORE WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Through a wide-range of activities with organizations and groups of all ages, West Virginia University student-athletes performed more than 460 hours of community service on Saturday in WVU’s first Student-Athlete Day of Service. The event was organized by West Virginia’s Student-Athlete Development[Read More…]
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Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park program to focus on the lives of children at the mansion
By WAYNE TOWNER The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — With Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park opening for the 2019 season today, a pair of volunteer educators involved with the island have developed a program aimed at teaching children about its history. Dick and Martha Hartley have been volunteering on[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, May 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SENATE PANEL TO GRILL BARR A dramatic showdown is expected as the attorney general will[Read More…]
West Virginia hospitals sue opioid firms
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twenty-seven West Virginia hospitals, including Charleston Area Medical Center, filed a lawsuit Monday against opioid manufacturers and distributors, alleging the companies’ false marketing practices and unfettered pill shipments fueled the addiction crisis and forced hospitals to absorb enormous health care costs. The[Read More…]
Eyeing 2020, Capito seeks six more years in Senate
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is seeking six more years atop her perch as West Virginia’s ranking Republican lawmaker. Aiming to curb health care costs, build a wall along the southern U.S. border, and create and maintain employment opportunities to anchor young[Read More…]
Gov. Justice stands by DNR director charged with domestic violence
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is standing with Stephen McDaniel, director of the Division of Natural Resources, with pressure mounting on the official to resign after it was revealed he was charged in a domestic violence case in Florida at[Read More…]
WVU’s top seniors named, eight honored with 2019 Order of Augusta
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An Olympic gold medalist, a retired master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, a musician, a humanitarian and a legacy who has carried on the Mountaineer spirit as the 21st family member to attend West Virginia University are among those who will receive WVU’s highest student honor,[Read More…]
Measles outbreaks in Virginia raise concerns for WV medical experts
By BREANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — While there are no confirmed cases in West Virginia at this time, measles outbreaks in neighboring states have left one doctor with West Virginia University Medicine Berkeley Medical Center’s infectious disease clinic fearful of the damage that false information could cause. Matthew[Read More…]
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to hold summit following renovations
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following lengthy renovations to improve its services and capabilities, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will host its inaugural summit during the opening of its new Innovation Center. The Breaking Barriers Summit, scheduled for May 15-16, will explore breakthroughs in combating public health[Read More…]