By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Beckley Mayor Rob Rappold has declared April 2, 2019, as National Service Recognition Day in Beckley. “National Service is a vital resource for Beckley,” Rappold said Monday at his office as he made the proclamation. “AmeriCorps members and Senior Corps volunteers make our counties[Read More…]
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WVU to merge two research organizations and focus on renewable energy
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two research organizations at West Virginia University plan to merge and focus on renewable energy projects. James Wood, the interim director of the WVU Energy Institute, said Monday during WVU Academic Media Day in Morgantown that his organization[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, April 2
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW MANY WAYS YOU CAN MEASURE 1ST QUARTER OF YEAR For Democratic presidential candidates, it[Read More…]
West Virginia’s State Science Fair gives students early exposure to multiple fields
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – William Tobin wanted to figure out the likeliness that an individual being treated with cardiac problems would be readmitted to treatment. The issue is one close to his own heart, as his mother is a nurse at Ruby Memorial Hospital and[Read More…]
WVU extends investigative reporting partnership to address Appalachian opioid epidemic
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A rural and urban university have teamed up to provide a deep dive into the opioid epidemic in Appalachia. This investigative reporting collaboration is an effort to transcend media biases and address a serious issue from multiple perspectives. West Virginia University Reed College of Media[Read More…]
‘Deliver awesome’: Intuit Mission Hope program successful in other cities
By EMILY RICE and CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A California-based information technology company is locating a “prosperity hub” in downtown Bluefield, bringing 200 to 500 jobs and, officials say, creating a “game changer” for the city. Intuit, Inc. made the announcement Friday at the Clover Club[Read More…]
West Virginia PEIA Task Force, Blue Ribbon Commission done for now
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite both having more work to do, the work of the task force looking at state employee health insurance and the commission looking at higher education appear to be done unless Gov. Jim Justice breathes new life into[Read More…]
Professional Bull Riding eyeing Wheeling for future events
By ALEX MEYER For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After packing WesBanco Arena earlier in March, Professional Bull Riders is looking to expand its presence in Wheeling with future events. The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Monday that the bull riding organization will meet with[Read More…]
Vetoed bills placed on West Virginia legislature special session agenda
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will place 15 vetoed bills on the agenda for the upcoming special session to allow lawmakers to fix what he has called technical issues within the bills. “I am working with the Legislature to fix the technical[Read More…]
