By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Community agencies that want to offer medication-assisted treatment will be eligible to apply for portions of $14.6 million in federal funding to be awarded through the West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health. The state was notified last week it would receive $14.6 million in supplemental funding from the[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Tuesday, March 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOUSE VOTE TO STOP TRUMP’S BORDER PLAN UNLIKELY TO SUCCEED The vote to override the[Read More…]
Governor hopeful Stephen Smith’s ‘town hall’ addresses education and addiction in W.Va.
By BRIANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County residents voiced their concerns for the Panhandle during a “town hall” style meeting with 2020 West Virginia governor hopeful Stephen Smith Friday night. Those in attendance were given the opportunity to vocalize their concerns for the region — concerns that[Read More…]
The Health Plan 2019 Symposium to feature Gingrich, Rove and others on latest health care topics
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media WHEELING, W.Va. — Jim Pennington, president and CEO of The Health Plan, knows West Virginia is facing its share of health-care challenges. From cardiovascular disease to opioid addiction, the state has a whole host of issues which impact the daily lives of countless Mountain State[Read More…]
Transitioning from basic science to clinical care, second-year WVU medical students earn white coats
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As they marked a symbolic day in their medical journey, 109 students in West Virginia UniversitySchool of Medicine’s Class of 2021 received their white coats Saturday (March 23), marking their transition from basic science to clinical care. “There are many aspects of being a physician[Read More…]
Grant helps Family Resource Network promote attendance in county schools
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Toni Toothman sees some children miss dozens of school days in just one year. The loss of educational days causes these students to not only miss out on learning, but also to potentially get left behind and not develop crucial skills[Read More…]
Weirton, Steubenville officials: Population loss tied to industry
By ALAN OLSEN The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — A recent report from USA Today showed five metropolitan statistical areas at least partially located in West Virginia to be among the worst in the country for declining population. The Weirton-Steubenville MSA ranked sixth on the list, with a[Read More…]
West Virginia AG Morrisey seeks information on Catholic Church sexual abuse
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is looking for witnesses and people who have information regarding sexual misconduct in the Catholic Church in the state of West Virginia. Morrisey was in Parkersburg on Sunday and spoke with The Parkersburg[Read More…]
West Virginia community and technical college officials have high hopes for free tuition program
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Community and technical college administrators throughout southern West Virginia are appreciative of legislators passing a free tuition bill this past session, opening doors of educational opportunity to both adults and traditional students fresh out of high school. But they are eager, too,[Read More…]
