By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston said it “strongly and unconditionally rejects” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s assertion that the diocese is not wholly committed to the protection of children. On Tuesday, Morrisey filed a civil lawsuit against[Read More…]
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SBA offers government contracting training in W.Va.
Press release from U.S. Small Business Administration: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office (SBA), Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation host a free HUBZone workshop March 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the White Sulphur[Read More…]
‘Words matter’: After Christchurch, New Zealand attacks, WV religious community responds
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 50 people were slain in two mosques halfway around the world Friday, about 125 people gathered at the Islamic Association of West Virginia on Tuesday to muster the closest thing to the opposite. Religious leaders from across the faith spectrum, two[Read More…]
WV Gov. Justice briefly meets with local Division of Highways leaders to talk road work
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice met Tuesday with employees of the Division of Highways in Charleston, where he issued a new challenge to make a list of all the state roads that need to be repaired. The meeting, which lasted less than 20 minutes,[Read More…]
Gee gives vision of hope for state, WVU during State of the University Address
By JOE SEVERINO The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU President E. Gordon Gee touted the University’s R1 research status and vision for the Mountain State on Tuesday during the spring 2019 State of the University address. The University maintained its R1 research status last December, classifying WVU as one[Read More…]
WV AG sues Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, alleging knowing employment of abusers
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston hired Victor Frobas in 1965, it knew he had been credibly accused of sexually abusing a child three years prior. The bishop of the diocese at the time, Joseph Hodges, decided to give Frobas, a priest, a[Read More…]
Survivors Network hopes West Virginia AG’s lawsuit against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston spurs greater action
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W>Va. — An organization advocating for victims of abuse by priests hopes a lawsuit by the attorney general of West Virginia encourages similar actions. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday announced a lawsuit was filed in Wood County against the Diocese[Read More…]
WVU to host two-day Esports gaming symposium and master class
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University will host a two-day event designed to expose students to career opportunities in Esports, a gaming phenomenon that has become a billion-dollar global industry. The Esports Symposium and Master Class held Thursday and Friday (March 21 and 22) offers a general introduction to[Read More…]
Mountaineer Gas files for rate increase in West Virginia
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountaineer Gas Co. has filed a request for an increase in base rates and charges for natural gas service to approximately 218,000 customers in West Virginia. The company requested an overall average increase of revenues of approximately 6.15 percent, or $13.089 million[Read More…]
