The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Points of Light Foundation — founded by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 — helped the Volunteer Action Center in Parkersburg. Bush created the foundation as a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., to promote the spirit of volunteerism. In his 1989[Read More…]
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Ohio Valley recalls brushes with former President George H.W. Bush
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Former President George H.W. Bush was a man who admitted when a letter “brought tears to his eyes.” He also acknowledged misspelling the word “eyes” when replying to the same letter, recalled Frankie Carnes, chairwoman of the Belmont County[Read More…]
WVU researcher named Challenge Problem Winner in Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security workshop
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Yanfang (Fanny) Ye, assistant professor of computer science and electrical engineering at West Virginia University and her collaborators have received the prestigious Challenge Problem Winner award in the Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security Workshop. AICS 2019 emphasizes research and applications of techniques to attack and defend machine[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Substance abuse council a good move; Eastern Panhandle deserves a voice
The Journal News Monday from the Governor’s Office highlighted the addition of a new state substance abuse council. We applaud this effort. The state of West Virginia has been ravaged by the opioid epidemic. Any effort to halt the devastation is badly needed. While the state and Gov. Jim Justice’s[Read More…]
West Virginia health care industry continues fast-paced growth
By JEFF McCULLOUGH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — According to many state economists, West Virginia’s health-care industry is heading toward a consistent growth period adding more jobs and opportunities. “At its core health care is a service-providing industry, whose service is always going to be in demand,” WVU assistant professor[Read More…]
West Virginia PEIA task force pushes toward deadline for final recommendations
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a Dec. 11 deadline looming, a subcommittee of the governor’s PEIA task force adopted some key recommendations Tuesday, including a proposal to eliminate penalties for seeking medical care in out-of-state border counties. However, the task force — created at the height[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, December 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PROSECUTORS RECOMMEND NO JAIL TIME FOR FLYNN Citing “substantial” cooperation by Michael Flynn in its[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia’s Coalfield Development Corp. gets $1M in challenge
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch WAYNE, W.Va. — National leaders are taking notice of the work emerging at the grassroots level in southern West Virginia. On Monday, it was announced that Coalfield Development was awarded $1 million in the Communities Thrive Challenge, a $10 million national funding opportunity by The[Read More…]
West Virginia AG Morrisey offers tips for worry-free holiday travel
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to be cautious when making holiday travel plans or purchasing a vacation for someone on their list. Consumers should get reviews from reputable travel websites and/or family and friends to avoid falling prey to any scam. Consumers[Read More…]