By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG — Opioid abuse is already affecting kids’ cognitive development well before they enter school, according to one West Virginia state legislator. State Sen. John Unger, D-Berkeley, said he will introduce legislation during the 2019 Legislative session to allocate funds to help the mental development[Read More…]
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Opinion: Reporter’s Notebook — ‘Tis the election season again
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Much like Christmas seems to start before October even ends, the next election seems to start as soon as the last one ends. The 2018 election was Nov. 6 and we’re just barely into December. Yet, people are either announcing their[Read More…]
State troopers suspended; dash cam footage shows beating of Martinsburg teen
Staff reports The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered an investigation after a 16-year-old in Martinsburg was allegedly beaten by two West Virginia State troopers. Justice released a statement Thursday, saying he instructed State Police Superintendent Col. Jan Cahill to investigate the incident, which was allegedly caught[Read More…]
After eight months, Justice appoints new head of West Virginia drug policy office
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eight months after the last director of the office stepped down, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday he has selected a new director of the state Office of Drug Control Policy. Justice announced Monday that Robert Hansen, director of Addiction Services for the[Read More…]
Former interim President Peter Magrath remembers WVU in his estate plan
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — C. Peter Magrath, who served as interim president of West Virginia University from 2008-2009, is leaving nearly $1 million to WVU in his will. A highly respected leader in higher education circles across the country, Magrath made his intentions known Nov. 14 during WVU’s second[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, December 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BUSH REMEMBERED AS ‘GREAT MAN’ AND ‘GENTLE SOUL’ The nation’s capital mourns the 41st[Read More…]
At WVU conference, experts talk about communicating climate change
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — At some point during a semester at the University of Maryland, Professor Dylan Selterman presents his students with an opportunity for extra credit: They can opt to get two points of extra credit, or six. But if more than 10 percent of[Read More…]
WVU College of Law and Marshall University launch Center for Consumer Law and Education
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University College of Law and Marshall University have established a one-of-its-kind Center for Consumer Law and Education to build advocacy for those in West Virginia and beyond. The universities officially launched the CCLE at special events on their campuses Nov. 28 and[Read More…]
‘We Can Do It’: Women making impact on West Virginia politics
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W>Va. — The Friday before election day, Carol Miller — soon to be elected as the next U.S. representative for the 3rd Congressional District — took the stage after being introduced by President Donald Trump to the crowd at Huntington[Read More…]
