MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — There is still a chance to register for Friday afternoon’s training on “Covering and Protecting Your Elections,” being hosted by WVU’s Reed College of Media, in partnership with the Society of Professional Journalists and Google News Initiative. You must register to attend the event — Friday, Oct. 19, from 1[Read More…]
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West Virginia’s U.S. Senate, House candidates turn in finance reports
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s races for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are gaining national attention and raking in thousands of dollars in campaign donations. Federal candidates had until Monday to file their October quarterly statements with the[Read More…]
Davis federal case slows in wake of West Virginia state court ruling
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Whether a federal lawsuit filed by former West Virginia Supreme Court justice Robin Davis will continue depends on whether the state Supreme Court expands an existing ruling to halt impeachment proceedings against Davis in the state Senate. U.S. District Judge Thomas Johnston[Read More…]
West Virginia teachers aren’t buying “narrative;” some may need to check registration
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several teachers involved in planning the statewide teachers strike earlier this year say teachers remain unusually interested in the upcoming mid-term election, although some have found themselves removed from voter registration lists. Teachers also said they aren’t buying into the current argument from GOP[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice argues word “reside” is unclear in residency case
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The governor of West Virginia has argued, in a response sent to the the highest court in the state, that the definition of the word “reside” is unclear. Gov. Jim Justice, who resides in Lewisburg, made the argument Tuesday to the West Virginia[Read More…]
No data breach in sale of West Virginia voter records online
By TRAVIS CRUM The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office spokesman said voter databases have not been breached after someone advertised selling online an estimated 35 million voter records from 19 U.S. states, including West Virginia for $500. The data, which includes voters’ names, addresses[Read More…]
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to rally for Morrisey in Bridgeport
Staff report NCWV Media BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Vice President Mike Pence will be in Bridgeport Saturday to speak at a rally for West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. Morrisey is challenging Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Pence is expected to arrive at Engine &[Read More…]
Tamarack Foundation for the Arts hosts Arts Business Summit in Tucker
By BAYLI RHODES The Inter-Mountain THOMAS, W.Va. — The Tamarack Foundation for the Arts held the first Arts Business Summit at Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center. The two-day business summit focused on the professional development of artists, training them how to successfully sell and market their artwork. “The topics[Read More…]
WVU now part of consortium for increased opportunities in international business education and research
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has joined forces with two other notable universities to open the door to new resources in international business education and research. The Robbins Center for Global Business and Strategy, which is housed in the WVU College of Business and Economics, is now part[Read More…]
