By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An employee of the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals secretly recorded a meeting with Justice Allen Loughry and others because she was afraid she would lose her job. That employee, Kim Ellis, testified Friday afternoon as the federal criminal trial of Loughry,[Read More…]
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Consumer Energy Alliance Report: Shale industry has energized West Virginia
By HEATHER ZIEGLER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — For years, the Consumer Energy Alliance has battled naysayers who continue to criticize natural gas production in the Ohio Valley. This week, Chris Ventura, executive director of the Alliance, said the consumer advocate organization’s latest report, “Powering West Virginia,”[Read More…]
More than 5K West Virginians registered to vote in September
By HD Media The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During September’s National Voter Registration Month, county clerks registered 5,002 West Virginians to vote across all 55 counties, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced this week. “I am very pleased regarding the partnership with our county clerks to register eligible citizens[Read More…]
West Virginia providers support foster care changes
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Change can be scary, and the Family First Prevention Services Act passed by Congress this year will make some significant changes to the way states handle their foster care programs. Those in West Virginia who work closely with the system say the[Read More…]
West Virginia higher education feels impact of fewer enrolled teaching students
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part story on the growing crisis in public education related to a shortage of certified teachers. By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — As fewer and fewer high school students choose teaching as a career, the impact on higher education[Read More…]
A Christopher Columbus quiz
Daily Mail opinion Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Christopher Columbus was a significant figure in world history. His reputation may have taken a beating in recent years, but federal workers still get a paid day off work in his honor. Take the[Read More…]
WVU part of 10-university alliance improving diversity in STEM
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University continues to be part of a multimillion dollar effort across a 10-university alliance to support STEM education for underrepresented students in Appalachia. Funded for a third phase by a five-year, $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant beginning fall 2018, the Kentucky-West Virginia Louis[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, October 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. UN REPORT ON GLOBAL WARMING CARRIES WARNING Preventing an extra single degree of heat could[Read More…]
Kavanaugh clears last hurdle before confirmation with support from Manchin, Capito
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., voted yes on a procedural vote that sets up the confirmation of embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. However, any Senator who voted yes Friday could swing their final passage vote, which could come as soon as Saturday.[Read More…]
