The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HURRICANE FLORENCE CREEPS CLOSER TO CAROLINA COAST The outer rain bands of the Category 2[Read More…]
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Registration open for ‘Covering and Protecting Your Elections’ seminar at WVU on Oct. 19
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Reed College of Media, Society of Professional Journalists, and the Google News Initiative will present “Covering and Protecting Your Elections,” a free half-day training session for journalists covering the midterms. The event is set for Friday, Oct. 19 from 1 to -5 p.m. on the WVU Morgantown Downtown Campus, Martin[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate sets impeachment trial dates
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Despite an attempt by House members to propose a deal to let two justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals off the hook, all sitting justices will face trial in October and November, as well as[Read More…]
More than $6.5 million granted to W.Va. counties for election security, technology
Staff reports NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $6.5 million in grant funding has been awarded to most of West Virginia’s counties to be used to increase election security and improve election technology, according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Warner said that between the grant funding and counties[Read More…]
West Virginia National Guard preps for Hurricane Florence
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As states along the East Coast ready for the potentially historic effects of Hurricane Florence, flexibility is key for the West Virginia National Guard’s efforts to minimize any damage state residents see from the storm, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer said Tuesday. Gov.[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness in advance of Hurricane Florence
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today Gov. Jim Justice has issued a State of Preparedness in advance of Hurricane Florence which is expected to hit the Eastern Seaboard later this week. This will cover the entire state of West Virginia and it allows for the mobilization of resources to assist with preparation for[Read More…]
Officials offer preparedness tips for potential flooding
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald Social media and various websites have posted tips for preparing for and surviving natural disasters. Here are a few. From FEMA, six things to know before disaster strikes: 1. Know where your gas shutoff valve is located. Shutting off gas before an emergency can help[Read More…]
Photo ID now required to sell ginseng in West Virginia
Clay County Free Press CLAY, W.Va. — West Virginia’s 2018 ginseng season opened Saturday, Sept. 1, and continues through Friday, Nov. 30. New to the law this season is that all diggers will need to provide a government- issued photo identification to sell their ginseng to a registered dealer. Fines for[Read More…]
Mark Gavin brings management expertise to new role in WVU Office of the Provost
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With West Virginia University facing “enormous budget challenges,” Provost Joyce McConnell has added management expert Mark Gavin from the College of Business and Economics to her leadership team. “We must have expertise in our office to face fiscal issues head-on,” McConnell said. “With gaps in[Read More…]
