Release from Highmark Foundation: PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Highmark Foundation has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) to assist organizations with building capacity to serve female veterans. The Foundation is seeking innovative programs that have the ability to transform health care and supportive services for female veterans in the following categories:[Read More…]
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West Virginia’s Blue Ribbon Commission works on Justice mandate
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education has divided itself into three subcommittees to help meet Gov. Jim Justice’s mandate. The commission met by conference call Monday afternoon two weeks after a meeting at the law offices[Read More…]
Impeachment articles dropped against two W.Va. justices
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a surprise motion, impeachment managers with the House of Delegates agreed to drop articles of impeachment against two justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. That would mean suspended Justice Allen Loughry would be the[Read More…]
In flood waters and bracing for more in Eastern Panhandle
By MEGAN HUGHART The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Despite flooding throughout the area, officials are focused on preparing for the potential impact from hurricane Florence and encouraging residents to be prepared as well. Sunday and Monday’s rainfall led to many flooded basements and fallen trees, according to Capt. Greg Hoover[Read More…]
Need for women in technology-related careers, education focus of annual Women and Technology conference
By JOHN DAHLIA NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Under representation of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math was the driving force behind the 2018 Women and Technology Conference held in Charleston Monday, according Anne Barth, executive director of TechConnect WV. “The word is starting to spread,”[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmaker plans to refile suit over governor’s residency
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Del. Isaac Sponaugle, D-Pendleton, says he plans to refile a lawsuit over West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s residency. Justice, a Republican, lives in Lewisburg. The West Virginia Constitution says governors “shall reside at the seat of government during their terms in office”[Read More…]
Clay County attorney challenges Jenkins eligibility for West Virginia Supreme Court
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Clay County attorney says Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., has not been admitted to practice law in West Virginia for at least 10 years prior to this election, which means he is not eligible to serve on the Supreme Court under the[Read More…]
Region’s largest campground could take shape at West Virginia site
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — An outdoor resort combining one of the largest water parks east of the Mississippi with what would be the largest RV-friendly campground in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia is being planned for a tract of forest and farmland a few miles south[Read More…]
Huntington-area events to remember 9/11 victims, responders
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Patriot Day ceremony to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will take place today among the Healing Field, a display of flags at Spring Hill Cemetery on Norway Avenue in Huntington. The Healing Field is a vigil to[Read More…]
Coal’s power loss not just to natural gas
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), 28 states used coal for their most common electricity generation source in 2007. By 2017, that number had dropped to 18 states. While much attention has been paid to the influence of natural gas, nuclear[Read More…]
