WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An interactive sculpture on display at West Virginia University’s Evansdale Library illustrates the structure and function of a particular enzyme and can charge your smartphone. The stunning metal, wood and ceramic work, titled “Cytochrome C,” is the creation of a team of artists, chemists and[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know July 23, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘NEVER EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN’ In an all-caps tweet, Trump warns Iranian President Hassan[Read More…]

By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Lawmakers met for day three of impeachment hearings on the conduct of the state’s High Court, with much of the focus on specific allegations against the court’s former chief justice. The House Judiciary Committee met in the House[Read More…]

By DOUGLAS SOULE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The automobile manufacturing industry just isn’t what it used to be. While people who have never had a role in the transformation of the raw materials of steel, rubber and plastics into sleek new automobiles may think of black-and-white images of old[Read More…]

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With little discussion, the West Virginia Personnel Board voted Thursday to eliminate civil service protection for the state Budget Office director, effective Saturday. That also is longtime Budget Director Mike McKown’s last day in that office. Doug Buffington, managing deputy secretary of[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in rural areas, and in some cases are overtaking death rates in urban areas. But unlike urban areas, there is little data about overdose prevention in rural America. Based at West Virginia University’s Eastern Campus in Martinsburg, Joy[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Secretary of State Mac Warner is pleased to announce that his office will work with county clerks across the state to distribute a total of $6.5 million in federal funding to help improve election security throughout the state.  According to Warner, this funding will allow West Virginia to[Read More…]

By MATT SAXTON The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.  — Natural gas is flowing once again through the pipeline that exploded in June, while the company that owns it also said it is taking steps to ensure a similar event does not occur again. Lindsey Fought, a communications specialist[Read More…]

By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council (BDGSC) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) revealed Tuesday 30 new badges available to the young women, enhancing the one-of-a-kind Girl Scout experience, while also addressing some of today’s societal issues. The new badges touch[Read More…]