The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — The West Virginia secretary of transportation plans to meet with every county in the state to discuss the progress of the Gov. Jim Justice’s Roads to Prosperity program, according to a press release. Justice said he appointed Secretary of Transportation Tom Smith to meet with[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To meet growing healthcare needs locally and statewide, the West Virginia University School of Medicine is launching a new physician assistant education program. The 26-month, full-time graduate program will lead to a master’s degree in health sciences. The program will begin accepting students in January[Read More…]

By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — In addressing the opioid impact on the state’s children, West Virginia lawmakers are taking a closer look at the availability of counselors, psychologists, social workers and nurses in schools. During the 2017-18 school year, 36 of West Virginia’s 55 counties did not[Read More…]

By SCOTT McCLOSKEY The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Firefighters recommend leaving Fourth of July fireworks celebrations to the professionals, as they say most fireworks are dangerous and against the law in the city. As Independence Day approaches, the Wheeling Fire Department reminds those who plan on celebrating[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT EXPERTS ARE SAYING ABOUT REUNITING FAMILIES Foster care advocates say the government won’t likely[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Michelle Christian, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), today continues her four-day visit and tour of southern West Virginia. See Christian’s bio here: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-team/sba-leadership/michelle-christian Christian is in Boone County this morning, Tuesday, June 26. The itinerary is below. Christian arrived Monday afternoon and[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials for the National Youth Science Camp, held each summer in Pocahontas County, have issued a media alert detailing ‘fly-in’ day for the delegates.  NYSC Public Information Coordinator Erin Beck released the following information: WHO: 107 highly-accomplished recent high school graduates from around the county and other areas of the[Read More…]

By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — The West Virginia Department of Commerce in 2017 entered into six illegal contracts, totaling $18 million, with the accounting firm Horne LLP, which specializes in disaster recovery and grant management services, a legislative auditor told lawmakers Sunday at the June interim Post[Read More…]