Release from the West Virginia Bioscience Association:  CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – According to an industry-wide study released on June 5 on the economic impact of the U.S. bioscience industries, “West Virginia’s bioscience industry is growing rapidly…State bioscience firms grew their employment base by 14 percent from 2014 through 2016, well outpacing national growth[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY CALIFORNIA WAS EPICENTER IN PRIMARY BATTLE A handful of competitive congressional races — largely[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A recent survey of residents living in the heart of the Marcellus/Utica natural gas basin provides key insights into the perceptions of the energy industry.  Tens of billions of dollars in development are already under construction or have been announced in the counties along the Ohio River[Read More…]

By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Monday a stagnated $150 million federal flood recovery effort to help those victimized almost two years ago will begin again under new leadership. Justice announced that adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard, Maj. Gen. James Hoyer,[Read More…]

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  For three hours Monday, members of the state Parkways Authority hashed out details for the sale of more than $300 million of Turnpike bonds, a plan the authority is expected to formally approve on Thursday. That number is considerably less than the[Read More…]

By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin , D-W Va., said he plans to pitch West Virginia’s day report centers as models for treating opioid addicts on a national level, claiming it’s a more effective and economically efficient approach than incarceration in federal and state[Read More…]

By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph LINDSIDE, W.Va.  — Three Massachusetts residents were arrested Monday morning after attaching themselves to equipment to stage a work stoppage on the construction site of a natural gas pipeline road crossing in Monroe County. Sgt. C.K. McKenzie, with the Union Detachment of the West[Read More…]

By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va.  — A directive from the president offers new hope to save the Pleasants Power Station from closing, officials said on Monday. President Donald Trump on Friday instructed Energy Secretary Rick Perry to develop a plan to prevent the closure of[Read More…]