The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, May 25, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FOR TRUMP, KIM MAY BE THE DEAL THAT GOT AWAY Eager for a dramatic moment[Read More…]
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West Virginia House Speaker calls for investigation into RISE flood relief program
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Commerce fired its second-in-command as the result of a bungled contract that prompted a freeze on a roughly $150 million flood recovery effort. Brian Abraham, general counsel for Gov. Jim Justice, said in a phone interview Tuesday[Read More…]
West Virginia flood survivors says RISE program no help
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail PROCIOUS, W.Va. — Some survivors of the June 2016 flood say a program meant to help them repair and rebuild their homes has been a “nightmare” to deal with and has not provided the help it promised. State officials have called for an investigation into[Read More…]
West Virginia health officer urges hepatitis A vaccine for food workers
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hepatitis A vaccination clinics will be held for restaurant and food service employees in Kanawha and Putnam counties in response to a recent outbreak of the virus both locally and nationally. Dr. Rahul Gupta, state health officer and commissioner of the West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
‘Every victim counts’ with changes to West Virginia human trafficking laws
By KELSIE LEROSE The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia law surrounding the issue of human trafficking has changed significantly over the last year. J. Robert Leslie, West Virginia senior deputy attorney general, said Tuesday evening during a panel discussion on human trafficking that West Virginia’s law on human trafficking[Read More…]
WVU professors bring the scientific community closer to understanding binary star mergers
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Imagine only knowing 15 people in the world, and as you discover more people, your knowledge expands. Scientists studying our galaxy face something similar as they make discoveries that build our understanding of the universe. Maura McLaughlin and Duncan Lorimer, professors of physics and astronomy[Read More…]
Environmental Working Group: PFAS contamination far worse than was believed
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The number of Americans impacted by contamination from fluorinated chemicals is much worse than previously estimated, an environmental organization said on Wednesday. The Environmental Working Group said its data shows the tap water supplies for about 110 million Americans have been impacted[Read More…]
42nd Vandalia Gathering kicks off Friday in Charleston
The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This weekend the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the stage for the 42nd annual Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of the traditional arts, music, dance, stories, crafts and food of West Virginia. The free festival’s unique blend of ethnic and[Read More…]
West Virginia business embraces solar energy
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Cliff Jackson has been interested in solar energy since he was in elementary school. He read about the topic in the “Weekly Reader” publication back in the 1970’s. “It just fascinated me,” he recalled. Now, he has realized his lifelong dream of[Read More…]
