WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s David C. Hardesty, Jr. Festival of Ideas series will address African American English, the most controversial and misunderstood variety of speech in the United States, during a documentary and panel discussion titled “Talking Black in America” April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Mountainlair[Read More…]
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EDITORIAL: Child services — Legislature needs to look at protections
The Inter-Mountain editorial Just a few days ago, West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources announced it has hired 48 new Child Protective Services personnel. They are needed to deal with a disturbing increase in child abuse and neglect. Perhaps the CPS workers need some protection, too. A Nicholas[Read More…]
W.Va. officials issue statements after President Trump’s tax reform discussion in White Sulphur Springs
CHARELSTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have issued statements following President Donald Trump’s visit Thursday to White Sulphur Springs for a discussion on the impact of federal tax reforms and the Trump administration’s economic agenda. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.: “It’s no secret that West Virginia has seen some[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin statement on 8th Anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.VA., issued the following statement commemorating the 29 miners who were killed in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster eight years ago. Senator Manchin attended a Remembrance Ceremony for the 8th Anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster in Whitesville. “Eight years ago,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, April 6
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 6, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO’S NOT TAKING MORE U.S. TARIFFS SITTING DOWN China vows to fight the U.S. “at[Read More…]
W.Va. Power drop opener; 2nd round draft pick MacGregor pitching tonight
Greenville arms tally 13 strikeouts in 8-1 victory CHARLESTON, WV (April 5, 2018) – West Virginia was held to three hits by a trio of Greenville pitchers, while the Drive bats came alive for eight runs to silence the Power 8-1 on Thursday evening at Appalachian Power Park. West Virginia and[Read More…]
WV Power open 2018 baseball season tonight with prospect-laden roster
Club unveils initial roster featuring six Pirates’ top 30 prospects Release from the WV Power: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -The West Virginia Power open the 2018 season tonight at Appalachian Power Park with a four-game series against the Greenville Drive, the defending South Atlantic League champions. Festivities kick off with a pregame parade, sponsored[Read More…]
Trump to visit West Virginia today; advocacy groups plan rally
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — President Donald Trump will visit West Virginia — White Sulphur Springs to be exact — Thursday, marking his fourth trip to The Mountain State since his 2017 inauguration. The president is scheduled to talk about tax reform and the economy during a[Read More…]
Huntington family invited to participate in Trump’s visit to West Virginia
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington family will have a seat at the table during President Donald Trump’s visit Thursday, April 5, to Greenbrier County. Sean and Michelle Farrell and their children Carly, 9, and Collin, 7, have been invited to join the president for a[Read More…]
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission accepting comments on proposed 4-year college funding formula
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state agency is accepting comments through April 27 on a proposed funding formulafor West Virginia’s public 4-year colleges. The formula would grant more money for serving “high-risk” students, provide schools more funding for the nonhumanities credits students take and mostly consider[Read More…]
