Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A judicial panel has determined five C8-related cases separate from the settlement of the multidistrict litigation with DuPont will be transferred to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. DuPont moved to vacate an order from the panel to[Read More…]
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West Virginia University’s newest Mountaineer to begin term after Friday’s ‘Passing of the Rifle” ceremony
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Trevor Kiess will officially begin his reign as the 2018-19 West Virginia University Mountaineer Mascot on Friday (April 6), when current Mountaineer Troy Clemons passes the rifle on to him in a formal ceremony. The ceremony, open to the public, will take place at 4:30[Read More…]
Adventure recreation management program coming to WVU Tech this fall
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — WVU Tech announced Tuesday it has launched new four-year degree program in adventure recreation management designed to capture the energy and expertise of Southern West Virginia’s outdoor adventure industry. Beginning in August, students will study the management and administration of outdoor recreation venues and[Read More…]
Wheeling educator heading to China as part of est Virginia University Confucius Institute for Business West Virginia mission
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Bridge Street Middle School Assistant Principal David Crumm will go to China this month as part of a West Virginia mission to establish school and community relationships with the nation. Crumm is one of 10 educators selected to travel[Read More…]
Gazette editorial: A ‘billionaire’ should be embarrassed to let schools, local governments, vendor bills go
Charleston Gazette Mail editorial Resort owner and girls basketball coach, billionaire Gov. Jim Justice, is a calamity. His mining firms have a dismal record of unpaid fines, taxes, penalties and debts across several states. This month, a federal judge approved two consent judgements requiring Justice’s Greenbrier resort and Old White[Read More…]
The Inter-Mountain editorial: Rule change on SNAP requirements go into effect this fall
The Inter-Mountain editorial Handing out free food to anyone with income below a certain level, regardless of whether they are working or trying to find a job, makes no sense. It is what some refer to as a disincentive — a reward for not attempting to better oneself. Yet for[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, April 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 5, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM PROPOSED TARIFF HIKE Beijing’s threat to raise tariffs on U.S. exports[Read More…]
West Virginia Republicans vying for Manchin’s seat tackle state, national issues
The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Except for a ray of light here and there, little daylight shone between candidates’ conservative stances Tuesday, as they pledged to defend Second Amendment gun rights, prevent abortions with pro-life policies and fund Trump’s touted border wall next to Mexico. Where the four Republican candidates[Read More…]
Vice President of WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy evident to this day
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Earlier this year, Meshea Poore visited the place where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated 50 years ago today. For Poore, who serves as vice president of WVU’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, it was a very powerful experience. It’s not[Read More…]
West Virginia renewable energy firm to locate in Boone development park
By PHIL PERRY HD Media MADISON, W.Va. — A new business bringing a pilot project to the Rock Creek Industrial Park has officials hoping it will bring thousands of jobs to southern West Virginia and make the area a hub for what could be revolutionary in the field of renewable[Read More…]
