CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) issued 28 Memorandum Decisions on July 30 and one separate opinion on July 23. There is a link to each on the ICA Opinion page of the West Virginia judiciary website: Intermediate Court – Opinions | West Virginia Judiciary[Read More…]
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2024 WVPA Convention is next week — Aug. 9-10
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WVPA’s 2024 Convention is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, 2024 in Charleston at the Four Points by Sheraton. Deadline for registration (at bottom of article) is Saturday, Aug. 3. In this pivotal election year, we’re celebrating news organizations — the true Defenders of Democracy. As watchdogs,[Read More…]
Editorial: Medicare needs to offer explanation
The Journal At the time when Congress launched the Medicare Advantage program concept several decades ago, the theory in place was insurers would make Medicare more efficient, have an incentive to keep patients healthier and probably save money for the government in the process. Those at the forefront of promoting[Read More…]
Editorial: Kenney Grant worked and learned his way to success
The Herald-Dispatch Kenney Grant, the founder of the Gino’s chain of restaurants, died this week. His passing was a reminder of a generation of Huntington-area entrepreneurs who succeeded through determination and self-education. It’s also a reminder of the need for such people today. As noted by HD Media regional business[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVSOM/The Health Plan scholarship program announcement (July 19)
WHEELING, W.Va. — On Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m., in Wheeling, Jeff Knight, president and CEO of The Health Plan (THP), and James W. Nemitz, president of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), will announce a partnership that allows medical students attending WVSOM to apply for The[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Persistence pays off as Parkinson’s bill passes
Just two days into July, with little fanfare or ceremony, President Joe Biden signed a bill called the “Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act.” Despite the lack of hype around the signing, it’s a pretty big deal and, really, something of a modern[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: New Cabell County Family Court judge to be sworn in (July 10)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Sarah E. Dixon will be sworn in as a family court judge in Cabell County at 1 p.m. on July 10 in Courtroom One of the Cabell County Courthouse in Huntington. Governor Jim Justice appointed Ms. Dixon to the bench in the Sixth Family Court Circuit (Cabell[Read More…]
WVU distance runner Petal Palmer honored with award for her resilience while fighting leukemia
By Bob Hertzel for the Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sometimes news releases come through the newsroom that don’t get the attention they deserve and so it was two months ago when it was announced that West Virginia University distance runner Petal Palmer from Toronto was one of five winners[Read More…]
Editorial: Education: Homeschooling needs better oversight
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel While politicians and some homeschool advocates continue to ask for West Virginia’s laws (and enforcement) regarding homeschooling to remain unchanged, the West Virginia Department of Education has produced data that should change their minds. According to a report by WCHS, the data show only one-third[Read More…]
Editorial: The number of all-inclusive playgrounds grows
The Herald-Dispatch Kids of all ages and abilities are getting equipment to fit their needs when new playgrounds are built. It’s about time. The Huntington area got its first all-inclusive playground in 2018. It opened late in the year, past the time people normally think of kids on playgrounds, but[Read More…]
