West Virginia educator involved with D&E for 72 years; many as chair of the Business Administration and Economics Department The Inter-Mountain and WV Press Report ELKINS, W.Va. — Dr. Gloria Marquette Payne, 98, of Elkins, professor emeritus of Davis & Elkins College and a mentor to generations of students, died Saturday,[Read More…]
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W.Va. Eastern Panhandle Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Oct. 31
Walk will raise money for Alzheimer’s research, support MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Purple Alzheimer’s shirts will be seen all over Berkeley County on Oct. 31, as participants in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s show their support for Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Walkers participating in the Eastern Panhandle Walk to End Alzheimer’s will also have new[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 18,818 positive cases, 391 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 18,818 Total Lab Results reported – 648,771 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.81 Daily Percent Positive – 4.21 Total Deaths[Read More…]
Shut down ‘indefinitely’ on Sept. 2, county bars allowed to reopen in Monongalia County
By William Dean The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — On Friday, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monongalia County’s bars would be allowed to open today with restrictions such as 50 percent capacity, proper social distancing, mandatory mask wearing when not eating or drinking and no dancing. However, at Monday’s daily press conference[Read More…]
After delay, Blenko to auction limited-edition W.Va. Day pieces online
The Herald-Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — Though the coronavirus pandemic delayed production of Blenko’s annual West Virginia Day birthday piece, a design celebrating 127 years of statehood is now ready for sale. The West Virginia Birthday piece is historically offered for sale June 20, the state’s birthday, but the pandemic took[Read More…]
Justice, Salango pick on each other’s records during W.Va. gubernatorial debate
By Lacie Pierson Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two men who grew up in Raleigh County sparred over each other’s tax records, job performances and what their plans are for the next four years in a West Virginia gubernatorial debate Tuesday night. From response to the COVID-19 pandemic and supporting teachers[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. with 18,555 positive cases, 387 deaths as of 10 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 18,555 Total Lab Results reported – 644,019 Cumulative positive test percentage – 2.80 Daily Percent Positive – 4.31 Total Deaths[Read More…]
WVU President Gee outlines successes, challenges and opportunities in annual State of the University address
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A global pandemic, ongoing concerns about racial injustice and continued debate about the value and relevance of higher education in our daily lives set the virtual stage for West Virginia University President Gordon Gee’s annual State of the University address on Monday, Oct. 12. “When I reflect on these[Read More…]
Opinion: WVPSC chairman tells how to cut your heating bill and stay safe
By Charlotte Lane, chairman West Virginia Public Service Commission Fall has finally arrived, nights are getting cooler and heating season is almost here. The Public Service Commission frequently hears from customers whose heating bills have gotten out of hand. I would like to share some helpful tips to help you[Read More…]
City of Bluefield, W.Va., seeking input on plans for renovating downtown
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Bluefield city officials are seeking public input about plans to apply for a grant that will help pay for removing asbestos, lead paint and other contaminants from downtown buildings. The Bluefield WV Economic Development Authority plans to submit a grant application[Read More…]
