WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Research conducted at West Virginia University suggests consuming alcohol with fentanyl and other drugs may explain, in part, why more men than women die from unintentional overdoses. Zheng Dai, assistant director of health analytics at the WVU Health Affairs Institute, led the study. “Nationally and in West Virginia, the proportion[Read More…]
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West Virginia Tourism Tops $9 Billion in Annual Economic Impact for First Time in State’s History
State continues to outperform national growth rates West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual tourism economic impact for the first time. Visitor volume to the state reached 77.2 million, with those visitors spending[Read More…]
Concord University encourages Mountain Lions to Come Back to the Mountains, Back to the Memories for Homecoming 2025, more this October!
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Homecoming season is upon us at The Campus Beautiful, and we invite all Mountain Lions to come Back to the Mountains, Back to the Memories. Festivities officially kick off Thursday, Oct. 9, with the annual Homecoming Parade, on Vermillion Street, beginning at 6[Read More…]
Trump administration unveils $625 Million plan to boost coal industry, opens millions of acres for leasing
By Charles Young, WV News WASHINGTON (WV News) — The Trump administration on Monday announced a pair of initiatives to boost the U.S. coal industry and increase coal production. The U.S. Department of the Interior said it would open 13.1 million acres of federal land for coal leasing, and the[Read More…]
Nucor enters partnership to research nuclear industry’s steel needs
By Jim Ross, The Herald-Dispatch APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — Nucor Corp., the parent company of Nucor Steel West Virginia, has entered into a partnership with another company to evaluate the kinds of steel the next generation of nuclear reactors will need. “Nucor is dedicated to rebuilding American energy infrastructure to[Read More…]
After Trump claim, local experts discuss Tylenol and autism: What you need to know
By Maggie Susa, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A supposed connection between the pain-relieving drug, Tylenol — also known as acetaminophen — and autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, has been a topic of discussion recently. President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 suggested taking Tylenol during pregnancy can contribute to higher autism[Read More…]
Kanawha judge dismisses lawsuit challenging grant funding for out-of-state Catholic school
By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County judge ruled Thursday that the West Virginia Water Development Authority’s $5 million grant to an Ohio-based Catholic trade school for program expansion into the state is constitutional after it was able to show the funding was not going[Read More…]
Concord University Hosting Regional Science Bowl Nov. 8
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University invites area high school science scholars to compete in a regional Science Bowl competition on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. This fast-paced, tournament-style event challenges students’ knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with questions covering subjects such as biology, chemistry,[Read More…]
Attacks on Freedom of Speech: What Nonprofits Need to Know
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump signed last Thursday a presidential memorandum directing federal agencies to investigate, prosecute, and disrupt nonprofit organizations the Administration claims is supporting or funding domestic terrorism. With the memorandum, the Administration continues its targeted attack on nonprofits that oppose its priorities and ideology. For more information, see NCN’s Insights[Read More…]
WV Coal Association Statement Regarding President Trump’s Energy & Regulatory Announcement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Chris Hamilton, President/CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s energy and regulatory policy announcement today: “We are deeply appreciative of President Trump’s steadfast commitment to America’s coal industry and energy security. The planned initiatives by the Department of Energy,[Read More…]
