From The Journal of Martinsburg, W.Va. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Shepherd University Board of Governors have approved to freeze tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year Friday. The Shepherd University Board of Governors approved the resolution to hold tuition and other required enrollment fees to current year levels, according to a[Read More…]
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College presents 2019 WV Ag Innovation Showcase
Release from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College: MOOREFIELD, W.Va — Giving middle and high school students the opportunity to explore agriculture innovations, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Robert C. Byrd Institute, WV Department of Education and WV Department of Agriculture will present the 2019 WV Ag[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO DEMOCRATS INVITED TO TESTIFY IN THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY As hearings enter[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU School of Public Health and statewide partners to host opioid policy and research symposium on Tuesday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU School of Public Health has issued the following media advisory on the WV Policy and Research Engagement Symposium. WHAT: “WV Policy and Research Engagement Symposium,” an opportunity for researchers and state decision-makers to connect, identify challenges and craft an action plan to bring evidence-based opioid policy[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Natalie Tennant says campaign for Secretary of State focuses on trust and accountability
Release from Tennant for West Virginia Secretary of State Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant’s announcement that she is launching a campaign to serve in that position again delivered a message to West Virginians. Tennant, a Democrat, was twice elected to serve as Secretary of State in 2008[Read More…]
Third annual Day of Giving brings in more than $11 million for WVU
Release from WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Donors gave more than $11 million Wednesday (Nov. 13) during West Virginia University’s third annual Day of Giving, topping last year’s $6.2 million raised. It was promoted as “One University. Our Future. Our Day” and donors responded making more than 4,000 gifts during the WVU Foundation’s 24-hour online[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gov. Justice, state officials to host groundbreaking for Facebook fiber network project at 11 a.m. today
Event at 11 a.m. today at Tamarack Conference Center, Beckley CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and other distinguished guests will hold a celebratory groundbreaking event at 11 a.m. today (Monday, Nov. 18) to commemorate the beginning of a major broadband development project in West Virginia. Facebook, through their subsidiary Middle Mile[Read More…]
Opinion: November is National Family Caregivers Month
Mon Health System leaders note the special role of caregivers By Mark Gillam, Avah Stalnaker and Melissa Lockwood The President’s recent proclamation to recognize and honor family caregivers throughout the month of November was welcomed by all of us at Mon Health System. As we treat patients at our facilities[Read More…]
W.Va. Senator Beach asked Governor Justice for Executive Order prohibiting sale of E-Cigarettes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. Senator Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, has written a letter to Governor Jim Justice, asking him to issue an Executive Order declaring that a public health emergency exists around the dangers of e-cigarettes. Sen. Beach requested the governor order the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR),[Read More…]
Editorial: Ransomeware attack of Wood County Schools should make all West Virginia wary
From The Parkersburg News and Sentinel: As Wood County Schools continues to go school-by-school, computer-by-computer checking and repairing machines affected by a ransomware attack last week, local residents are getting a first-hand look at the way terrorists and criminals have shifted tactics in recent years. In fact, more than 500[Read More…]
