From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University students will be able to help ensure space travel is safe for future explorers thanks to the continuation of a long-standing partnership with NASA announced Wednesday (Oct. 2). NASA approved a contract of up to $24.9 million for support services at the[Read More…]
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Editorial: Burning ban is essential during statewide drought in W.Va.
From The Exponent Telegram: We had very little rain in West Virginia during September, and we’re now feeling the effects. And with no relief in the forecast, we need to exercise caution. North Central West Virginia is now classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor as D0, which means abnormally dry.[Read More…]
Past month was hottest, driest September on record for much of W.Va.
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail October’s arrival in West Virginia feels more like the dog days of summer than the traditional time to search closets and dressers for long-sleeved shirts and sweaters. After three West Virginia cities endured their hottest Septembers on record, record-high temperatures for both Oct. 1 and[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused moderate drought conditions across much of the state and severe drought conditions in southern West Virginia. View the proclamation on the Governor’s website Statewide,[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association Convention 2020 Canceled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association Convention 2020 that was scheduled for Aug. 7-8, 2020, at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, W.Va., has been canceled due to health concerns around the Coronavirus. The WVPA will be conducting online, virtual convention activities. Watch for updates.
Media Advisory: WV Press financial snapshot graphic available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has shared a Financial snapshot graphic on the editors’ email list. It’s provided as a stand-alone feature or to be used with coverage of the preparation of W.Va. state agency budgets. It is prepared with the assistance of the W.VA. Senate Financial[Read More…]
32nd Annual Buffalo Octoberfest set for Oct. 19
BUFFALO, W.Va. — The public has an open invitation to attend the 32nd Annual Buffalo Octoberfest, set for Oct. 19 at the Buffalo Shopping Center in Buffalo. The annual Putnam County event offers free admission and free parking. Starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m., the Buffalo Octoberfest[Read More…]
Federal, W.Va. officials warn that 2020 election meddling, major or minor, will be taken seriously
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said Tuesday that any attempts to meddle in 2020 elections, even as academic exercises or “for giggles,” will be investigated and prosecuted by federal authorities. “It is something the Justice Department and this office will not tolerate, even[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito tours Entsorga, meets with community leaders in W.Va. Eastern Panhandle
By Kelsie LeRose, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., described the Eastern Panhandle as forward thinkers Tuesday afternoon after touring the Entsorga renewable energy facility. Emily Dyson, director of science research and development for BioHiTech and project manager for Entsorga, lead Tuesday’s tour of[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. can’t cut taxes and meet infrastructure needs
From the Charleston Gazette-Mail Legislators and state officials have been talking a lot lately about the condition of secondary roads and the future of the personal property tax on business equipment and inventory. They treat the personal property tax as something that must be taken care of immediately. They see[Read More…]
