By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg GRAFTON, W.Va. — The Federal Communications Commission on Monday authorized over $6.5 million in funding over the next decade to expand Gigabit-speed broadband to 898 unserved homes and businesses in West Virginia, including $1.2 million for Taylor County. Citynet will use the[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Tuesday, Aug. 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HONG KONG AIRPORT CANCELS FLIGHTS A 2ND DAY Protesters demanding an independent[Read More…]
New Report: West Virginia, Ohio fall short on cancer-fighting policies
By Linda Comins, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Despite recent strides, West Virginia and Ohio still fall short on cancer-fighting public policies, according to a new report. The American Cancer Society last week issued the 2019 edition of “How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity[Read More…]
Opinion: Back to school means even more this year as real education reform brings much-needed changes to W.Va.
By Senator Mitch Carmichael President of the West Virginia Senate When I became Senate President three years ago, one of my highest priorities was changing the trajectory of our state’s K-12 education system. My colleagues and I have big dreams for West Virginia: a stronger economy, more and better jobs,[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey: Beware spoofing scams that attack bank card holders
Release from the W.Va. Attorney General’s office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is warning consumers to beware of a new scam that uses a practice known as spoofing to target bank cardholders with notices of fraudulent activity. Experts say spoofing is a fairly easy thing for[Read More…]
Students seek purpose, find path during WVU Welcome Week
Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – An array of Welcome Week activities designed to foster lifelong passion and purpose await an estimated 5,600 new students from around the world making their way to Morgantown this week to embark on a new journey at West Virginia University. “I have been a university president for[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Aug. 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DETAILS OF JEFFREY EPSTEIN’S DEATH NOT YET REVEALED Medical officials have performed[Read More…]
Editorial: WV DOH needs to get moving
From The Journal of Martinsburg: Repairing holes in the West Virginia Division of Highways pay schedule is just as important as filling in potholes, in the long run. Yet, despite being instructed nearly two years ago to do that, the agency has not completed the task. Attracting and keeping qualified,[Read More…]
Editorial: Defending Our Right to Know in West Virginia
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: “Transparency” has become one of the favorite buzzwords used by politicians and candidates for office. All too often, they are about as transparent as a lump of coal. We suppose West Virginians ought to be grateful that we are reminded of that frequently. Another tipoff has[Read More…]
‘Tough road ahead’: McDowell, W.Va., officials discuss economic situation
By CHARLES BOOTHE ,Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH, W.Va. — Members of the McDowell County Commission are set to meet Wednesday and try to make a decision about this year’s budget, but still don’t know if they can avoid further cuts. With an operating budget of $4.9 million this year, the[Read More…]
