By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Although education, broadband access, roads and energy were among the top issues during the 2019 session of the state Legislature, the West Virginia Bioscience Summit recently celebrated a different legislative victory. Bryan Brown, executive director of the Bioscience Association of West Virginia,[Read More…]
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Genetic DNA conference, workshops to be held this weekend at Capitol Complex
By CLINT THOMAS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you’re one of those people interested in unlocking the mysteries of your family history, a program this Saturday may hold plenty of the keys. A genetic DNA conference and workshops will take place on Saturday, May 4, in the Archives and[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, April 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 29, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘I WAS SCARED, REALLY, REALLY SCARED’ Noya Dahan, 8, had finished praying and gone to[Read More…]
Camping reservations now online for all West Virginia state parks
$3.5 million in camping upgrades announced at parks statewide Release from W.Va. State Parks: BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Campers can now reserve campsites online before they set out for the woods thanks to an upgraded reservation system launched today. “Our state parks and forests are a cornerstone of West Virginia’s tourism[Read More…]
Oglebay Foundation honors Hess Family, Hydie Friend
Press Release from the Oglebay Foundation: WHEELING, W.Va. — At its second annual donor recognition and awards breakfast on April 24 the Oglebay Foundation honored the Hess Family and Hydie Friend for exemplary contributions to Oglebay and Wheeling Parks. The Gary and Flip West Leadership in Philanthropy Award was presented by[Read More…]
Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston seeks dismissal of WV AG Morrisey lawsuit
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The attorney general of West Virginia lacks the authority to bring a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, according to a motion from the church to dismiss a lawsuit against it. The lawsuit by Attorney General Patrick[Read More…]
New Vrindaban Community Festival celebrates cow protection program
By BRAD HUNDT For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Even though beef cattle can live for 15 to 20 years, most don’t pack in all those years. They are usually slaughtered before they reach their second birthday. The same goes for dairy cows, but they at least[Read More…]
WV Biosciences Summit highlights new tech, treatments
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Whether it’s new imaging technology, advanced cancer research or another innovation, ways the Mountain State, its resources and its people can further the biosicence sector were explored in Morgantown Thursday. Dr. Brett Hall, keynote speaker for the ninth annual West Virginia Bioscience[Read More…]
First felony charge: Man arrested at MVP protest chains self to equipment, accused of making threats of terrorist acts
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph LINDSIDE, W.Va. — Protesting the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) in Monroe County has resulted in the first felony charge. Andrea Preston, deputy circuit clerk for Monroe County Circuit Court, said Holden Dometrius, 22, was charged Thursday with threats of terrorist acts, a felony, after chaining[Read More…]
