By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Forest Service has shut down a request to build a pump storage hydroelectric project on national lands. In a letter dated March 4, Forest Supervisor Shawn Cochran wrote that the project, called the Big Run Pump Storage Hydro Project, would[Read More…]
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WVU researchers investigate the impact of the statewide opioid crisis on teachers
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When their family members struggle with substance use disorders, children bring experiences of neglect, trauma and often, mental health issues into the classroom, creating challenging environments for their teachers. Researchers at West Virginia University have evaluated the impact of the opioid crisis in classrooms across[Read More…]
With Jamboree In The Hills on hiatus, Blame My Roots Fest announces inaugural country music festival
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Blame My Roots Fest has announced a new outdoor country music festival scheduled for July 18-20 at Valley View Campgrounds in Belmont. The event will include both camping and a concert lineup of national and local acts. Chris Dutton, Blame My Roots[Read More…]
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Job Fair set for Friday
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. — The Parkersburg News & Sentinel will hold a Job Fair 11-2 p.m. Friday at the Grand Pointe Conference Center, 1500 Grand Central Ave. in Vienna. More than two dozen companies will participate in the free event, some conducting interviews at[Read More…]
Candidate for governor Stephen Smith to visit Elkins today
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Gubernatorial Candidate Stephen Smith is on a 55 County Town Hall Tour, stopping in Elkins today. On the tour, Smith will meet with fellow West Virginians who have undrinkable water coming out of the taps in their homes. He’ll attend recovery meetings and hearing directly[Read More…]
Mike Pence visits Harpers Ferry, thanks border agents
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Vice President of the United States Mike Pence was joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Kevin McAleenan at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Facility in Harpers Ferry on[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, March 14
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, March 14, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BETO O’ROURKE ANNOUNCES 2020 WHITE HOUSE BID The former Texas congressman ends months of speculation[Read More…]
EQT argues in front of WV Supreme Court for broader leeway to drill
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Drilling companies should be granted greater authority to tap into West Virginia’s Marcellus Shale gas formation, including putting large operations on one person’s property to extract gas from tracts that could be a mile or more away, lawyers for energy giant EQT[Read More…]
West Virginia Ski Free Day set for March 17
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia skiers and snowboarders have the opportunity this Sunday, March 17, to ski and snowboard for free at Canaan Valley Ski Area in Tucker County, Snowshoe Mountain in Pocahontas County and Winterplace Ski Resort in Raleigh County. To enjoy the slopes at no cost[Read More…]