The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Spring signals the rebirth of nature, and with it comes feelings of optimism, hope and anticipation for many of us. The beginning of the new season is also experienced on campus as faculty, staff and students prepare for midterms, spring break and graduation. Tied perfectly[Read More…]
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Marion County, WV, delegates, state senator reflect on 2019 legislative session
By JOHN MARK SHAVER The Fairmont Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a long, back-and-forth for two months, the 2019 West Virginia legislative session is over, and Marion County representatives are reflecting on the triumphs, defeats and controversies that have come out of the Capitol. Although Marion County’s legislators worked toward[Read More…]
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges Governor Jim Justice to sign bill transferring control of Medicaid fraud unit
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Investigations of Medicaid fraud would move to the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office under legislation recently passed by the Legislature, and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey thinks the move could benefit the state financially. The Medicaid Fraud Unit within the[Read More…]
Marshall wins designation as a research institution
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s new classification as an “R-2” research institution places the university in the same category as prestigious research universities like Wake Forest and Baylor, and officials hope it will help attract even more talented minds to Huntington. John Maher, vice president[Read More…]
WVU researchers explore stroke’s effects on microbiome
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tumult in the bacterial community that occupies your gut—known as your microbiome—doesn’t just cause indigestion. For people recovering from a stroke, it may influence how they get better. A recent study by Allison Brichacek and Candice Brown, researchers in the West Virginia UniversitySchool of Medicine,[Read More…]
Flu activity ‘widespread’ in WV, health official says
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Flu cases have been up across West Virginia in recent weeks, a health official said Tuesday. For the past two weeks of available data, flu activity has been “widespread” across the state, said Lauren Spadafora, flu coordinator for the state Department of[Read More…]
Oglebay Good Zoo takes guests up close in name of animal conservation
Press Release from the Oglebay Good Zoo WHEELING, W.Va. – Imagine running your fingers through the plush fur of an endangered red panda, cradling a two-toed sloth in your arms, or looking a snow leopard square in the eye. If you think these experiences are reserved for big time TV[Read More…]
All eyes on governor as Justice preps for West Virginia highway funding announcement
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is set to announce a plan for secondary road maintenance today, but a cloud hangs over the announcement with the firing of the Department of Transportation secretary. Justice is slated to announce a plan for[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, March 13
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ETHIOPIA TO SEND PLANE’S BLACK BOX ABROAD The black box from the doomed Ethiopian Airlines[Read More…]