By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Newly-elected West Virginia Supreme Court justices plan to present new financial and administrative policies to state lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session, according to an emailed statement from the court. Justices, who requested that questions and responses be sent in writing, sent[Read More…]
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Federal government shutdown continues as West Virginians demand action
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — As the federal government sputters by as of day 13 with no funding, West Virginians are calling on both sides to come together and turn the lights back on. In Parkersburg Thursday, members of Wood County Indivisible marched[Read More…]
Lack of snow, cold temperatures taking toll on WV ski resorts
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The natural snowfall and abundance of subfreezing temperatures that helped West Virginia ski areas open the 2018-19 season on solid footing have been in short supply in recent days, prompting one resort to suspend operations and others to reduce ski-able terrain. Timberline[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, January 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN ENTERS DAY 14 House Democrats pass a plan to re-open the government without[Read More…]
A look at how the government shutdown Is affecting West Virginia
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. —The employment of about 18,000 West Virginians has been directly affected by the federal government shutdown, and Sen. Joe Manchin, D.-W.Va., said a number of those workers are staying on the job — without pay, for now. A look at how the shutdown[Read More…]
CNHI newspapers and websites sold to Alabama Retirement Systems
CNHI News Service The Register Herald MONTGOMERY, Ala. — CNHI, LLC has been acquired by the Retirement Systems of Alabama, it was announced today. CNHI is made up of more than 100 local newspapers and websites in 22 states, including 68 dailies and more than 40 non-dailies. In West Virginia[Read More…]
WVU researchers find telemedicine may increase patients’ satisfaction with their medical care
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Cardiovascular disease pervades Appalachia, yet many Appalachians live far from any heart and vascular specialist. Follow-up doctor’s visits in the weeks after cardiovascular surgery can involve hours-long drives down narrow, winding roads. A recent study led by Albeir Mousa, a professor in the West Virginia[Read More…]
Travel expenses vary for W.Va. state senators
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite a handful of outliers, there were few surprises when comparing travel reimbursements for members of the West Virginia Senate. Senators racked up nearly $400,000 in travel expenses in a 12-month period, which included the 2018 regular legislative[Read More…]
WV Legislative preview set for Friday in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislative agendas, leadership teams, key legislation and topics of interest highlight the agenda for Friday’s West Virginia Press Association Legislative Lookahead. Print and broadcast media from across West Virginia will gather Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol for[Read More…]
