By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When James Carroll, deputy director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, read about what Huntington was doing to combat the opioid epidemic, he decided he needed to see it in person. Carroll spent Tuesday touring the city, meeting with the[Read More…]
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Register now for 2019 WVPA Legislative Lookahead — Jan 4 at W.Va. Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Media from across West Virginia will visit the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol Complex on Friday, Jan. 4, for the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead, a series of seminars that preview the top issues in the state. “We encourage all media in West Virginia to register for[Read More…]
Gerald Lang to retire, Joan Neff to serve as WVU Tech Interim Campus President
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — After more than 40 years of experience in higher education leadership within the WVU system, Gerald Lang will retire as WVU Tech’s interim campus president, effective Jan. 1. Joan Neff, who has been serving as campus provost at WVU Tech since May,[Read More…]
Huntington Bank donates $2 million toward business startup facility at WVU’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fuel makes an engine run, and two gifts from Huntington Bank will help provide fuel for the new Startup Engine business accelerator at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics. Huntington has committed $2 million to the Startup Engine, including a[Read More…]
BRIM: Warner criticixsm of settlements brings opportunity to educate legislators
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Board of Risk and Insurance Management executive director Mary Jane Pickens said she hopes to use criticism of BRIM by Secretary of State Mac Warner as an opportunity to educate legislators about how BRIM actually works. “We will certainly defend how we[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, December 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT’S NEXT FOR SWEEPING CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL After the Senate passes a sweeping criminal justice[Read More…]
Opinion: Freedom of speech and the responsibilities of a free press
The Freedom of the press follows the right of free speech for all citizens. A free and unbiased press should never challenge the right of an individual or group to express an opinion, nor should it dampen expression of free speech by demonizing the source. The press has a responsibility[Read More…]
Former coal miner turns grill master in Fayetteville
By JACKIE WHETZEL For the Register-Herald When Dirty Ernie’s Rib Pit in Fayetteville closed its doors last October, Brian and Terri Evans of Hico decided to take a leap of faith and purchase the building to open a restaurant of their own. “There was no real, true barbecue restaurant around,”[Read More…]
Appeals process for federal grant program gives Wayne County teacher hope
By CAITY COYNE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in two years, Taylor Justice, a Wayne County teacher, feels like her voice is being heard. In 2016, she was one of thousands of teachers nationwide to have grants she received while attending college unknowingly converted to loans,[Read More…]
