By Jake Stump, WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Michael T. Benson never planned on trading beach breezes for the hills of Morgantown. But life—and leadership—has a way of pulling people toward places where they’re most needed. Diving into his new role as the 27th president of West Virginia University, Benson[Read More…]
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Bee Line March 250th anniversary celebrations come to a close with Revolutionary War military encampment, march
By Tabitha Johnston, The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN — The final event held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Bee Line March was held at Morgan’s Grove Park and in downtown Shepherdstown on Saturday. Two hundred fifty years ago, the Second Continental Congress called for 10 companies of riflemen from[Read More…]
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine reps visit Wood County Commission
By Brett Dunlap, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Representatives of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine appeared before the Wood County Commission on Thursday to discuss the state’s largest medical school and its presence in the area. The school’s main campus is in Lewisburg, but its 10-county Central[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court to decide fate of proposed new Lewis County hospital in fall term
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon Inc. is appealing a decision by the West Virginia Health Care Authority that allows Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Co. to relocate its hospital without obtaining a Certificate of Need. The case, St. Joseph’s Hospital of Buckhannon Inc. vs.[Read More…]
‘Cryptids are the new coal’ as Veggie Man Day returns to Fairmont
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Upstairs on the second floor of the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center, the Braxton County Monster lurked. Portrayed by Greg Popovich, the iconic green and red cryptid roamed among other visitors who came out for Fairmont’s Second Annual Veggie[Read More…]
Financial Literacy for Kids: Activities That Build Money Confidence
Opinion: West Virginia Virtual Academy Learning to make smart financial decisions is one of the most important life skills we can develop. Afterall, money touches nearly every part of life, from where we live to how we spend our time. Passing that knowledge on to our kids can help them[Read More…]
First 50 Guests at Wings Etc. July 15 Grand Opening in St. Marys Awarded Free Wings for Year
The new restaurant, opened July 15, is the brand’s second location in West Virginia West Virginia Press Association ST. MARYS, W.Va. — Wings Etc. Grill & Pub officially opened its second West Virginia location on Tuesday, July 15, with a grand opening celebration in St. Marys. The event featured a[Read More…]
Charles Towers evacuated; multiple instances of storm damage
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN — Storms arrived with a vengeance in the Eastern Panhandle Wednesday evening, bringing significant damage to the Charles Town area specifically. Interim City Manager Alissa Meeks shared that based on assessments after the storms left the area, the bulk of the damage appeared[Read More…]
JCDA’s board dissolved; County Commission to reconfigure it in August
By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Commission voted unanimously on July 8 to dissolve and reconfigure the board of the Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA), drawing criticism from some former board members. Commissioners say the change was necessary to ensure the JCDA becomes[Read More…]
Capito asks Vought to please return school money, including funds for Marion County Schools
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., urged Russell Vought, director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, to restore $6 billion in education funding to public schools nationwide. President Donald Trump’s administration withheld previously approved money from schools nationwide hours before[Read More…]