WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Native American Studies Program at West Virginia University welcomes the public to its 26th anniversary of the Peace Tree Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Peace Tree, located between Martin and Elizabeth Moore halls. The Mountainlairballrooms will serve as a[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, October 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘HE DIDN’T SEE US, THANK GOD’ A survivor of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre describes how[Read More…]
Maryland resident convicted of illegal voting in Morgan County, W.Va.
From the office of the West Virginia Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has announced that another conviction for voter fraud has been secured by his office. Jeffrey Hartman, 73, of Westminster, Maryland, plead guilty to illegal voting in the Morgan County Magistrate[Read More…]
W.Va. 3rd District race draws national attention; Will it be Red or Blue?
By Taylor Stuck The Herald Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The 3rd Congressional District of West Virginia is in the spotlight, with more than just West Virginians paying attention to the race between Republican Carol Miller and Democrat Richard Ojeda. Among the factors fueling that attention: Some experts say[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice: Flags at half-staff after shooting at Synagogue in Pittsburgh
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice today issued a proclamation in accordance with the Presidential proclamation ordering that all United States and West Virginia State flags on all State-owned facilities throughout the state be displayed at half-staff immediately until sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018,[Read More…]
West Virginia Secretary of State releases first early voting reports
16,750 vote early on first day EDITORS NOTE: The numbers in the story are from Oct. 24, the first day of voting. The attached report is from Oct. 25. CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Secretary of State Mac Warner has released the first-day totals for those who voted early for the upcoming General[Read More…]
In West Virginia’s 3rd District House race, Miller eludes public eye
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. — Before making it to a meet-and-greet event for Delegate Carol Miller on Sunday, voters drove past a massive inflatable that appeared to be a mix between a fat, red cat and Satan on the side of the road that held a “Miller[Read More…]
Justice and West Virginia officials announce new broadband investment
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Construction of a new fiberoptic network is slated to start at the beginning of 2019, connecting Columbus and Ashburn, Va., by crossing the Mountain State, officials announced on Thursday. The announcement was made by Gov. Jim Justice, U.S.[Read More…]
Governor fires West Virginia Secretary of Minority Affairs for alleged sexual harassment
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice fired the secretary of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs after an allegation of sexual harassment was filed against him. Former secretary William “Bill” White said Thursday evening he was fired after a female employee lodged the allegation.[Read More…]
