WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — This season’s Festival of Ideas at West Virginia University addresses topics at the forefront of the American conversation—from suicide prevention and genetically engineered food to civic engagement and why we should resist hate with free speech instead of censorship. The series begins at 4 p.m.[Read More…]
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West Virginia neurosurgeon warns brain injury possible at high school level
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Joe Naternicola has seen several types of injuries in his time overseeing high school sports. As the athletic director at Fairmont Senior High School, he’s tended to players suffering everything from rolled ankles to the more severe injuries of concussions. “I[Read More…]
Quad-state legislative conference set for Thursday in Eastern Panhandle
The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Del. John Overington, R- Berkeley, announced that the 29th Annual Quad-State Legislative Conference, will take place Thursday at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg. This annual conference brings together state legislators from along the I-81 corridor of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Legislators from the[Read More…]
WV Hive to conduct five entrepreneur competitions
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The WV Hive Network, in partnership with TechConnectWV, will conduct five entrepreneurial competitions encompassing 12 southern West Virginia counties. The first competition, in Beckley, is for residents of Raleigh, Mercer, McDowell and Wyoming counties. The Hive will announce other locations and dates soon.[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey’s ‘Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week’ initiative returns for third year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office will kick off its “Opioid Abuse Prevention Game of the Week” initiative for a third consecutive year. The effort has yielded immense success since its inception engaging with teams and communities at more than 100 high school football games[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, August 21
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MICROSOFT UNCOVERS MORE RUSSIAN ATTACKS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS The tech giant says that hackers tied[Read More…]
Secretary Warner: Tuesday final day to file for Supreme Court
Final Day to File for Supreme Court; Secretary Warner: Tuesday Final Day to File for Supreme Court CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner reminds those interested that tomorrow, Aug. 21, is the last day to register to fill the current West Virginia Supreme Court vacancies. Individuals interested have[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate has some questions to answer as impeachment progresses
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When the West Virginia Senate reconvenes at noon Monday, the time may be the only certainty the 34-member body will have as senators prepare to consider 11 articles of impeachment against justices with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. There are[Read More…]
Half of workforce released: Huge job losses follow stop-work order on Mountain Valley Pipeline
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph RICHMOND, Va. — Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, (MVP) has released as many as 50 percent of its workforce because work on most of the pipeline has been stopped. Although the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently ordered a work stoppage on the entire 300-mile[Read More…]
Expert weighs in on potential effects of Rockwool facility in Eastern Panhandle
By CLARISSA COTTRILL and JOSH KELLEY The Journal RANSON, W.Va. — Since July, concerned citizens from Jefferson County and beyond have spoken out at local government meetings against the impending Rockwool facility and its potential impacts on residents’ health and the environment, but one state expert has weighed in on the[Read More…]