WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University researchers may have uncovered the cause of muscle fatigue in breast cancer patients. A recent study led by Emidio Pistilli, Ph.D., associate professor in the WVU School of Medicine Division of Exercise Physiology and the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cell Biology,[Read More…]
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Commercial rafting on West Virginia’s New River Dries on hold until 2019 after FERC ruling
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A plan to bring whitewater rafting to a 5.5-mile stretch of the New River from Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge won’t get underway until next year, following an order issued Wednesday by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The FERC granted a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 18
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO ‘HATES TO SEE CHILDREN SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES’ Through a spokeswoman, Melania Trump comments[Read More…]
Gov. Justice appoints Burch as interim secretary of W.Va. Department of Commerce
Gov. Justice Appoints Burch as Interim Secretary of Commerce CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Justice announced today that he has appointed W. Clayton Burch as Interim Secretary of Commerce. “Clayton has done a fantastic job as Acting Secretary of the Department of Education and the Arts, as we transitioned to the[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins helps secure $28M in opioid grant funding
Working to ensure funds to go the states hardest hit, like West Virginia WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) announced today that he has helped West Virginia secure almost $28 million in federal grant funding to combat the opioid crisis. Rep. Jenkins has worked with the U.S. Health and[Read More…]
Grow with Google tour heads to Charleston
Google Event Aims to Create Skilled Workforce of the Future in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Google announced today that it is coming to Charleston as part of the their Grow with Google initiative to help create economic opportunity in communities across the United States. Grow with Google will host[Read More…]
West Virginia Democrats call out Justice; committee outlines probe into RISE WV
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following the ouster of Woody Thrasher as Commerce secretary, Democrats in the Legislature are calling out the governor while a flood recovery committee prepares for a review of how RISE West Virginia went off the rails. House and Senate Democrats issued a[Read More…]
Justice fires back at West Virginia Democrats’ allegations
By DAWN DAYTON The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice fired back Thursday evening at House and Senate leaders who earlier called for him to “rise up to his responsibilities” or resign, saying, “Shame on the lifetime politicians for their mean-spirited remarks calling for my resignation.” In a joint statement[Read More…]
Thrasher out as Commerce secretary amid RISE WV problems
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice ousted Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher on Thursday, amid fallout from troubles with a $150 million flood recovery effort housed within Thrasher’s department and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Among the problems with the RISE West[Read More…]
Farmers market nutrition vouchers available for West Virginia seniors
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senior farmers market nutrition vouchers are available in all 55 counties in West Virginia, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Vouchers are distributed by the WVDA through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrient Program and can[Read More…]