By John Mark Shaver, The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Lung cancer operations at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center have gotten more precise and efficient thanks to Cytalux, a drug that allows doctors to more easily see exactly where the cancer lies in the lung. WVU Medicine thoracic surgeon Dr.[Read More…]
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WV landowners reach $6.5M class-action settlement, well-plugging deal with gas giants
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia landowners have secured an agreement from the nation’s largest gas and oil well owner and largest gas producer to pay up to $6.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over thousands of unplugged wells. Under the agreement, the country’s largest[Read More…]
Marble King to celebrate 75th anniversary
Wetzel Chronicle NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Marble King will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Nov. 14-15 at the Parlor on Main, located at 303 Main Street, New Martinsville. It will begin with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Exhibit times will be 11 a.m. to 5[Read More…]
522 Bypass could open this month; northern connector to open in 2027
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A discussion between Morgan County commissioners and West Virginia Division of Highways officials on Wednesday answered several sticky questions about the U.S. 522 Bypass project as the new 3.4-mile, four-lane is nearing completion. The top question: when will the first[Read More…]
WVSOM will host reception for Tibetan Oracle
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is hosting The Nechung Oracle, Kuten-la, the official State Oracle of Tibet and spiritual advisor to the Dalai Lama, at a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 19. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. We hope everyone can join us,”[Read More…]
DoHS offers supports for youth transitioning out of foster care
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition. “When youth[Read More…]
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issues opinions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued the following Opinions on Nov. 12: State of West Virginia ex rel. Stephen Cross v. The Honorable David H. Wilmoth, Judge of the Circuit Court of Randolph County; Bryan Lanham, Superintendent of Tygart Valley Regional Jail; and The[Read More…]
Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia files opinions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) filed the following Opinions on Nov. 12: Helen Bradley v. Ohio County Board of Education and Katrina Lewis Dondi S. Stemple v. West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board There is a link to each on the Intermediate Court[Read More…]
WVDOH provides update on I-64 Barboursville work zone signage and safety review
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) is expediting the next periodic review of the Interstate 64 work zone in Barboursville following two tractor-trailer crashes last week which shut down the interstate in both directions on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Both were determined to be[Read More…]
Veterans Day parades honor the sacrifices of the region’s many veterans
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH, W.Va. – Thousands of people lined the region’s streets Monday when Veterans Day parades – including the longest-running one in the nation – honored the sacrifices many made to defend their country and its freedoms. Veterans Day parades in Welch, Princeton, Bluefield, Va. and[Read More…]
