By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia State officials confirmed Monday the presence of the deadly Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, otherwise known as “bird flu,” which was detected in a backyard flock of chickens in Kanawha County. As explained by Beth Southern, communications director with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, confirmation of[Read More…]
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Advocates, supporters celebrate 16 years of the Affordable Care Act
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — Monday marked the 16th anniversary since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act went into effect, with more than 67,000 West Virginians receiving health insurance through its marketplace. But advocates and supporters worry changes to the program could cause[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU Hearts of Gold dogs to graduate, enter service
By Sam GorskiFor WVU, Today WHAT: The West Virginia UniversityHearts of Gold program will hold a graduation ceremony for service dogs and their partnered veterans following the completion of required training. WHO: Hearts of Gold staff, donors, volunteers and veterans WHEN: Saturday,March 28, noon to 2 p.m. WHERE: Natural Resources Center at the WVU Research[Read More…]
Governor Morrisey Invites Students to Apply for West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program; Paid summer internships offer one hour of college credit for the first time ever
By Lauren BodnarFor West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program Charleston — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that applications are now open for the West Virginia Governor’s Internship Program, an initiative that connects college students with meaningful summer employment across the state’s government agencies. Through 9- to 13-week paid internships, students will gain[Read More…]
WVU Tech to host Discover Day for prospective students March 28
The Register-Herald BECKLEY — West Virginia University Institute of Technology will host a Discover Day for prospective students and their families on Saturday, March 28, giving attendees an opportunity to tour campus and learn more about the admissions process. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning[Read More…]
Twin Pops getting new ‘natural’ look as synthetic coloring ceases
By Joselyn KingThe Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING – The rainbow of colors in a bag of Ziegenfelder “Twin Pops” made in Wheeling will now come from natural sources. But parents might not want to tell their children that vegetables have found their way into the frozen confection. “We have[Read More…]
Bill to eliminate turnpike tolls dies in regular session
By Charles Owens Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Legislation that would have eventually ended tolls along the 88-mile West Virginia Turnpike died in the final days of the West Virginia Legislature’s regular session. Bills dealing with turnpike tolls, and the operations of the West Virginia Parkways Authority, were referred to[Read More…]
Hourly, all-day challenges to boost WVU Day of Giving
WVU Today Alumni and friends will have the opportunity to amplify the impact of their gifts Wednesday (March 25) during Day of Giving at West Virginia University. The 24-hour fundraising event, organized by the WVU Foundation, is in its ninth year, encompassing the entire WVU System and raising over $142 million since 2017. “There[Read More…]
‘Nerdy’ beer guy opens brewpub in former Strand building in downtown Charleston
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia “Before you brew beer, you drink it.” That’s what Jason Martin, owner of newly opened Ursus Brew Works in downtown Charleston, said while explaining the motivation behind his wanting to open a brewery. “I joined the military right out of high school,” Martin said. “I was in the[Read More…]
Most of West Virginia House Republican caucus economic agenda crosses finish line
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — In December, members of the Republican supermajority in the West Virginia House of Delegates unveiled their legislative agenda focused on growing the state’s economy and producing jobs. Nearly four months later, most of that agenda is awaiting Gov. Patrick[Read More…]
