West Virginia Press Association Staff Report LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The 2024 graduating class of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), on Friday – in the company of family, friends, peers, alumni, and faculty – took part in the school’s 47th commencement ceremony. “What a journey it has been,”[Read More…]
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Mountain Valley Pipeline final cost estimated at $7.85 billion
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CANONSBURG, Pa. — The total cost of the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now estimated to be $7.85 billion, according to developer Equitrans Midstream. The price tag is an increase of about $280 million compared to the pipeline’s last reported cost of $7.57 billion, according[Read More…]
Render Your Verdict: Voters get chance to select first elected judge to West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Voters will have a new office to vote for this year with the first seat on the new West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals on the ballot. ICA Judge Thomas Scarr, one of three judges appointed by Gov.[Read More…]
While being ‘backbone of the economy,’ microbusinesses face unique challenges staying afloat in West Virginia
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Most businesses in West Virginia qualify as small businesses due to the number of people they employ. Although many people think small business owners enjoy passive income, most work alongside their employees to lower overhead costs and ensure the business stays[Read More…]
Town hall draws attention to issues for deaf community
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – A town hall at Independent Bible Church on Saturday invited legislators and members of the community to come listen, with hopes of shedding light on the issues that face deaf members of local communities. The town hall was hosted by Eastern Panhandle[Read More…]
As we mow, so shall we reap: WVDOH invests in 110 new tractor mowers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) just bought 110 new John Deere tractor mowers to use in each of the state’s 10 highway districts. Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., intends the new machines be used on the Mountain State’s secondary roads. The tractor mowers, with a unit cost of[Read More…]
Harrison, West Virginia, judge issues preliminary injunction in middle school free speech case
By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Harrison County judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday night against the Harrison Board of Education, preventing it and its schools from punishing athletes for future free speech. Judge Thomas A. Bedell’s decision came in connection with a case in which[Read More…]
No small undertaking: Local couple talks ongoing restoration of Thomas Shepherd Grist Mill
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — “Pardon our mess and please watch your step as we deal with the never-ending surprises of old mill living,” stood a sign by the side of the Thomas Shepherd Grist Mill on Sunday afternoon. Signs like this one have proven to be a[Read More…]
WV’s U.S. House members split on abandoned wells research bill
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s two delegates in the U.S. House of Representatives are split on legislation targeting one of West Virginia’s most pervasive environmental issues: abandoned gas and oil wells. Abandoned wells that fast-track climate change and emit carcinogens, as well as other harmful[Read More…]
History Bowl students easily out-score superintendent, board president
By Liz Beavers, Mineral News and Tribune KEYSER, W.Va. — Mineral County Board of Education president Lara Courrier and superintendent of schools Troy Ravenscroft faced off against members of Keyser and Frankfort middle schools’ West Virginia History Bowl teams recently … and couldn’t make the grade. Under the direction of[Read More…]
