“Our state is home to a lot of exceptional people, but with the news that one of our own has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, West Virginia truly has reached an impressive benchmark through WVU astrophysicist Maura McLaughlin. “I know most people aren’t proud science geeks like I am,[Read More…]
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Opinion: Focus on the mission
By Retired Major General James Hoyer, WV National Guard You’ve heard me say it before: too many politicians, campaigns and interest groups are focused on what divides us. That needs to stop. Negative campaigns and extreme viewpoints play into the hands of our foreign enemies, amplify the threats we face and[Read More…]
New treatment option for patients with complex peripheral artery disease
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the legs or lower extremities is the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. It is primarily caused by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries. Traditionally, if patients[Read More…]
Concord University adds three new certificate programs available Fall 2024
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. – The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has reviewed and approved three new certificate programs to be offered at Concord University beginning this fall, including Child Welfare (undergraduate level), Human Resource Management (graduate level), and Geographic Information Systems (undergraduate level). Students who earn the Child Welfare Certificate[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Young Writers Day celebrates student creativity and talent (May 3)
West Virginia Press Association WHAT: Young Writers Day WHEN: Friday, May 3, 2024, 9 a.m.; Award Ceremony, 1 p.m. WHERE: University of Charleston, Riggleman Hall Auditorium 2300 MacCorkle Avenue, SE, Charleston, WV 25304 CONTACT: Christy Day, West Virginia Department of Education Office of Communications, (304) 558-2699 or [email protected] The West Virginia Department[Read More…]
Justice declares State of Emergency, halts FAFSA financial aid requirements
By Anna Goldizen, The Daily Athenaeum CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice declared a State of Emergency, temporarily halting Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) requirements for some state-funded financial aid programs, per a release from the Office of the Governor. West Virginia students can now temporarily apply for in-state financial[Read More…]
Work to begin on $250 million state laboratories facility in South Charleston
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 200,000-square-foot, $250 million West Virginia State Laboratories building will soon begin taking shape on a 14-acre site at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston. A dedication ceremony was held at the construction site Tuesday. The new structure will[Read More…]
Senate Majority Caucus weighs in on Lincoln Middle School track protest
By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state Senate’s Majority Caucus weighed in Tuesday night on a decision by Lincoln Middle School to sideline girl shot putters after they forfeited during the county’s middle school championship meet. The forfeits were in protest of a court decision that[Read More…]
W.Va. child care advocates stress importance of funding
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald OAK HILL, W.Va. — Fayette County mother Marissa Johnson said navigating West Virginia’s child care system is like being in an abusive relationship. “You just keep hoping West Virginia is going to start to work for working families, and it’s probably not going to[Read More…]
FAA: Fairmont airport must communicate with Clarksburg airport to avoid in-flight collisions
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian KINGMONT, W.Va. — Samuel Heitzman fell in love with flying through the little planes he learned on. He flies out of Frankman Field, also known as Fairmont Municipal Airport, right off of Interstate 79 at the Kingmont exit. The airport is home to the[Read More…]
