By Bob Hertzel, For the Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It is an old, oft-told story but considering the state of West Virginia University’s athletics today it fits in nicely with the honor being bestowed on Don Nehlen during Saturday when his name will be immortalized among the all-time[Read More…]
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Justice talks Charleston natural gas outage, corrections probe
By Evan Bevins, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has asked the West Virginia Public Service Commission to investigate where the responsibility lies in a natural gas outage affecting more than 1,000 residents on Charleston’s west side. During his online administrative briefing Thursday, Justice and[Read More…]
WVSOM faculty member named to ‘Young Guns’ list for 2024
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Another faculty member at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) has received statewide recognition for his work in driving West Virginia forward. Christopher Pankey, Ph.D., an assistant professor of physiology in WVSOM’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, is one of 10 Mountain State professionals named[Read More…]
Appy League baseball returns to Huntington in June
By Tim Stephens, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — After a 28-year hiatus, the Appalachian League is back. The Appy League and Marshall University announced Thursday a partnership that will put a team at Jack Cook Field in the summer of 2024. The club, to be named, will be part of[Read More…]
Manchin talks with The Dominion Post about voter and party fears of third party candidates
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Dominion Post spoke with Sen. Joe Manchin on Thursday to learn more about his plan to seek out America’s “radical middle” – a term he uses with a chuckle knowing it’s an oxymoron – a huge group he says has[Read More…]
Pocahontas fire spreads to 100 acres
By Brad Johnson, executive editor, The Inter-Mountain POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. — Firefighters are still battling a blaze in Monongahela National Forest in Pocahontas County, which has grown to an estimated 100 acres. The fire is located off Forest Road 947 near the intersection of Brushy Mountain Trail and Beaver Lick[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces start of buck firearms season, return of Big Buck Photo Contest
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has reminded hunters that West Virginia’s buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, and that they need to purchase their license and deer stamps before the season starts if they want a chance to take an additional buck during[Read More…]
Opinion: Good Hunting!
By Charlotte Lane, chair, Public Service Commission of West Virginia Good luck this hunting season! Thousands of men, women, and children look forward to the fall hunting season, which starts the last Saturday in September. Most eagerly await deer season, which kicks off near Thanksgiving. While you’re out there communing[Read More…]
Media Advisory: YWCA Charleston celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting for new Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion
Ribbon cutting ceremony today at 12:30 p.m. West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — YWCA Charleston, a leading advocate for social justice and equality in the Charleston community, is thrilled to announce the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Center for Racial Equity and Inclusion. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will[Read More…]
DHHR partners with Blenko Glass Company to provide job training for SNAP participants
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T), a job placement and training program within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Bureau for Family Assistance, is partnering with Blenko Glass Company to provide paid on-the-job training and apprenticeship[Read More…]
