WVU Today Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or whooping cough, so they can take precautions and seek treatment, when necessary, to avoid further spread of the infection. Since early November, the number of identified cases of whooping cough in the Mountain State has increased[Read More…]
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DEP tells feds to back off enforcement oversight of troubled Lexington, Justice mines
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is telling the feds to back off in their oversight of mine permits with long histories of environmental violations charged to and delinquent fines unpaid by operators under two of the region’s most prominent mine owners. It’s a familiar[Read More…]
America’s soldiers during annual Wreaths Across America Day
By Esteban Fernandez Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — As the first snowflakes of a major storm began to descend, veterans and active duty soldiers like Maj. Johnny Kocher stood contemplating the sacrifices made by those before him who now rest at Maple Grove Cemetery. “It’s humbling for people who are[Read More…]
Morrisey to create fund to help to bring home foster children, improve facilities
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a plan to bring home the hundreds of West Virginia foster children in out-of-state placement by creating a fund to improve existing foster facilities and construct new facilities. Morrisey and state Department of Human Services (DoHS)[Read More…]
Southern WV leaders applaud Trump fentanyl designation
By Greg JordanThe Register-Herald BECKLEY — A substance so lethal that around 50 pounds of it could kill West Virginia’s population seven times over is now listed along with nuclear, biological and chemical weapons as a weapon of mass destruction. This week, President Donald Trump declared that the controlled substance[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks Foundation receives grant from Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
From the West Virginia State Parks Foundation Hurricane, WV: The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to build organizational capacity and awareness of the importance of West Virginia State Parks. “This grant award enables a huge step forward in[Read More…]
Justice fighting federal court ruling he owes $29 million-plus to bond provider
By Mike TonyCharleston Gazette-Mail Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., is fighting a $29 million-plus federal court judgment against him. Justice has appealed a Tennessee federal judge’s ruling that he owes a surety bond provider based in that state over $29 million comprised of unpaid debt and collateral obligations plus prejudgment interest[Read More…]
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Governor promotes state’s winter tourism
By Greg Jordan The Register-Herald GHENT – Skiers and snowboarders drifted down the slopes Monday while West Virginia’s governor encouraged both West Virginians and visitors to enjoy winter vacations in the Mountain State. Speaking at Winterplace Ski Resort in Raleigh County, Gov. Patrick Morrisey urged travelers to make West Virginia[Read More…]
Capito launches bid for third Senate term
By Steven Allen AdamsFor the Intelligencer CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito launched her 2026 reelection campaign Monday, seeking her third six-year term in the Senate where she believes her experience places her in the best position to deliver wins for West Virginia. “I feel like I’ve not only[Read More…]
