By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — From continuing President Donald Trump’s tax cuts to passing a bipartisan defense budget bill, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she was proud of the work accomplished by the U.S. Senate. But Congress is recessing before extending expiring health care subsidies. Capito[Read More…]
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Woody Williams Center set to open in January
By Mary Jane EplingThe Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE — There was a great flurry of activity inside the Woody Williams Center for Advanced Learning and Careers on Wednesday morning as final touches were made and industrial-sized equipment was put in place. The strenuous work behind a traditional moving day was magnified tenfold[Read More…]
Appeals court says West Virginia National Guard deployment can continue
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — The remaining West Virginia National Guard members deployed on a volunteer basis to the nation’s capital, as well as units deployed to Washington, D.C., by other states, can remain in D.C. following a stay issued by a federal appeals court. A three-judge[Read More…]
Eric Barber seeking compensation for Jan. 6 arrest, prosecution
By Evan BevinsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A Wood County resident convicted and then pardoned of misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot is among hundreds seeking compensation from the federal government over their prosecution. Eric Barber, a former Parkersburg City Council member, said the[Read More…]
Scammers target holiday shoppers with fake survey texts
From The Register-Herald BECKLEY — As holiday shopping ramps up, scammers are exploiting shoppers’ excitement by sending fake text messages and customer surveys that aim to steal personal information, according to the Better Business Bureau. The scam typically begins with a text message that appears to come from a well-known[Read More…]
FROM WVU TO THE WORLD CUP: Sport management alum takes the lead behind U.S. Soccer’s biggest matches
WVU Today John Terry is a name synonymous with football. For many around the world, it’s a name recognized as one of the defensive giants in Premier League and English football history. For us at West Virginia University, and for the Atlanta-based United States Soccer Federation, there is another John[Read More…]
WVU physicians urge caution as whooping cough cases continue to rise
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…]
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…]
