By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the past week, with Election Day looming, Gov. Jim Justice has criss-crossed West Virginia, handing out a total of $20.015 million in grants funded by the federal government — or mostly, identifying projects the state has recommended for federal funding. “It’s[Read More…]
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WVU researcher explores how to improve stroke recovery in obese patients
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Obesity doesn’t just make strokes more likely. It also makes them more damaging—and more lethal. Paul Chantler, an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, is researching why obese stroke patients have more trouble recovering than their lean counterparts. His work, funded[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, October 31
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOURNING, PROTESTS AS PITTSBURGH BURIES VICTIMS Trump arrived to shouting, chanting protesters with signs such[Read More…]
Meet the candidates: Race for U.S. Senate
Point Pleasant Register Editor’s Note: As we approach the November General Election, the Point Pleasant Register will be running articles allowing the candidates in contested races to introduce themselves and tell the voters why they are running for office. Each candidate is asked, in their own words, to respond to[Read More…]
Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Vote No on Amendment 1
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel At the end of the ballot West Virginia voters will receive in a few short days, voters will find two proposed amendments to our State constitution. I write to discuss the proposed Amendment 1, dealing with the emotionally and politically charged issue of abortion. The[Read More…]
Manchin says Morrisey’s office about to take ‘horrible deal’ on opioid suit
By ERIC EYRE and JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Citing “reliable sources,” Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., criticized West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for alleged plans to settle a lawsuit later this week against one of the nation’s largest drug shippers for $35 million. His comments came at[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin takes on array of issues as election day approaches
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of two stories profiling candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in West Virginia. First is Incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. His Republican challenger, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, will be profiled next week. By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — Sen. Joe Manchin,[Read More…]
With lawsuit looming, WV Secretary of State agrees to publish texts of Constitutional amendments
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has agreed to publish the full texts of the two proposed constitutional amendments on the Nov. 6 general election ballot as legal ads in state newspapers to stave off a threatened lawsuit by retired state[Read More…]