By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch DUNLOW, W.Va. — In just nine months, the Wayne County Farmer’s Co-Op has gone from an idea to what is likely the largest co-op in West Virginia with more than 100 members. “From its inception, the organization has devoted itself to making agriculture a viable economic[Read More…]
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$11.3M DOH District 7 headquarters, shop under construction in Lewis County
DARLENE J. SWIGER The Exponent Telegram WESTON, W.Va — More than $11.3 million worth of construction is underway on the new state Division of Highways District 7 headquarters and shop on U.S. 19 south of Weston. The headquarters will feature about 30,000 square feet of floor space on three floors,[Read More…]
High on Hope program helps recovering drug addicts
By BRECKIN WELLS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Drug abuse is an epidemic levels here and across the nation, but there is hope. Mid-Ohio Valley DreamLife is being a positive light to those recovering from drugs with its High on Hope campaign. DreamLife is a one-year discipleship[Read More…]
Boone school board members hope Trump, Justice will help avoid school closures
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail FOSTER, W.Va. — President-elect Donald Trump and West Virginia Governor-elect Jim Justice promised during their campaigns to revive the coal industry, despite significant evidence it won’t rebound to previous levels, especially in Southern West Virginia. A couple members of the school board of Boone County, in Southern[Read More…]
Marietta under consideration for TV series
By PEYTON NEELY Special to the News and Sentinel MARIETTA, Ohio — Earlier this month, the City of Marietta was recognized as a semi-finalist in The Small Business Revolution on Main Street Contest. Marietta is in the running with eight other towns in the United States to win a grant[Read More…]
State, country seeing sharp declines in bee populations
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal KEARNEYSVILLE, W.Va. — In October, seven types of bees were added to the endangered species list for the first time in history. All seven species originate from the Hawaiian islands, however, bee populations across the world are declining. West Virginia has also experienced declining bee populations[Read More…]
WVU Libraries hosts Senator Byrd traveling exhibit
From WVUToday Release: Opening reception slated for 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Rockefeller Gallery MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — From highways to buildings and even a giant radio astronomy telescope, U. S. Sen. Robert. C. Byrd left his mark on West Virginia. The eloquent Byrd, the only U. S. Senator to work[Read More…]
WV Hospital Association to continue work on patient safety program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As part of an ongoing national effort to ensure healthcare systems work better for the American people and for the Medicare program, the West Virginia Hospital Association has been selected to continue its efforts in reducing preventable hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions. The WVHA, in partnership with the[Read More…]
West Virginia Gubernatorial Debate
2016 WV Gubernatorial Debate and Analysis