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…]
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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
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Gov. Tomblin unveils ‘Rise WV’ Initiative to support flood-impacted small businesses
Public-private program co-sponsored by West Virginia native Brad Smith CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 25, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today unveiled a new public-private initiative, “RISE West Virginia,” aimed at strengthening flood-impacted communities by providing grants to affected small businesses. The program is being co-sponsored by West Virginia native Brad Smith,[Read More…]
Shinnston VFD coordinates relief for flood victims
By LEIGH C. MERRIFIELD News & Journal Editor Social media has changed the way we communicate and interact with one another and can often be the culprit of unsubstantiated misinformation being spread. However, on the plus side, it is also an effective and immediate way to relay a personal message. [Read More…]
