The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va.  — The City of Huntington has filed a lawsuit in Cabell Circuit Court against a local doctor and three distributors of opioid drugs. The lawsuit was filed Thursday against Dr. Gregory Donald Chaney, AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Cardinal Health Inc., and McKesson Corp. It alleges the defendants[Read More…]

By Victoria L. Cann The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Students from Robert C. Byrd High School will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Friday to see what they’ve learned in their Advance Placement Government course come to life. Instructor Greg Phillips said there will be a mix[Read More…]

Staff reports The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly $26 million is forthcoming to expand and diversify the economy in coal-impacted communities in five Appalachian states, the Appalachian Regional Commission announced Jan. 19. These 28 awards are projected to train more than 7,300 workers and students impacted by the changing[Read More…]

The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Employees at West Liberty University have been taking part in wellness initiatives meant to curb weight gain over the holidays, promote walking and measure fitness. The healthy campus initiative began last fall and was coordinated by the WLU Wellness Committee. Members include Dr. David[Read More…]

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. INAUGURATION DAY: TRUMP TO BECOME AMERICA’S 45TH PRESIDENT The real estate mogul and reality[Read More…]

MORGANTOWN. W.VA. — West Virginia University Libraries’ West Virginia & Regional History Center is seeking copies of or information about three African-American newspapers published in the early 20th century in Huntington in an effort to preserve their content through the National Digital Newspaper Program. WVRHC Curator Stewart Plein said very little is known about The Breeze, The[Read More…]

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although Charleston lawyer Mike Stuart has been involved in Republican politics for some time, including a stint as West Virginia’s party chairman, this weekend will be his first trip to a presidential inauguration, something he sees as historic on many levels. “It’s[Read More…]