CHARLESTON, W.VA. (October 17, 2016) – One of the state’s oldest trade associations, the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA), has a new president. Maribeth Anderson, of Southwestern Energy, was elected on Oct. 11 at the group’s annual meeting in Wheeling. “The oil and gas industry in our state represents[Read More…]
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Seafood nutrition partnership expands education effort statewide
SNP News Release: WVU, Marshall University spreading news of health benefits of seafood CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Strategic communications students and faculty at West Virginia and Marshall Universities are joining forces to expand the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) public health education campaign statewide in West Virginia. Asher Agency, with offices here and in[Read More…]
Gee says WVU should help rethink government
By Janet Metzner The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University may recommend the state consolidate its counties from 55 to 30 or so, in order to create stronger, empowered entities, WVU President E. Gordon Gee said Tuesday. “We’ve got a number of studies in the process[Read More…]
‘Robert C. Byrd’ exhibit at Concord University through Oct. 31
Exhibit open to the public and campus at no charge ATHENS, W.Va. – “Robert C. Byrd: Senator, Statesman, West Virginian,” a major traveling exhibit on the life and career of the late senator, is featured at the Marsh Library at Concord University through Oct. 31. The exhibit honors the 100th anniversary of[Read More…]
Charleston’s ‘Seafood Week’ kicks off today
22 Restaurants participating in 2nd annual event to promote heart health CHARLESTON, WV — Charleston’s Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) coalition announced 22 Charleston area restaurants will participate in this week’s second annual Charleston Seafood Week, which starts today and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 16. Charleston Seafood Week is one of the highlights of[Read More…]
Presidential Debate: Washington University in St. Louis offers extras
Advisers to Clinton, Trump to debate economic policies NOTE: As the eyes of the world turn to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Washington University in St. Louis will play a prominent role in the national political conversation when it hosts a presidential debate tonight at 9 p.m. Economic advisers to presidential[Read More…]
More options for West Virginia voters mean no excuses
By Sasha Grishina Correspondent The Daily Atheneum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States will be deciding the foreseeable future of the world on Nov. 8. Yes, the world, for it is impossible to overestimate the significance of the U.S. in terms of international politics. West Virginia has done a couple[Read More…]
Trump, Clinton prepare for second debate, 9 p.m. tonight
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All eyes are set on the second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, to be held tonight, less than 30 days from the election. The debate Sunday will be a town-hall style event, broadcast on all major networks at 9 p.m. from Washington University in St.[Read More…]
Jim Justice discusses candidacy
By Courtney Harrison [email protected] WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – Jim Justice, Democratic Gubernatorial candidate, discussed the 2016 W.Va. governor’s race with the Williamson Daily News late Thursday. On Tuesday, the first debate between Democrat Jim Justice and Republican Bill Cole was held at the Clay Center in Charleston. Justice discussed the debate[Read More…]
Rise in ‘met’ coal welcome change
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON – A recent upturn in the price of metallurgical coal is expected to spark new production and some additional employment in at least one smaller part of the beleaguered Appalachian coal industry. But how long the surge lasts remains to be seen.[Read More…]