WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced that Federal funding has been awarded by the National Cancer Institute to West Virginia University to fund cutting edge research to fight cancer. “This is wonderful news for WVU and our entire state,” Sen. Manchin said. “For our[Read More…]
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Wild, Wonderful West Virginia to develop food, farm trail
Attractions, events and destinations to be considered CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Wild, Wonderful West Virginia encourages industry partners to submit events, attractions and/or destinations to be considered for the West Virginia Food and Farm Trail which will highlight agritourism in the state. “Our research has shown that travelers seek[Read More…]
WVU, greater Morgantown earn ‘Safe Communities’ accreditation
Forty-five local groups part of coalition MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Safety is a constant concern for local governments and university administrators. Residents, students and their parents, and visitors expect a safer environment on campuses and across the community. A coalition of community members from West Virginia University, the City of Morgantown and Monongalia County came together[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey urges caution during last-minute tax filing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With only a few days left until the April 18 tax filing deadline, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds last-minute filers to take their time filling out personal information. “It’s easy to feel rushed when you have a limited amount of time,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “However, make[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Capito to visit South Charleston High School Robotics Team winners
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Monday, April 18, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will present congressional certificates to members of the South Charleston High School robotics team. Senator Capito will honor Alex Casto, Alex Sanchez and Shannon Joins. This week, Shannon represented West Virginia at the White House Science Fair.[Read More…]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jeff Kessler talks about substance abuse issues
All Three Democratic candidates to express views Saturday at Democratic Party’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Kessler has released a video outlining his thoughts on West Virginia’s substance abuse problem. Kessler will join with Democratic candidates for Governor Booth Goodwin and Jim Justice on[Read More…]
W. Va. Democratic Party hosting Democratic gubernatorial candidates forum
W.Va. Public Broadcasting televising Goodwin, Justice, Kessler at statewide forum CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Democratic Party to host Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. The forum will be broadcasted live statewide in partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting and will be held at[Read More…]
2016 class of Bucklew Scholars ready to break boundaries at WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The students in the 2016 class of Bucklew Scholars are all tireless workers, curious explorers and analytical thinkers, bound by a love of their home state and a fierce determination to make a difference in the world in which they live. For this group of exceptional scholars,[Read More…]
W.Va. Power stop Greenville, 2-0
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The West Virginia Power blanked the Greenville Drive 2-0 on Tuesday night – April 12 – at Fluor Field. JT Brubaker pitched five and two-third no-hit innings before Daniel Zamora and Julio Eusebio finished the shutout effort and the Power offense plated two in the eighth to secure the win. [Read More…]
Adaptive soccer program “TOPSoccer” available at Milton Middle School
SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. — With the support of “The Outreach Program for Soccer” local youths with disabilities will play soccer this spring. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer), a six-week program from U.S. Youth Soccer is again being offered in the region. Beginning April 6, the soccer program — designed to[Read More…]
