Manchin demands FDA reconsider dangerous decision and calls for a Senate investigation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Stephen Ostroff, condemning the agency’s recent decision to approve[Read More…]
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Successful chamber event in Marion County overshadowed by Sen. Manchin’s passion for coal
By John Dahlia Editor, Preston County News & Journal Wednesday night, I had the chance to attend the Marion County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner event in Fairmont. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, (D-W.Va.) was the keynote speaker. The program itself was and truly is an outstanding example of how a[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins praises investment in fighting heroin addiction in Appalachia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) praised the creation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas’ Heroin Response Strategy, which will address heroin trafficking and addiction in Appalachia and four other regions. HIDTA announced $2.5 million in funding today to create the Heroin Response Strategy, a program among[Read More…]
Morrisey encourages students to protect themselves against identity theft
Advice issued as part of Office’s second Back to School Consumer Protection Week *** Video/soundbite available here: http://bit.ly/1Jc6Jdi *** CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey cautions students heading off to school to make sure they take some necessary steps to protect their personal information from scammers. “Going off to[Read More…]
WVU, Marshall partner for three-year $1.5 million healthcare and research funding program
ROANOKE, W.Va. – West Virginia’s two largest universities are coming together to support collaborative research and healthcare projects addressing the Mountain State’s health issues. West Virginia University and Marshall University have each pledged $250,000 annually for a three-year combined effort to support innovative clinical projects and translational research that will ultimately[Read More…]
Morrisey announces back to school consumer protection week begins Monday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey yesterday announced his Office’s second Back to School Consumer Protection Week, a week-long series designed to raise awareness of consumer protection issues facing students, will begin Monday, Aug. 17. The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office will provide tips to help protect students’ personal information, as[Read More…]
Manchin applauds crucial funding to fight growing heroin threat in West Virginia
$2.5 million Heroin Response Strategy will address the heroin problem through public health-public safety partnerships Additional $400,000 will be used for a range of drug use prevention initiatives WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) yesterday applauded the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for granting additional[Read More…]
Capito applauds funding for Appalachia high intensity drug trafficking areas
$2.5 million will fund the Heroin Response Strategy, an unprecedented partnership among five regional HIDTA programs to address the threat of heroin $400,000 will advance drug use prevention initiatives in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) applauded yesterday’s announcement from the White[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch seeking metro editor, sports copy editor, reporter
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Herald-Dispatch, a locally owned daily newspaper in Huntington, W.Va., a city of about 50,000, is seeking to fill three positions. Metro editor — The Herald-Dispatch is seeking a strong leader to guide the organization’s local news coverage. The position requires strong editing skills, both on the front[Read More…]
13-year-old proves to be baseball standout despite unique situation
By Nicole Lemal For the Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD — Standing by second base, Ethan Haskiell surveyed the baseball field and his teammates who were awaiting the first pitch of the inning. “Let’s go,” the 13-year old said to them. Silence ensued. Players redirect their focus forward and[Read More…]
