CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP ON BRINK OF IMPEACHMENT The House will debate charges that he[Read More…]
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WVU specialist to help state primary care providers with obesity care
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In areas where access to specialty care is scarce, a West Virginia University doctor wants to make sure primary care providers have the tools they need to help patients with obesity. “When I first started my weight management clinic, I had several providers around the state reach[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AMID IMPEACHMENT, CONGRESSMAN SWITCHES PARTIES New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, one[Read More…]
Register today for WV Press 2020 Legislative LookAhead Jan. 3 in Charleston
Register on line through eventbrite.com CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is open for the WV Press 2020 Legislative LookAhead on Friday, Jan. 3, in Charleston. Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-west-virginia-press-association-legislative-lookahead-tickets-83260443227?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Or, contact Dalton Walker at [email protected] or 304-342-1011. “Media from across West Virginia will gather at the West Virginia Cultural Center at the Capitol[Read More…]
WVPA Foundation accepting scholarship, summer Internship applications for $4,000 awards in 2020
Each WVPA Foundation award to total $4,000 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia college students are learning the West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s mission of improving the quality and future of West Virginia newspapers and the communities they serve in West Virginia is more than just rhetoric. The WVPA Foundation is now[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU expert available for end of year tax articles, sections
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gary LeDonne, executive in residence and MAcc coordinator for West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics, breaks down the Tax Cut and Jobs Act and how changes to the tax structure offer new planning opportunities and considerations for taxpayers at the end of[Read More…]
West Virginia Poll: Justice leads Republican primary contest for Governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice leads his two challengers for the 2020 Republican primary nomination by double digits among registered likely voters, according to the latest edition of the MetroNews West Virginia Poll. West Virginia’s governor leads Republican gubernatorial candidate Woody Thrasher by a 56 percent to 21 percent[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Dec. 13, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BREXIT CLOSER AFTER TORY MAJORITY IN ELECTION Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative[Read More…]
W.Va. school board tries again to reduce graduation requirements
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the third time in three years, West Virginia Board of Education members are proposing a change in the credits students need to graduate from high school. In general, state school board members want to give elected county school boards more choice in[Read More…]
Prisons in West Virginia trying tablets for inmates
Raises concerns from advocacy group By Steven Allan Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An effort to provide tablets for inmates in state prisons will cost taxpayers no money, but it will cost inmates for access to electronic books, email and other services, raising concerns of one group[Read More…]
