CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PROTESTER SHOT BY POLICE IN HONG KONG IN DAY OF SPIRALING VIOLENCE[Read More…]

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has issued the following media advisory: The WV Ready Graduate — an initiative aimed at ensuring that WV High School Graduates are Ready for life after graduation — scheduled for Tuesday at Huntington Chamber Lunch and Learn has been postponed. Information on the new date will[Read More…]

By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Covenant House, a day shelter in Charleston for people experiencing homelessness, is turning its attention to families on the verge of losing housing. In 2018, the nonprofit prevented 2,215 from becoming homeless, according to new data released Wednesday by the organization. Nine[Read More…]

From The Intelligencer of Wheeling MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Surgeons at the West Virginia University Heart and Vascular Institute and the WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance performed West Virginia’s first heart transplant on Saturday. Robert Parsons, 61, of Chesapeake, Ohio, received the transplanted heart in the inaugural procedure. “Today marks a new[Read More…]

3-year corporate partnership will raise $10 million to support Alzheimer’s Association Mission Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: CHARLESTON, W.VA., November 5, 2019 – The Alzheimer’s Association and CVS Health announced today a three-year corporate partnership aimed at fighting Alzheimer’s disease – a disease impacting more than 5 million Americans and[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IT’S JUST THE OPTICS’ The Oval Office has emerged as such a[Read More…]

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Featuring a reputable lineup of industry experts, the West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association (WVONGA) will host its Fall Meeting Nov. 7-8, at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Topics include market updates, industry investment, workforce issues and the future of petrochemicals. What: WVONGA Fall Meeting When:[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, for The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With just under six months until the May primary election, the State Election Commission approved a software update to move nonpartisan judicial races from the bottom of the ballot. The commission and staff of the Elections Division of[Read More…]

West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Awards luncheon, sponsored by Encova Insurance, is Thursday Release from Philanthropy West Virginia: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Philanthropy West Virginia today opens its 2019 Annual Conference: Better Together WV.  This conference is the state’s largest professional conference of foundations, corporations, United Ways, and philanthropists.  It is[Read More…]