CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AMERICAN DIPLOMATS DANGLED TRUMP MEETING FOR UKRAINE PROBE Kurt Volker and other[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Manchin: Trump can’t intervene to stop impeachment process
By TRAVIS CRUM The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Speaking to reporters Thursday, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said President Donald Trump should allow all available facts to come forward and not intervene in an impeachment inquiry currently being conducted by House Democrats. He cautioned that no one should take sides[Read More…]
Improving health care infrastructure to rural populations key to reducing health disparities
Release from AmeriHealth Caritas PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Health disparities are often associated with race, ethnicity, and income. But the 60 million Americans who, according to the United States Census Bureau, live in rural areas[i] face unique health care disparities of their own. These disparities must also be addressed to improve the quality of care[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Senate President Carmichael says strong legislative leadership protects state employees from health insurance cost increases
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – W.Va. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, today said West Virginia’s public employees – unlike their counterparts in the federal government and private sector workers – will once again remain protected from the costs of health care inflation over the coming year thanks to strong, conservative budget leadership[Read More…]
NCWV Airport to receive more than $2.7 million in federal funding
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia Airport will receive more than $2.7 million for its Essential Air Service program, according to the state’s senators. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced $2,799,357 from the Department of Transportation that will[Read More…]
Campaign Updates: Justice for Governor sharing news on First Lady’s push for Communities in School program
From the Justice for Governor campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Communities In Schools program in West Virginia is expanding to eight counties in the 2019-2020 school year and First Lady Cathy Justice said she will not stop there. She has hopes for the program (CIS), that is set up to[Read More…]
W.Va. state auditor speaks on state transparency with ‘Project Mountaineer’
By Breanna Francis, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia State Auditor John B. McCuskey said during a visit to the Eastern Panhandle Wednesday that a newly launched transparency site project aims to support small municipalities in the Mountain State and give the public ready access to information[Read More…]
WVU’s partnership with NASA continues soaring with $25 million contract
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University students will be able to help ensure space travel is safe for future explorers thanks to the continuation of a long-standing partnership with NASA announced Wednesday (Oct. 2). NASA approved a contract of up to $24.9 million for support services at the[Read More…]
Past month was hottest, driest September on record for much of W.Va.
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail October’s arrival in West Virginia feels more like the dog days of summer than the traditional time to search closets and dressers for long-sleeved shirts and sweaters. After three West Virginia cities endured their hottest Septembers on record, record-high temperatures for both Oct. 1 and[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused moderate drought conditions across much of the state and severe drought conditions in southern West Virginia. View the proclamation on the Governor’s website Statewide,[Read More…]
