CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO WAS GRANTED A WEST BANK VISIT ON HUMANITARIAN GROUNDS Israel’s interior[Read More…]
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W.Va. Gov. Justice to Wheeling University: ‘Not closing on my watch’
By ALAN OLSON, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.VA. — Gov. Jim Justice and other state and federal representatives delivered a singular message Tuesday to the students of Wheeling University: “We’re not going to close this school.” Justice referred to ongoing administrative issues and the university’s mounting financial problems as “boogers[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Manchin sends FCC chairman speed test results from across W.Va. to highlight need for public feedback system
From the Office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), this week sent eight letters to Ajit Pai, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with results from speed tests across West Virginia to highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps of West Virginia and support the need[Read More…]
TechConnect WV details state’s cybersecurity dynamics
By Conor Griffith, The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Several of the Mountain State’s various strides and ongoing aspirations to enhance cybersecurity’s job-creating potential were detailed Wednesday morning at a working group meeting of TechConnect West Virginia. Gathering at the Robert H. Mollohan Building of the I-79 Technology Park, the[Read More…]
The Greenbrier: Governor Justice-owned luxury resort filled with conflicts of interest
By Ken Ward, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On a sunny Monday afternoon two and a half years ago, Jim Justice, the wealthiest man in West Virginia, took the oath of office as the state’s 36th governor. Standing at the base of the Capitol steps in Charleston, he assured his[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch continues business listening tour with visits to Wyoming and Raleigh counties
Release from W.Va. Department of Commerce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch today completed his latest set of visits to local businesses throughout West Virginia as part of an ongoing statewide listening tour. Secretary Gaunch’s recent stops came in the southern West Virginia counties of Wyoming and Raleigh, Aug.[Read More…]
WV DOH to hire consultants for secondary-road repair projects
By Phil Kabler, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Having evidently decided it needs help dealing with the daunting task of fixing the state’s crumbling secondary roads, the West Virginia Division of Highways will open bids Thursday to hire consultants to assist in the effort. According to the request for quotes,[Read More…]
As whooping cough evolves, WVU researcher studies how to maintain vaccine’s effectiveness
Press Release from WVU: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Scientists and bacteria are locked in an arms race. Over time, bacteria can evolve to resist today’s powerful vaccines. Bordetella pertussis—which causes pertussis, or whooping cough—is no different. Although the current vaccines that protect against it are highly effective—plunging the annual death rate from[Read More…]
Mon Health Medical Center fund-raiser set for comprehensive perinatal depression program
Release from Mon Health: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The 57th Annual Mon Health Medical Center Auxiliary’s Ball of the Year will benefit the development of a community-focused perinatal depression program, one of only 13 in the nation. The annual fundraising event will be held on November 16, 2019 at the Morgantown Marriott[Read More…]