Press release from Highmark West Virginia PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (June 5, 2019) — Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia (Highmark West Virginia) and WVU Medicine todayannounced a long-term contract with WVU Medicine doctors and hospitals that will ensure access for all Blue Cross Blue Shield members in West Virginia. The contract encompasses[Read More…]
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Tractor Trailers to carry W.Va. tourism ads
By Brett Dunlap, Parkersburg News and Sentinel MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice was in Mineral Wells Tuesdayto announce a new tourism advertising pilot program with the assistance of the West Virginia Trucking Association. The governor unveiled the program at the Matheny Motors Truck Center in Mineral Wells. ”I[Read More…]
What’s in the West Virginia Senate’s Student Success Act?
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia House of Delegates will have to decide what to do with the ”Student Success Act” (Senate Bill 1039)that the state Senate passed Monday. Both chambers are Republican controlled, but Republican delegates weren’t unified behind the “omnibus” education bill (Senate Bill 451) that senators[Read More…]
Justice firms face legal troubles amid WV Governor’s residency case
By KATE MISHKIN and LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a big hearing scheduled for Wednesday in the case over his residency, Gov. Jim Justice’s family businesses faced more legal troubles this week, with the dismissal of a case The Greenbrier resort filed against its insurance companies and the[Read More…]
Muriale’s Italian Kitchen in Fairmont celebrates 50 years
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Five decades and many satisfied customers later, Muriale’s Italian Kitchen marked its 50th anniversary Monday. Owner and proprieter Rocco Muriale said the restaurant was marking the occasion in a “low key” kind of way. But his pride could not be mistaken.[Read More…]
Do it today: Grant County Press of Petersburg
Raleigh, Greenbrier delegates selected for leadership roles in education reform committees
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two Raleigh County delegates and one Greenbrier County delegate have been chosen to serve in leadership roles on “Select Committees on Education Reform” during the “education betterment” special session. Del. Jeffrey Pack and Del. Brandon Steele, both R-Raleigh, were selected by House Speaker[Read More…]
Education officials announce statewide opioid awareness initiative
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Education officials throughout West Virginia are teaming up to help students “Be A Game Changer” in the fight against opioid addiction. Officials held a press conference Tuesday at the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to announce the WVSSAC-MVB Bank Opioid[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, June 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BRITAIN PLANS ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ D-DAY EVENT World leaders and World War II veterans are gathering on the[Read More…]