By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is seeking six more years atop her perch as West Virginia’s ranking Republican lawmaker. Aiming to curb health care costs, build a wall along the southern U.S. border, and create and maintain employment opportunities to anchor young[Read More…]
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Gov. Justice stands by DNR director charged with domestic violence
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice is standing with Stephen McDaniel, director of the Division of Natural Resources, with pressure mounting on the official to resign after it was revealed he was charged in a domestic violence case in Florida at[Read More…]
WVU’s top seniors named, eight honored with 2019 Order of Augusta
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An Olympic gold medalist, a retired master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force, a musician, a humanitarian and a legacy who has carried on the Mountaineer spirit as the 21st family member to attend West Virginia University are among those who will receive WVU’s highest student honor,[Read More…]
Measles outbreaks in Virginia raise concerns for WV medical experts
By BREANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — While there are no confirmed cases in West Virginia at this time, measles outbreaks in neighboring states have left one doctor with West Virginia University Medicine Berkeley Medical Center’s infectious disease clinic fearful of the damage that false information could cause. Matthew[Read More…]
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to hold summit following renovations
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following lengthy renovations to improve its services and capabilities, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will host its inaugural summit during the opening of its new Innovation Center. The Breaking Barriers Summit, scheduled for May 15-16, will explore breakthroughs in combating public health[Read More…]
New med school center at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine gives students space to study, relax
By TRAVIS CRUM The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Monica and Dr. Mark Hatfield said they aren’t the type of people who crave recognition. As they were preparing a donation to create a studying and meeting space for students at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Linda Holmes called[Read More…]
Approval numbers for West Virginia Gov. Justice trending upward
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It remains to be seen how the secondary road crisis or the recent subpoenas into the Greenbrier Classic affect future polling, but approval numbers for Gov. Jim Justice are on the rise. According to Morning Consult, a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, April 30
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. VENEZUELA’S GUAIDO LEADS MILITARY UPRISING Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido takes to the streets with[Read More…]