WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A rural and urban university have teamed up to provide a deep dive into the opioid epidemic in Appalachia. This investigative reporting collaboration is an effort to transcend media biases and address a serious issue from multiple perspectives. West Virginia University Reed College of Media[Read More…]
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‘Deliver awesome’: Intuit Mission Hope program successful in other cities
By EMILY RICE and CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A California-based information technology company is locating a “prosperity hub” in downtown Bluefield, bringing 200 to 500 jobs and, officials say, creating a “game changer” for the city. Intuit, Inc. made the announcement Friday at the Clover Club[Read More…]
West Virginia PEIA Task Force, Blue Ribbon Commission done for now
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite both having more work to do, the work of the task force looking at state employee health insurance and the commission looking at higher education appear to be done unless Gov. Jim Justice breathes new life into[Read More…]
Professional Bull Riding eyeing Wheeling for future events
By ALEX MEYER For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After packing WesBanco Arena earlier in March, Professional Bull Riders is looking to expand its presence in Wheeling with future events. The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Monday that the bull riding organization will meet with[Read More…]
Vetoed bills placed on West Virginia legislature special session agenda
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will place 15 vetoed bills on the agenda for the upcoming special session to allow lawmakers to fix what he has called technical issues within the bills. “I am working with the Legislature to fix the technical[Read More…]
Charleston couple to open storefront after 10 years growing poster business online
By REBECCA CARBALLO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Stacks of art prints, computers and boxes cover Jeanne Stevenson and Chris Rice’s home, where they’ve been running their poster company, Echo-Lit LLC, for the last 10 years. The home on Fort Hill is equipped with two large-format printers and an industrial[Read More…]
West Virginia Homeland Security advisor resigns after investigation into flood spending
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The former leader of the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has resigned as homeland security advisor after months of scrutiny over handling of federal grants, including grants allegedly used by Richwood city officials for[Read More…]
10 thing to know: Monday, April 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘I AM HAPPY’ A Vietnamese woman suspected in the killing of the Kim Jong Un’s[Read More…]
D&E expanding Myles Center for the Arts
Elkins, W.Va. – Davis & Elkins College announced plans today for a major renovation to Myles Center for the Arts. The approximate $5 million project calls for expansion of the building and enhancement to the outdoor gathering area, both of which will better serve the campus and local community. Funded by[Read More…]
