WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For more than a decade, geology students at West Virginia University have used the same advanced software used by oil and gas companies worldwide, expanding their marketability for industry jobs. Petroleum Experts Limited has furthered this access with an in-kind gift of its MOVE software,[Read More…]
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Manchin backs measure aimed at preserving pre-existing condition coverage
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin will reintroduce a resolution aimed at preserving insurance protections for Americans with pre-existing medical conditions. At a press conference Tuesday in Washington, Manchin, D-W.Va., explained the measure. He said it would direct Senate’s legal team to[Read More…]
Everyone’s ‘Tidying Up:’ Netflix show sparks uptick in donations to Goodwill
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Netflix has people cleaning out their closets, cluttered rooms and garages, and Goodwill is seeing a huge wave of donations in the Tri-State area. Local Goodwill officials attribute much of the uptick in donations to the recently released series “Tidying Up with[Read More…]
West Virginia to issue February SNAP benefits early because of shutdown
Staff reports Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Because of the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources will issue food assistance benefits for February ahead of schedule. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will go out Jan. 20, according to a news release from[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 16
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MAY FACES NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE Analysts expect the British prime minister to keep her job a[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 16
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 8th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: From the Activity Calendar: GIS Day, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas. SENATE: The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. RESOLUTIONS SR 9: Designating January 16, 2019, as Tucker[Read More…]
Orion Strategies Poll: West Virginians support border wall
Poll: West Virginians blame Congressional democrats for federal government shutdown CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new poll in West Virginia by Orion Strategies surveyed the opinions of historic likely voters across the state on a number of issues of concern. When asked if West Virginia voters believe that the United[Read More…]
Bordas & Bordas donates $33,000 to Ronald McDonald House
Contribution made in conjunction with Pittsburgh Steelers Partnership Press Release from Bordas & Bordas: PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The law firm of Bordas & Bordas has donated a total of $33,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh in conjunction with the firm’s Pittsburgh Steelers partnership for the 2018-2019 season.[Read More…]
Marshall advocates at the West Virginia Capitol for higher education
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The granite Capitol turned green Monday as Marshall University took over for Marshall Day. From research that students and professors are working on, to student services to the numerous clubs and organizations, the goal of the day was to show legislators what[Read More…]