WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Just as no two snowflakes are alike, a new study by Kristyn Lizbinski, a doctoral student studying biology at West Virginia University, reveals that neurons may be just as diverse. Neurons communicate via chemicals called neurotransmitters that can have different effects on the brain based[Read More…]
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Small Communities, Big Ideas conference connects southern West Virginia
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Connection was the name of the game during the two-day, sold-out Small Communities, Big Ideas conference hosted by the Alliance for the Economic Development for Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Coalfield Development Corp. “This conference was[Read More…]
Early voting in West Virginia begins this morning
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Early voting begins today in Wood County. The early voting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Judge Black Annex at 315 Market St. in Parkersburg. Early voting will continue through Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through[Read More…]
Leaders look to future of natural gas industry in West Virginia
By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — As stakeholders partner across state lines in an effort to create a petrochemical hub in the tri-state area, those here are looking for ways to ensure that West Virginia comes out on top regarding developments related to a potential[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, October 24
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TURKISH LEADER IS SAYING Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is determined not to[Read More…]
Judge orders W.Va. AG Morrisey to release correspondence with pharma industry, other records
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County Circuit judge ordered Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to immediately begin responding to a one-year-old public records request and scolded him for a “blatant disregard” of state public records laws. In a ruling Monday, Judge Carrie Webster sided with the[Read More…]
Governor following the West Virginia legislature’s lead on supreme court impeachment standstill
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Monday that he is letting the West Virginia Legislature decide the next steps after a ruling put a stop to the impeachment trials of two justices and one former justice of the state Supreme[Read More…]
West Virginia judicial commission seeks to restart case against Loughry
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After delaying its case against suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry for three months, the state Judicial Investigation Commission on Monday filed a motion with the state court to resume proceedings regarding alleged ethical violations by the justice. In addition[Read More…]
West Virginia Blue Ribbon Higher Education Commission subcommittee to propose funding plan for smaller colleges
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A subcommittee of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Four Year Higher Education has developed a funding plan to help the state’s smaller colleges and universities. The Finance Subcommittee met via conference call Monday afternoon to discuss a plan[Read More…]