WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Obesity doesn’t just make strokes more likely. It also makes them more damaging—and more lethal. Paul Chantler, an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine, is researching why obese stroke patients have more trouble recovering than their lean counterparts. His work, funded[Read More…]
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Bible in the Schools case: Oral arguments to be heard in appeal by plaintiff
By SAMANTHA PERRY Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A seemingly defunct lawsuit against the Mercer County Bible in the Schools program continues on today when a federal court in Richmond, Va., hears oral arguments in an appeal by a plaintiff in the case. Elizabeth Deal and her daughter, Jessica[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, October 31
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOURNING, PROTESTS AS PITTSBURGH BURIES VICTIMS Trump arrived to shouting, chanting protesters with signs such[Read More…]
Breaking 2-month hiatus, West Virginia PEIA Task Force discusses costs
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Meeting for the first time since August, members of Gov. Jim Justice’s PEIA Task Force on Monday discussed issues with costs for out-of-state providers and with rising prescription drug costs. Afterward, Mike Hall, the Task Force chairman and Justice’s chief of staff,[Read More…]
Beth Walker chosen as next chief of West Virginia’s supreme court
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The only justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to face an impeachment trial will be the new chief justice starting next year. Justice Beth Walker will take over as chief justice of the state’s highest[Read More…]
West Virginia Governor Justice speaks about employment and infrastructure in Lewisburg
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.Va. — After handing out more than $760,000 in grants at his press conference at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine last week, Gov. Jim Justice spoke on a variety of topics, including infrastructure for Rainelle and the future of Lewisburg’s ABB plant.[Read More…]
W.Va. borrowers delight in continued growth in state’s banking industry
By JEFF McCULLOUGH NCWV Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With 167 banks and credit unions located in West Virginia, Mountain State residents have no shortage of options when it comes money lending. Marshall University associate professor of Economics Robin McCutcheon said these additional options are good news for borrowers. “That number[Read More…]
West Virginia Olympian Mary Lou Retton talks about overcoming adversity at Jackson County Community Foundation dinner
By ROGER ADKINS Jackson Newspapers RIPLEY, W.Va. — If she had listened to the doubters, Mary Lou Retton would never have set foot on the competition floor at the 1984 Olympic Games. Retton was the guest speaker last week at the Jackson County Community Foundation’s annual Community Celebration Dinner. Retton’s[Read More…]
