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10 things to know: Tuesday, October 9

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AFTER A BITTER NOMINATION PROCESS, DAY 1 ON THE BENCH Brett Kavanaugh is about to[Read More…]

National Newspaper Week: Journalism matters because democracy matters

By Dave Zweifel Editor Emeritus The Capital Times, Madison, Wis.   An in-depth newspaper investigation revealed that a state-operated home for aged military veterans was providing sub-standard care and that taxpayer money that was to go to improve the home was spent elsewhere. The result was the replacement of the state’s[Read More…]

Consumer Energy Alliance Report: Shale industry has energized West Virginia

By HEATHER ZIEGLER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va.  — For years, the Consumer Energy Alliance has battled naysayers who continue to criticize natural gas production in the Ohio Valley. This week, Chris Ventura, executive director of the Alliance, said the consumer advocate organization’s latest report, “Powering West Virginia,”[Read More…]

More than 5K West Virginians registered to vote in September

By HD Media The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During September’s National Voter Registration Month, county clerks registered 5,002 West Virginians to vote across all 55 counties, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced this week. “I am very pleased regarding the partnership with our county clerks to register eligible citizens[Read More…]

West Virginia providers support foster care changes

By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Change can be scary, and the Family First Prevention Services Act passed by Congress this year will make some significant changes to the way states handle their foster care programs. Those in West Virginia who work closely with the system say the[Read More…]

WVU part of 10-university alliance improving diversity in STEM

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University continues to be part of a multimillion dollar effort across a 10-university alliance to support STEM education for underrepresented students in Appalachia. Funded for a third phase by a five-year, $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant beginning fall 2018, the Kentucky-West Virginia Louis[Read More…]

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