WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Concerns about women’s empowerment are a public health and policy issue in the U.S., Mexico and throughout the world. Using the sport of soccer, a West Virginia University team aims to enhance young women’s empowerment through leadership development. The WVU-based initiative is a partnership of[Read More…]
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In response to lawsuit settlement, WV Secretary of State Warner calls for insurance overhaul
Warner: Outrageous jackpot justice continues to flourish in WV Release from West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office: By W.Va. Secretary of State Mac Warner “The way this State handles insurance settlements needs to be completely redone,” Secretary of State Mac Warner said, in response to a Charleston Gazette-Mail article: ‘Four secretary of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, September 18
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SHOWDOWN BETWEEN KAVANAUGH, ACCUSER SET Their sworn testimony next week will offer a campaign-season test[Read More…]
Hampshire Review looking for full-time journalist
The Hampshire Review is looking for a full-time member for our editorial team, which produces the best weekly in the state (9 of the last 10 years), runs a robust website and keeps up an active Facebook page. You need to bring the tools of a 21st-Century journalist — solid writing[Read More…]
W.Va. transportation secretary cites Roads to Prosperity successes, setbacks
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Transportation Secretary Tom Smith told legislators Sunday that the $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity road building initiative has seen successes and setbacks — including bids for two major projects that came in well over estimates. “It is our job to manage the[Read More…]
West Virginia teachers return to Capitol steps for rally
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The unions for teachers and school service personnel held several unity rallies across the state Sunday afternoon, hoping to reignite the passion seen during last spring’s strike. At the Charleston rally, held on the steps of the Capitol building, teachers hoped to[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers receive update on Roads to Prosperity bids, paving lawsuit
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators received several reports on major transportation issues facing the state during the start of legislative interim meetings Sunday. The Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability met Sunday evening with DOT Secretary Tom Smith and[Read More…]
Economic consultant: WV economy faces obstacles not of its making
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite some improvements in recent years, West Virginia remains 50th in the nation in overall business climate rankings, and faces obstacles not of its own making, a national economic development consultant told legislators Sunday. One factor, according to Ted Abernathy, managing partner[Read More…]
New River Gorge National River renaming effort gets new wind
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — An effort led by the West Virginia Professional River Outfitters Association (WVPRO), and being approved by regional economic entities and political leaders, aims at redesignating the New River Gorge National River as the New River National Park. Brian Campbell, the president of WVPRO and[Read More…]
