Charleston, W. Va. —The Fix’Em Clinic, a 501c3 nonprofit, spay and neuter facility has a new leader of the pack. Amber Costello, of Charleston, was recently named Executive Director of Operations by the board of directors. Costello said, “Spay and neuter has always been my passion. To become Executive Director of[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, August 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘WE DID SEE HIM WITH TWO HANDS ON A GUN’ Two witnesses to a deadly[Read More…]
WV SNAP Stretch program doubling and tripling food dollars at farmers markets
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians benefitting from the state’s SNAP program can double or triple their food dollars at state’s farmers markets. The West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition, WVU Extension Family Nutrition SNAP Education, and West Virginia Farmers Market Association recently announced the launch of the “SNAP Stretch’ initiative. A[Read More…]
Problem gamblers in W.Va. can find help at free weekend workshop
W.Va. gambling addiction treatment group hosting program CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Problem Gamblers Help Network of West Virginiais will host a free weekend workshop for problem gamblers and their loved ones on Nov. 16-18 at Pipestem State Park, The group, which operates the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline, has hosted this event for 13 years.[Read More…]
Ex-Supreme Court justice Ketchum pleads guilty to federal wire fraud
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former West Virginia Supreme Court justice Menis Ketchum pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court. Ketchum, 75, entered his plea Thursday morning before U.S. District Judge John Copenhaver Jr. in federal court. At the exact same time as Ketchum’s plea hearing,[Read More…]
PEIA Task Force: More presentations, proposals, but no plan yet
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In its second meeting, the PEIA Task Force subcommittee on Cost and Revenue reached no conclusions, but for two hours Thursday got an overview of how PEIA is currently funded and talked about possible structural changes to the plan that provides health[Read More…]
Blankenship ballot access case to be heard Wednesday
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state’s highest court will hear a case that could decide if voters get to choose an additional candidate for U.S. Senate. The West Virginia Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hear arguments 10 a.m. Wednesday in Constitution[Read More…]
WVU Humanities Center to host ‘Quality of Life’ speaker series
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Humanities Center will focus its 2018-19 speaker series on “Quality of Life,” addressing a tradition as old as the very idea of a university. The series will illustrate how humanities inquiry stands alongside economic indicators, technological developments and medical innovations in[Read More…]
Marshall athletic director warns against sports betting
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — From student-athletes to the board of governors, Marshall University Athletic Director Mike Hamrick wants everyone to tread carefully as sporting events begin during West Virginia’s new era of legal sports betting. Hamrick spoke to the Marshall University Board of Governors on Thursday[Read More…]