The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Staff and volunteers from AARP West Virginia Wednesday were in Washington, D.C., meeting with senators and representatives about the Medical Expense Deduction, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and support family caregivers by supporting the Assisting Caregivers Today Caucus. Social Security[Read More…]
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Addiction treatment hub coming to Huntington
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. —A former CVS Pharmacy in Huntington will soon house what local health care leaders are touting as the region’s all-in-one referral point for addiction treatment and care – powered by some of West Virginia’s most established and well-equipped providers. The foundation of PROACT[Read More…]
West Virginia customers could bear cost of Appalachian Power wind projects
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After Virginia regulators rejected Appalachian Power’s request to buy two wind farms under development, opponents of the deal warn West Virginia customers could bear the farms’ costs alone if the West Virginia Public Service Commission approves the purchase. In July, Appalachian announced[Read More…]
Victim, advocates speak at sexual assault and harassment awareness event
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Standing in front of a small group inside The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, Danielle Stewart said bravely, “I am a victim of sexual assault.” It was her freshman year at college. It was her first experience with alcohol. It was a night she barely remembers,[Read More…]
West Virginia voters cast early ballots
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Contested primaries for U.S. Senate, a school bond issue in Ohio County and a contested Democrat race for Marshall County commission brought early voters to the polls Wednesday in the Northern Panhandle. Early voting season in West Virginia for[Read More…]
Early vote totals show 6,892 West Virginians have visited the polls
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner has release the following update relating to early voting in West Virginia. A total of 6,892 West Virginians had cast their ballot as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26. Of that total, 3,758 were Democrat; 2,101 were Republican; and 1,008 had no[Read More…]
West Virginia Lottery breaks losing streak with upturn in March revenue collection
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lady luck may have smiled on the West Virginia Lottery in March, as the Lottery broke a long losing streak for revenue collection. After seeing ongoing month-to-month declines in revenue since 2012, March revenue of $106.09 million reversed course, topping March 2017[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, April 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 26, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. COLD CASE OF CALIFORNIA SERIAL KILLER BREAKS Former police officer Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected Golden[Read More…]
Senate candidates address opioids, gun control, other hot topics in Southern West Virginia forum
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The opioid crisis, reproductive rights, gun control and school safety were key issues addressed Tuesday morning by candidates for the national primary elections in May, during the “Meet the Candidates” breakfast at Raleigh County Convention Center. Hosted by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber[Read More…]