By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that while he would support changing state laws to lessen restrictions on the kinds of information West Virginia human resources officials can disclose when the death of a child is involved, he said[Read More…]
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West Virginia Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ session on Tuesday, April 30, in Princeton
West Virginia Press Association PRINCETON, W.Va. – West Virginia Hive is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at Wild Roots Coffeehouse, 860 Mercer Street in Princeton. The public is encouraged to attend this free event, but registration is required. The event[Read More…]
Editorial: WV laws on transgender athletes under federal court scrutiny
The Wayne County News, HD Media The status of West Virginia laws preventing transgender girls from participating on girls and women’s sports teams became less clear last week following a federal court decision on whether a middle schooler should be allowed to participate in cross country and track. The 4th[Read More…]
West Virginia State Parks presents Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism & Leadership to Jim Michael
The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Stumped about how to properly recognize the contributions of Jim Michael to Cacapon State Park and the entire West Virginia State Parks system, state park officials invented a new honorarium and presented it to Michael on April 13. Michael received the first-ever West[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin issue statements following passage of national security supplemental package
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement on her vote to pass the national security supplemental package: “Our nation is facing the most dangerous global threat level we have seen in decades. Our allies are under attack,[Read More…]
W.Va. National Guard and Irregular Warfare Center sign Memorandum of Understanding
West Virginia Press Association KINGWOOD, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Irregular Warfare Center during a Ridge Runner Irregular Warfare exercise at Camp Dawson, in Kingwood, West Virginia, April 19, 2024. Maj. Gen. Bill Crane, Adjutant General of the West Virginia[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Human Services provides update on completion of Medicaid unwinding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) has released updated data following the completion of the state’s Medicaid unwinding period. “Completing the Medicaid unwinding process represents a significant milestone for West Virginia’s health care system,” said Cynthia Beane, DoHS Bureau for Medical Services[Read More…]
West Virginia sees first case of measles in 15 years: Here’s what you should know
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Hospitals announced Monday that an adult was diagnosed with measles in Monongalia County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in West Virginia in 15 years. According to a news release, the adult went to an outpatient clinic last[Read More…]
After two decades of seeking funds, Richard Mine Treatment Plant a reality
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For decades, the Richard Mine leeched toxic elements and acid into Deckers Creek. The thousands of pounds of drainage seeping out of the mine killed off wildlife who made its home inside the creek’s water and suffused Morgantown with a sulfur[Read More…]
Remembering former Logan Banner sports reporter Teddy Paynter
By Cameron Maynard, The Logan Banner LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Sunday was a sad day for Logan County and the surrounding areas as they lost a phenomenal sports reporter, a Man High School Hall of Famer, and an even better human being. Teddy Paynter, who was a sports reporter at[Read More…]