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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s son, company found in civil contempt in pollution lawsuit
Bluestone Coke, a plant owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family in Birmingham, was held in civil contempt in a lawsuit alleging they polluted the nearby Five Mile Creek, according to federal court documents.
Encourage health professions students to apply for Rural Community Health Scholars program
This two-year program is available to 75 of West Virginia’s top health professions students interested in rural health care across the state. Rural Community Health Scholars focus on interprofessional education through clinical, didactic and community-based lenses, emphasizing how each scholar can create change and reshape the status quo for health care in their community.
ACLU-WV creates tool to report teachers ‘pushing religion in the classroom’
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
Charleston, WV Faces Dangerous Heat Wave Wednesday: Residents Urged to Stay Indoors
Charleston, WV – Charleston residents are being urged to take precautions as a heat advisory goes into effect Wednesday afternoon. The advisory warns of dangerously high temperatures, with heat indexes expected to soar between 100°F and 105°F. According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, the...
Ohio University Southern to host Community Mental Health Awareness Conference on Oct. 4
The Appalachian region has higher rates of mental health issues than the rest of the United States, with the suicide rate being 17% higher than the national rate. In a region where mental health challenges can often go unnoticed, Ohio University Southern is taking action. This event, aimed at raising...
Abigail Lish: Guiding future Bobcats with passion, purpose
When prospective students and their families visit Ohio University Eastern, they are often greeted by the warm smile and infectious enthusiasm of Abigail Lish, a senior social work student. As a campus tour guide, Lish plays a crucial role in helping newcomers feel at home while highlighting what makes the campus special.
COLUMN: Ohio University naming a residence hall after a president who didn't want to live on campus!?
Things that make you want go hmmm... Last week the Ohio University Board of Trustees approved a resolution to name the new multi-million dollar residence hall to be built on South Green as the Roderick J. McDavis Residence Hall in honor of the University’s 20th president. Like many folks with long memories, I have mixed feelings about this. ...
Professor Sarah Davis advances biofuels research
In the race to find alternatives to oil and gas, the adoption of biofuels has been more deliberate than other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, that are less suited for liquid fuel substitutes. But now, Dr. Sarah Davis, a professor at Ohio University’s George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, has some hard data that could jump-start the use of plants.
Greg Moran concludes tenure as Raymond A. Lancaster Executive Leadership Fellow, Dan Squiller appointed as successor
The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership at Ohio University announces a leadership transition within its prestigious Raymond Lancaster Executive Leadership Fellow role. Greg Moran, who has been a cornerstone of the program for more than 10 years, has concluded his tenure in the position and Dan Squiller, a...
West Virginia leads nation in overdose deaths for 14 years
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Monday in Charleston, Jeremiah Samples, a Senior Advisor of the West Virginia Legislature, gave a presentation on drugs in front of the state’s Joint Standing Committee on Health. The statistics on drugs were alarming. “Since 1999, West Virginia’s fatal overdoses rate has gone up 1,680%....
Dismantling Racism: Council of Churches holds prayer service for lynching victims in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “In November of 2018, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a new pastoral letter against racism, titled ‘Open Wide Our Hearts – the Enduring Call to Love.’”. That’s what Father Don Higgs told those gathered at Charleston’s Basilica of the...
Manchin announces $400,000 EPA allocation to extend Pickaway waterline
UNION, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) – member of the Senate Appropriations Committee – on Wednesday, announced an allocation of $400,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline, expanding access to clean, reliable drinking water for residents of Union. This federal award is one of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects Senator Manchin secured on behalf of West Virginia through the Fiscal Year 2023 funding bill.
Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind holds annual 'Sweets for Sight' fundraiser
You can satisfy your sweet tooth - while helping out a good cause. Zach Davis from the Cabell-Wayne Association of the Blind stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about their annual 'Sweets for Sight' fundraiser.
Prep football preview: Sherman Tide ready to roll in 2024
The Sherman football team has traditionally been a big, strong group of athletes who rely on their run game to win games. Coach Kevin Buzzard, who is entering is fourth season as the leader of the Tide after serving as an assistant for seven years prior, knows what he likes to do on offense to win games.
Wednesday Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Pittsburgh, PA – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia on Wednesday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain. Residents should take action now to prepare for dangerous conditions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pittsburgh,...
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