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DoHS leader says child care funding isn’t in ‘crisis,’ but needs long-term funding plan
The secretary of the Department of Human Services told lawmakers that the funding for child care centers is not in “crisis.” Her comments came after dozens of child care providers closed this year due to uncertain funding and an inadequate subsidy amount. Leaders with DoHS previously told lawmakers in April that a Sept. 1 funding […]
John Cooper, Former Superintendent of Clarksburg's Park System, has Amp Stage Named in His Honor
A little more than a year ago, one of the longest public servants in Harrison County’s history stepped down. It was on June 30, 2023, that long-time City of Clarksburg Park Superintendent John Cooper spent the last day on the job. Cooper’s four-decade-plus presence helped Clarksburg’s park system become...
First Facility at AeroTech Park in City, the $25 Million Pierpont Building Still Happening, but Being Relocated
The first building at the new West Virginia AeroTech Park will be in a new location as soon as survey work in the area approved by the Benedum Airport Authority last week is completed. Benedum Airport Authority President David Hinkle told members of the Authority, the North Central West Virginia...
Lawmakers and ARCH 2 leaders celebrate new headquarters at West Virginia University
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Hydrogen is the fuel of the future, according to supporters of the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub, known as ARCH 2. Industry leaders and lawmakers gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of ARCH 2’s new program office on Aug. 21 at West Virginia University’s Innovation Corporation.
Five Reasons WVU Will Fall Flat in 2024
Going extra negative and looking at the five reasons WVU will lose big in 2024. Every year, EerSports presents both sides of the extreme season for WVU football. We detail how everything could go right for the Mountaineers, and how everything could go wrong. Yesterday, we put on our homer hats, and laid out the reasons West Virginia will surprise the Big 12 Conference this year. Today? Well, now it's time for the bad news. Let's discuss what could go wrong, leading to a long, painful season for the Mountaineers. Here are five reasons WVU will fall flat in 2024.
Long time News and Sentinel sports editor, writer Steve Hemmelgarn dies
PARKERSBURG — A longtime sportswriter and editor for The Parkersburg News and Sentinel who was a manager for the Ohio State football team in his college days passed away Saturday. Steve Hemmelgarn, 75, retired from The News and Sentinel in 2018 after 46 years with the paper. He joined...
Effort continues to merge the two West Virginia teacher unions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Progress is being reported in the effort to merge the two teachers’ unions in West Virginia: The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia. The goal is to give teachers a bigger voice at the capitol and in the classroom. There are a number of […]
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets September Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in September to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents […] The post Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets September Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2024 DNC on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both parties about the 2024 Democratic National Convention, explore a key role in the medical field and talk about a video contest for local elementary schools. In Segment One, we talk to nominee for WV U.S. Senate and former […]
Governor Justice, Division of Corrections celebrate hiring of 52 new officers
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice last week, along with the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced the graduation of 52 new corrections officers. The latest of 429 graduates this year, 2024’s total graduates up to this point nearly matches the 483 which graduated in 2023. This development has come due to […]
WVU Volleyball Coach Jen Greeny speaks to media leading up to her first season in Morgantown
The season has yet to start for WVU Volleyball but new Head Coach Jen Greeny has already been making in impact in changing the culture around the team in Morgantown and spoke to the media about some of those changes. As recently posted by the WVU Sports accounts, the WVU...
WVU Medicine Health Report: Concussions
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - In this edition of the WVU Medicine Health Report, Dr. Javier Cárdenas, director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute Concussion & Brain Injury Center, talks about concussions. Watch the video above to learn more.
WVU's tight end room contains multiple skillsets across the board
Depth seems to be a common word for this West Virginia football team heading into the 2024 season and the tight end room is shaping up to be no different. The Mountaineers return their top two tight end from last season in Kole Taylor and Treylan Davis but there are other faces in the room that carry different skillsets.
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/27/24): Mountaineers hand Saint Francis first loss in two years
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. West...
West Virginia physician admits to tax fraud
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – David M. Anderson, a 63-year-old physician from Morgantown, West Virginia, has found himself in hot water with the law after admitting to filing a false tax return. According to the United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Anderson deliberately understated his taxable income on his tax returns, resulting in a significant financial loss […]
Dining halls add variety and convenience through new features
New dining features will arrive at all WVU dining halls in September, expanding food offerings and providing health tips to students. The new features come as a result of feedback collected from a student survey last spring, according to Cary Walters, director of marketing for WVU Dining Services. She said the new additions aim to provide students with variety and convenience while dining on campus.
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