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In Wheeling, residents are worried about children, inflation and jobs
In a series of conversations and interviews this month in Wheeling, voters said they feel like politicians aren’t responding to urgent, unaddressed problems in West Virginia. This is part of Mountain State Spotlight’s ongoing effort to talk with residents in all of West Virginia’s 55 counties in the run-up to the 2024 election. We’re asking […] In Wheeling, residents are worried about children, inflation and jobs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
WVU School of Nursing Celebrates First Graduating Class of 15 Students from Bridgeport Campus
The West Virginia University School of Nursing celebrated its first graduates from the Bridgeport Campus last Thursday during a pinning ceremony at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. “Celebrating our first graduating class is such an incredible milestone for our Bridgeport Campus,” said Dr. Veronica Gallo, Bridgeport Campus Chair. “I...
FBI to host teen academy in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services Division in Clarksburg has opened applications for the 2024 CJIS Division FBI Teen Academy. The opportunity is open to students who will be in 11th and 12th grade during the 2024-2025 school year. The program aims to bring a diverse...
23rd Annual Ride for Life Begins in Clarksburg Aug. 17
The 23rd Annual Ride for Life is coming up Saturday, Aug. 17 with all proceeds benefiting The American Cancer Society. Registration at Texas Roadhouse on Emily Drive, Clarksburg, WV will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Breakfast, courtesy of Texas Roadhouse, will be available. Tickets for a 50/50 drawing and raffles will be sold.
Football Picked Fourth in MEC Preseason Poll
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. -- The Fairmont State football team was voted to finish fourth in the 2024 Mountain East Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll, the league announced on Monday (Aug. 12) afternoon. The Falcons return over 40 players from its 2023 roster and finished the season with an 8-3 record. Fairmont State...
West Virginia senator loses committee roles following indecent exposure arrest
(The Center Square) – Republican West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney has been removed from his committee chairman responsibilities and committee appointments after he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors in Marshall County on Tuesday. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said Maroney, R-Marshall, is entitled to due process. Maroney was arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after he was “accused of performing an overt act of self gratification” at...
West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
West Virginia sends $12M to state's volunteer fire departments
(The Center Square) – West Virginia again is sending $12 million to fire departments and emergency services across the state. The measure was funded through House Bill 5128, with Gov. Jim Justice holding a ceremonial signing of the bill joined by the West Virginia Firemen’s Association. The bill sends $6 million to the state’s Fire Protection Fund, where it will be evenly distributed to volunteer fire departments across the state...
WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — For fiscal year 2024, West Virginia University crushed its record in externally supported research expenditures with $275 million — an 82% increase from five years ago. That year — 2019 — WVU reported $152 million in research expenditures, which are funds spent to conduct research. Last year, the number reached $231 million, what was a […] The post WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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