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Morrisey petitions US Supreme Court to review Medicaid including gender-affirming surgeries
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday afternoon that he is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, the April decision by the Fourth Circuit Court on West Virginia Medicaid providing gender-affirming surgeries.
Cleveland-Cliffs Plans Weirton, West Virginia, Operations
American steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs plans to reopen operations in Weirton, West Virginia. The $150 million project is expected to create 600 jobs in Brooke and Hancock counties. The company will repurpose its existing tin facility, which shut down in February, to produce steel for electric grid transformers. Production is scheduled...
Former collegiate runner overcomes cancer diagnosis and graduates with 4.0 GPA
MORGANTOWN W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) - Petal Palmer used to spend her days running as a cross country and track athlete for West Virginia University. But her life’s passion for running took a turn when she was diagnosed with cancer back in 2022 at just 20 years old. “My reality,...
2024 Italian American of the Year: Rita Carapellotti
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 Italian American of the Year is a woman known for her generosity, kindness and charity to the community. Rita Carapellotti loves the Ohio Valley and says she strives to make it a “better place to live.” LINK: Italian American of the Year honored at Undo’s Upper Ohio Valley Italian […]
Ed Etzel – Celebrating 40 Years Since Near-Perfect Olympic Gold Win
Dr. Ed Etzel, WVU's gold-medal-winning rifle coach, reminisces on his near-perfect score at the 1984 Summer Olympics, sharing anecdotes of post-victory media frenzy and unique drug-testing practices. Ed Etzel's impressive 599 tally in the English Match smallbore rifle event set an Olympic record. West Virginia University has a rich history...
Despite veteran returnees, WVU women’s basketball team expects newcomers to provide a big impact
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineer women’s basketball team will take very high expectations into its 2024-25 season, as it returns four starters from last year’s 25-8 club that advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. WVU’s second-year head coach Mark Kellogg is now tasked with...
Campers Inn RV Supporting National Motocross Championship
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For 2024, MX Sports Inc., producer of the 43rd Annual Monster Energy Amateur National Motocross Championship presented by AMSOIL announced that Campers Inn RV will be on-site providing Mobile RV Service throughout the week of the National, July 27 to Aug. 3, according to a release.
American Idol runner-up HunterGirl to perform in Morgantown Friday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Country music star HunterGirl will be performing in Morgantown tonight. HunterGirl came in second place on American Idol’s twentieth season in 2022. She will perform at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater as part of the Ruby Summer Concert Series. Kate Boytek will open the show...
WVSN Notebook 7/26/24: WVU Football Events, Breaking News
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Lot of love for our ladies 🫶 pic.twitter.com/5aAEGBSezn. — West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) July 26, 2024. Update (2:30 PM) – Loved spending my 16th Birthday in Morgantown last night! Thanks for...
Local water department asking property owners to complete service line inventory survey
WHEELING, W.Va. — In response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules, officials with the City of Wheeling’s Water Department are asking residents and business owners to complete a Service Line Inventory Survey, the primary purpose being to identify homes/buildings that have lead water service lines. The survey is available on the City’s website HERE. A […]
WVU Cancer Institute to open outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The WVU Cancer Institute is opening a new outpatient clinic for geriatric cancer patients. When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the primary focus of medical care becomes the cancer itself with other conditions taking the back seat, officials said. However, older adults can have chronic medical problems and other physical, cognitive and social needs that cannot be overlooked.
Martinelli to become president and CEO of WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — Tony Martinelli, Pharm.D., M.B.A., who currently serves as the president and CEO of WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital, will take on the added responsibility of serving as the president and CEO of WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital effective Aug. 15. He will assume the role...
Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration, replacing Mark Scott, who served in the position since 2021. McHugh most recently served as the Deputy Secretary of Administration and Director of the General Services Division. A state employee since 2006, McHugh brings extensive knowledge and experience […] The post Gov. Justice appoints John McHugh as acting Secretary for the Department of Administration appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.