Justice mum on latest foster care concerns as Republicans demand change in ‘broken system’
Photo caption: Jim Justice during the West Virginia State Capitol Day Care Trick or Treat Costume Parade on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2023 in Charleston, W.Va. (Office of the Gov. Jim…
New FBI data shows homicides are slowing in WV. Other crime data, however, remains hard to parse
Photo caption: While the FBI’s data says violent crime is down in West Virginia, experts say it’s to tell the real numbers because many crimes go unreported to the police.…
Localization art market festival returns October 28
Vist Coalfield Development’s West Edge Factory on October 28th (5-9pm) to shop with over 40+ local art vendors, check out the film festival, gallery exhibition, and catch music performances from…
Marshall to present faculty recital at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church October 29
The Marshall University School of Music will present “Triple Treble, a Faculty Recital” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 513 10th St.,…
Huntington mayor files as pre-candidate for West Virginia governor’s race
Photo caption: Huntington Mayor Steve Williams filed as a pre-candidate for the West Virginia’s governor race on Oct. 26, 2023. (Will Price | West Virginia Legislative Photography) BY: LORI KERSEY – OCTOBER…
West Virginia DHHR replaces COVID-19 dashboard with pan respiratory dashboard
Photo caption: The Department of Health and Human Resources has updated the COVID-19 dashboard to be a pan respiratory dashboard. (dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19 | Screenshot) BY: LORI KERSEY – OCTOBER 25, 2023 6:00 AM The…
Marshall to host Tri-State Marching Championships October 28
Annual competition to feature 31 high school bands Marshall University will host 31 high school marching bands on Saturday, Oct. 28, for the annual Tri-State Marching Championships. The event begins…
Medicare open enrollment continues through Dec. 7
BY: LORI KERSEY – OCTOBER 24, 2023 6:00 AM Beginning this month, Medicare beneficiaries can review and change their health insurance coverage for the upcoming year. Open enrollment for the federal health insurance program…
Prevention Empowerment Partnership partners with law enforcement to collect unwanted medication on October 28
The Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP), an initiative of Marshall University Research Corporation and the Center of Excellence for Recovery, will host the National Drug Take Back Day in partnership with…
After hundreds of WVU job cuts, Gee eyes finish line on changes and boasts ‘strong’ finances
Photo caption: WVU President E. Gordon Gee delivered his State of the University remarks Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown, W.Va. (Matt Sunday | WVU…