Doctor taking opioid overdose problem into his own hands
By By Jenni Vincent The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - Dr. John Aldis had no way of knowing when he graduated from medical school 44 years ago that something else from that same time - the federal...
View ArticleWVU reaching out to students studying in Europe
By The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia University says it is reaching out to its partners in France to ensure the safety of the five WVU students studying there.WVU says all five...
View ArticleHundreds shine light on lives of homeless youth
By By Jeffrey Saulton Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. (AP) - About 300 volunteers showed up to show "There is more than meets the eye" when it comes to homeless youth at the second annual...
View ArticleSun power rising across West Virginia
By Andrew Brown The number of West Virginia homeowners and businesses installing solar panels is increasing as solar co-ops continue to pop up in various regions of the state. On Thursday, the newest...
View ArticleWVJobfinder.com network gains first affiliate
The jobs website launched by Charleston Newspapers earlier this year has gained its first affiliate site, with the announcement this week that the Braxton Citizens' News has joined the network.John...
View ArticlePutnam County heroin bust leaves three facing charges
By Elaina Sauber A drug bust in Hurricane has three people facing multiple charges after officials said they found heroin and needles within reach of a child Wednesday. Joshua Perkins, Brittany...
View ArticleRemembering Booker T. Washington, 'The man from Malden'
By Andrew Brown The small church hall was once again filled with the rhythmic tones of soprano and baritone voices as they melded together to sing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." A crowd of several...
View ArticleThings to do today: Nov. 15, 2015
MusicGEORGE CLINTON AND PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: 7 p.m., Mainstage, Morgantown, 444 Chestnut St., Morgantown. Tickets: $39 in advance; $55 at the door. Info: 304-291-5060 or...
View ArticleWVU journalism professors' books generating buzz
By Erin Beck Two West Virginia University journalism professors are getting attention over recently released books, one on the nation's opioid crisis and one on sex work.John Temple's book, "American...
View ArticleForest Service deems soil testing for planned pipeline useless, new study set...
By Rick Steelhammer Contractors working for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline are poised to begin a second round of soil surveys through the Monongahela National Forest for use in establishing the route of...
View ArticleRick Steelhammer: It's Odd Day, people, and all I got was this crummy column
Lacking a social life and time management skills, I customarily write the words that appear in this column on Friday nights, after my last shift of the week as a Gazette-Mail reporter comes to an...
View ArticleGrievances over biweekly pay stall after unsuccessful mediation
By Phil Kabler A personnel grievance filed by 24 Department of Transportation employees who contend they have been shorted about six days of pay this calendar year when they were switched from...
View ArticleEssays on Faith
By By The Rev. Dr. Richard C. Lamb Leaves lie scattered on the ground. If not raked up, they become part of the soil, nurturing the roots of trees, bushes and grass. And so the cycle of nature repeats...
View ArticleDebate Takeaways: Somber on Paris, disputes over Wall Street
By By KEN THOMAS Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Call it a tale of two debates.The deadly attacks in Paris cast a somber mood at the start of the second Democratic presidential debate, but the...
View ArticleVFW post suspends activities amid investigation of finances
By The Associated Press HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - A Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Huntington has suspended all activities amid an investigation of its finances.The investigation of East Huntington...
View ArticleCompany puts used fracking fluid to other uses
By By David Beard The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Deep-well injection of used fracking fluid raises concerns of environmental pollution and pressure-stimulated earthquakes. Just north of...
View ArticleMorgantown theater organization makes cuts to stay afloat
By The Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - A Morgantown theater organization has released its paid staff and canceled its holiday show to stay afloat.West Virginia Public Theatre outgoing board...
View ArticleSABIC dismantling former plant in Wood County
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - Chemical maker SABIC is dismantling its former plant near Washington in Wood County.SABIC spokeswoman Shelia Naab told the Parkersburg News and...
View ArticleWheeling National Heritage Area Corp. director steps down
By The Associated Press WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) - The executive director of the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp. has stepped down.The Intelligencer and Wheeling News Register reports that Jeremy...
View ArticleFrance bombs Islamic State HQ, hunts attacker who got away
By By Greg Keller and Philippe Sotto The Associated Press PARIS - France launched "massive" air strikes on the Islamic State group's de-facto capital in Syria Sunday night, destroying a jihadi...
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