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From the Well

 
 

 

  “The Well” at the center of the West Virginia State Capitol is a casual meeting place for lawmakers, lobbyists, citizens, and staff. It’s located in the Capitol Rotunda and is often busy during the legislature’s 60-day Regular Session.  
 

 

 

 

  Hundreds gather to celebrate the life of Doug Skaff

Delegate Andy Shamblin says waste management company taking the steps to resolve issues after a series of complaints surfaced

 
 

 

 

News Headlines

 

 

 

State Government 

Residents And Officials Assess Damage, Death Toll After Weekend Of Flash Floods

West Virginia Gov. Morrisey seeks flood recovery volunteers, warns of scams

Governor Morrisey visits flood damage in Fairmont

WV price gouging laws now in effect: Attorney General

WV DEP seeks emergency bids to plug natural gas/oil well on Bridgeport residential property

 

Federal Government 

West Virginia Sens. Capito, Justice pledge resources, urge caution following weekend flooding Rep. 

Rep. Moore: Clawback of CPB direct funding will not affect West Virginia Public Broadcasting

 

State & Local News 

Toddler, teenager among 6 dead in Ohio County flood

 

Other States’ News 

Suspect’s car found as police continue search after killing of Minnesota lawmaker

Ohio bill would give counties power to cut property taxes

 

National & World News 

Trump to leave G7 summit early due to Middle East situation

Trump tells Iran citizens to evacuate

Israel says it’s not interested in ceasefire with Iran

 

Business/Financial/Economic Development 

The Israel-Iran conflict continues but markets seem unfazed

The Trump family’s next venture, a mobile phone company

 

Children & Families 

 109 children rescued, 244 arrested in child exploitation sting, FBI says

 

Courts & Crime  

W.Va. gets up to $53M as Purdue Pharma settlement finalized

Duracell Sues Energizer Over Battery Life Claims in New Ad Campaign

 

Editorials & Opinions 

Reporter’s Notebook: A requiem for Doug Skaff

A Monday Mesh: Juneteenth, No Kings and Losing Doug Skaff

 

Education 

BridgeValley President gives update on U.S. Department of Education consulting role

New AI-national security partnership at Fairmont State University

West Virginia law expands school counselor requirements amid concerns over staffing and funding

WVU Board Of Governors Bids Farewell To President Gee, Departing Members

WVU tuition to increase following Board of Govs meeting

WVU terminates food service contract with Sodexo

Hope Scholarship deadline approaches; school staff discuss enrollment impact

 

Elections & Politics

Former Mingo Democratic candidate hopes to rebuild party

 

Energy & Environment  

Williams NESE Project to Build 10-Mile Loop in Lancaster County, PA

Trump Trade Deal Lifts Ethane Export Ban to China; Cargo to India

Amid regional conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains critical oil chokepoint

 

First Responders, Military/Veterans

Flood destroys local firehouse

Bee Line March Wreath Laying Ceremony honors legacy of local Revolutionary War heroes

 

Health Care 

Cabell-Huntington Health Department join Move More with Active SWV Challenge

Improving Outcomes: WVU School of Nursing students work with WVU Medicine Children’s to enhance patient care experience

 

Insurance 

Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

 

Interesting News  

What’s with all these flies and gnats?!

DIY Guide: How to Protect Your Family and Pets From Fleas and Ticks in West Virginia

 

Pop Culture (Media, Music, Movies, etc.) 

West Virginia native wins Jeopardy! in landslide victory

Tyler Childers announces new album ‘Snipe Hunter’

 

Senior Citizens

WVU Medicine Geriatrics meets the growing demand of specialized care for older adults

 

Sports 

Big 12 schedule matrix reveals conference opponents for both WVU basketball programs

American Cup brings world-class diving to Morgantown this week

 

Substance Use Disorder

Recovery Point’s new behavioral health clinic begins providing services

West Virginia joins $7.4 billion opioid settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma and its owners

 

Technology & Utilities  

Tucker County Residents Push Back Against Big Tech In Their Backyard

West Virginians Rally Against AEP Rate Hike and Solar Cuts Ahead of PSC Hearing

Appalachian Power PSC Rate Increase Hearing Begins Tuesday

Appalachian Power to use mobile unit to replace flooded substation near Wheeling

 

Tourism & Nature 

Tour de Coal and Yak Fest set to draw thousands to St. Albans this weekend

 

 

     

 

 

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