WVU announces internal employment transition for hundreds

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Effective Oct. 31, hundreds of West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) employees will transition to direct employment for WVU. In addition to streamlining processes and improving access to resources, officials said the move will better align the infrastructure and mission of the institution. Executive Director of Strategic Communication released the following statement::…

Allegheny Metallurgical Powers Up Barbour County Longwall ready to hire workers

VOLGA,W.Va. –– West Virginia-based, Allegheny Metallurgical, forecasts the creation of new high-paying jobs after powering up their state-of-the-art longwall. The company announced the advancement as a result of their recent $1 billion investment into the mine site, facilities, and employees. “We have built a world-class team and facility here at Allegheny Met,” stated Eric Lipinski,…

Experts weigh-in on vaccinations, exemptions as legal arguments advance

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As several cases related to vaccine exemptions—cases involving religious exemptions—are moving through the courts in Raleigh, Gilmer and Berkeley counties, two medical experts, one retired with pre-vaccine experience and another aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, are weighing in. Retired Dr. James McJunkins described his experience during the polio outbreak when…