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Why Hawaii may be a blue ocean for advisor AUM growth

Why Hawaii may be a blue ocean for advisor AUM growth

Research shows advisors in the Aloha State could see more than $900 million in client assets on average, while fierce competition places New York near the bottom in state rankings. SEC-registered dvisors based in Hawaii may face less competition...

Experts share ways to break barriers for minorities seeking mental health care

Experts share ways to break barriers for minorities seeking mental health care

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In West Virginia, 337,000 adults have a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. WDTV spoke with mental health professionals on...

Jason Ortitay highlights tech industry growth and education initiatives

Jason Ortitay highlights tech industry growth and education initiatives

State Rep. Jason Ortitay | Pennsylvania 46th Legislative DistrictState Rep. Jason Ortitay | Pennsylvania 46th Legislative District Jason Ortitay, a notable commentator on technological advancements, shared insights on the growing significance of...

Viral Comedian Courtney Michelle Is Taking Her Autobiographical Sketch Show on Tour: ‘If You’re a Comedian, You Need to Hear a Chuckle to Survive’

Viral Comedian Courtney Michelle Is Taking Her Autobiographical Sketch Show on Tour: ‘If You’re a Comedian, You Need to Hear a Chuckle to Survive’

It’s a long, hard journey from a poor childhood in West Virginia to internet virality, but Courtney Michelle stuck the landing. And now the comedian, actress and macro-influencer is preparing to take her act to the next level: a five-city tour of...

Proposed rule change could allow boaters to fire up the "big motor" on small lakes in W.Va.

Proposed rule change could allow boaters to fire up the "big motor" on small lakes in W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has posted some proposed rule changes for public comment. A couple of the changes address recent legislation which either necessitated additional regulation or called for obsolete...

Damage to brain health and metabolism at Night through Artificial Light

Damage to brain health and metabolism at Night through Artificial Light

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, USA, 8 July 2025 – In a detailed interview with Genomic Press Innovators & Ideas released today, esteemed neuroscientist Dr. Randy J. Nelson discusses findings from his groundbreaking research on the impact of disrupted...

Gee pens farewell letter to the WVU, Morgantown community

Gee pens farewell letter to the WVU, Morgantown community

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee has penned a letter to the campus community as his four decade career as a university president winds down. Gee’s last day on the job is Monday and new WVU President Michael T....

Major US power operator says AI and data center demands are pushing prices up

Major US power operator says AI and data center demands are pushing prices up

PJM Interconnection (PJM) is the largest power grid operator in the US, serving 65 million customers across the District of Columbia and 13 states, namely Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio,...

Highmark announces John ‘Jay’ Sheehy III as president-elect

Highmark announces John ‘Jay’ Sheehy III as president-elect

John “Jay” Sheehy III (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — Highmark announced that John “Jay” Sheehy III has been named the president-elect of Highmark West Virginia Inc., effective July 21. He will become president of the organization on Jan. 3, 2026,...

Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn't know you needed

Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn't know you needed

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey tells Fox News Digital how his state is heeding the Make America Healthy Again movement, starting with new "Mountaineer Mile trails" in its 32 state parks that have hiking trails. NEWYou can now listen to...

Roster-building challenges worth it for OVAC All-Star Game coaching staffs

Roster-building challenges worth it for OVAC All-Star Game coaching staffs

THE COACHES — Ohio head coach Bernie Thompson, left, and West Virginia head coach Tim Brown, right, smile during Tuesday’s OVAC Luncheon in Wheeling University’s Center for Educational Technologies. The two coaches will guide their players through...

Like it or not, radar means ET knows we're here

Like it or not, radar means ET knows we're here

If you're hoping that we can avoid the attention of alien civilizations by lying low, it's a bit late now. A new study released by the Royal Astronomical Society indicates that our radar systems are already screaming our location to ET...

Politically Connected Program Gets Opioid Funds While Experts Warn It May Not Work

Politically Connected Program Gets Opioid Funds While Experts Warn It May Not Work

The audio above originally aired in the July 9, 2025 episode of West Virginia Morning. WVPB’s Chris Schulz spoke with students Jessica Riley and Drew Solt to discuss this story. Read more in this special series from students at West Virginia...

Well known Capitol figure John Law dies at 68

Well known Capitol figure John Law dies at 68

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man regarded as a giant in healthcare policy in West Virginia is being fondly remembered by those who knew and worked with him. John Law, who served for many years as the spokesman for the state Department of Health and Human...

Tornado warnings are usually issued within in minutes, in the future we may get a 2-hour notice

Tornado warnings are usually issued within in minutes, in the future we may get a 2-hour notice

The Severe Storms Laboratory is testing out the new tech. Here's a closer look at how it works WASHINGTON — When severe storms threaten, every minute counts. Traditionally, warnings for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are issued about 15 to 30...

‘Inside Edition’ names Eva Pilgrim as next anchor

‘Inside Edition’ names Eva Pilgrim as next anchor

Subscribe to NCS for the latest news, project case studies and product announcements in broadcast technology, creative design and engineering delivered to your inbox. Eva Pilgrim will join CBS Media Ventures’ “Inside Edition” as its new anchor,...

Trial of the century: 100 years later, why the Scopes case still matters

Trial of the century: 100 years later, why the Scopes case still matters

DAYTON, TN – Inside a sweltering courtroom in July, a fierce debate was underway here in this small Tennessee town. Modern science versus religion and the battle over what is taught inside America’s public schools and how. The legal titans squared...

Synthetic dyes are out. Here’s who’s in and how they’re achieving it

Synthetic dyes are out. Here’s who’s in and how they’re achieving it

America’s colourful food landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Long used to enhance visual appeal in breakfast cereals, bakery toppings and candies, synthetic dyes are being phased out at a rapid clip. The push is being led by the US Food and...

Four States Pass Laws Allowing OTC Ivermectin, More States Pending Legislation

Four States Pass Laws Allowing OTC Ivermectin, More States Pending Legislation

Four states passed laws allowing for over the counter (OTC) sale of ivermectin (Stromectol; Merck)—a drug that has been a topic of controversy and gained significant attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid the passages, concerns are abound...

Experts Warn of Spreading Tick Bite Disease

Experts Warn of Spreading Tick Bite Disease

A rapidly spreading disease caused by tick bites has now found its way to Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C., according to a study, published in the Journal of Medical Entomology, released earlier this year. "Tick-borne...

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