CHARLESTON, W.Va. — About a dozen people were on board in Charleston for the inaugural run of the new I-Ride 79 bus service Tuesday between the Capital City and Morgantown. Decorated in flashy, but sleek livery unique to the route, the bus will make stops along the way in or[Read More…]
Month: July 2014
Mine layoffs, other coalfield woes mounting
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — It has been another difficult two weeks for the region’s embattled coal industry. About 575 coal miners at Cliff Natural Resources Pinnacle Mine could be impacted by a WARN, or Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act issued by the company last week[Read More…]
World Cup hopes are dashed
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, July 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. A JOURNEY BEGUN WITH THE BEST INTENTIONS ENDS[Read More…]
The Register-Herald in Beckley hiring for three positions
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Register-Herald, a leading daily newspaper in southern West Virginia, is looking to add staff. The 20,000-circulation Register-Herald is located in Beckley, which is the business and medical hub for the region. The newspaper has three openings. Candidates for any of the three positions, should send resume and references to Editor[Read More…]
Alpha Natural Resources’ vice president to chair VCEA
LEBANON, Va. — Donald “Donnie” Ratliff has been named the new chairman of the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance Inc. Ratliff, Alpha Natural Resources’ vice president of state governmental affairs for Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Wyoming, assumed the new post with VCEA effective in June. Prior to that, he served on the VCEA board. VCEA is a non-profit[Read More…]
W.Va. school building authority chief named
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — David Sneed, an educational planner for Project and Construction Services Inc., will replace Mark Manchin Tuesday as the West Virginia School Building Authority’s next executive director. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced the appointment Monday, saying he is confident Sneed’s experience will help him serve in his new[Read More…]
Action in W.Va. case expected after birth control ruling
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for South Charleston car dealer Joe Holland expect a federal judge in West Virginia will soon make a swift ruling in their favor after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that employers can refuse to pay for contraception for religious reasons. Local proponents of reproductive rights[Read More…]
W.Va. board should table superintendent hire
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Today in Charleston, the West Virginia Board of Education is expected to consider hiring Michael Martirano as the new Superintendent of Schools. Since he was announced as the board’s choice last week, most consider it a forgone conclusion the board will vote[Read More…]
Westover church raises 50-foot flag for July 4
WESTOVER, W.Va. — Riverside Apostolic Church, 336 Dents Run Blvd., is flying an American flag that stretches 50 feet. It honors the country and the men and women who fight for it. Pastor David Hudson said the stars and stripes go up for almost all holidays with a patriotic tie:[Read More…]
