Editor’s note: The Times West Virginian is illustrating the 12 Days of Christmas with local features each day leading to Dec. 25. FAIRMONT, W.Va. — On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave me seven swans a swimming. The Times West Virginian’s beautiful swans are dancers from the[Read More…]
Month: December 2014
Winner-take-all political approach not sound
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia, of course, is not the only state concerned about the future of coal as a significant energy source in the United States. And it’s not the only state where President Barack Obama gets plenty of criticism for the problems faced[Read More…]
Ex-W.Va. bank officer liable in elder abuse case
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A former Monroe County bank executive has been found liable in an elder abuse case and ordered to pay the 98-year-old victim more than $325,000 in damages. Betty B. Brown, former senior vice president at First National Bank of Peterstown, was found liable for converting funds and[Read More…]
W.Va. Chamber upset with minimum wage rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s minimum wage workers are set to get a raise come Jan. 1, the first of two increases that will bring the wage to $8.75 by next year. But the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, which did not initially oppose the wage hike, now has concerns[Read More…]
W.Va. Republicans step into leadership, limelight
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Before taking the full plunge into their respective leadership roles, Republican elected officials made a stop at The Resort at Glade Springs on Thursday to meet with area leaders on the upcoming lawmaking sessions. Perhaps it was only Delegate John O’Neal, R-Raleigh, the new Majority Whip, who[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. NEWLY FREED CUBAN WHO SPIED FOR US PORTRAYED AS[Read More…]
Newspapers seeking police reporter, copy editor/designer and press operator
POLICE REPORTER — The Charleston Daily Mail is seeking a police/crime/breaking news reporter. This job takes a mix of tenacity and sensitivity. Much of the job will include breaking news but also branches out into coverage of policing and crime trends, as well as features. It’s an interesting mix that would[Read More…]
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin: Developing Our State, Strengthening Our Future
A column by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin This week, it was my privilege to join executives and key leadership from Diamond Electric Manufacturing Corporation in announcing the company’s decision to relocate its North American headquarters to West Virginia. With this investment, Diamond Electric’s West Virginia facility has grown to be the company’s[Read More…]
Karr appointed interim executive director of Mountaineer Food Bank
GASSAWAY, W.Va. — Mountaineer Food Bank has a new leader: The board of directors of Mountaineer Food Bank — which currently serve over 600 programs in 48 counties in West Virginia — appointed Dave Karr of Grand Ledge, Mich., as the interim executive director. Karr is a certified fund raising executive with nearly 32 years of food[Read More…]
University of Charleston to build sports facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston announced Wednesday plans to begin construction on a long-awaited sports facility estimated to cost $15.5 million. Having been in various stages of development for years, the project recently secured a major source of funding when the Martha Gaines and Russell Wehrle Memorial Foundation[Read More…]
