WILLIAJSON, W.Va. — The Williamson Daily News is looking for a full-time sport reporter. Candidates should have great writing skills, good computer skills. Sports writing experience preferred, but not necessary. Experience in also photography is a plus. Interested candidates should send resumes and writing samples toKyle Lovern, editor Williamson Daily News, at [email protected] or by mail at 38 West 2nd Ave.Williamson, WV[Read More…]
Month: June 2015
25 apply for Harrison County Economic Development Corp. director’s job
by Jim Davis The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Twenty-five people have applied to become executive director of the Harrison County Economic Development Corp., the agency’s interim board of directors learned Wednesday. Seven of the applicants are from West Virginia, said Kathy Wagner, the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce president[Read More…]
Embattled Parkersburg mayor retires before hearing
By Evan Bevins The Parkersburg News And Sentinel PARKERS BURG, W.Va. — Flanked by department heads, his attorneys and supporters, Mayor Bob Newell announced his retirement Wednesday morning, the day before a hearing to determine whether he could remain in office was to convene. “The reason I’m doing it, really,[Read More…]
Federal judge denies nine Blankenship defense motions
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald Reporter BECKLEY, W.Va. — District Court Judge Irene C. Berger denied nine defense motions Wednesday, all of which asked for Count One in the superseding indictment against former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship to be dismissed. Motions 21-29, filed April 7, asked for the dismissal of Count[Read More…]
State officials want Common Core lawsuit dismissed
By Eric Eyre The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and schools Superintendent Michael Martirano want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Berkeley County Delegate Michael Folk, who’s seeking the repeal Common Core educational standards being taught in public schools.[Read More…]
Column: Gov. Tomblin looks at reinvesting in W.Va., fighting substance abuse
By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin During the five years I have served as your governor, I have made it a priority to develop a skilled workforce, reduce our state’s prison and regional jail inmate population, rehabilitate those offenders when possible, and fight the battle against substance abuse. I know there is[Read More…]
Charleston Daily Mail Column: Goodwin says enough with rising cost of higher education
By Kay Goodwin On June 22, 2015, the state’s Higher Education Policy Commission will consider a request by the Board of Governors of West Virginia University to increase tuition and fees on its in-state students by $670 a year. The proposed hike is just a hair short of ten percent.[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin appoints Cramer to 2nd Circuit Court
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Cramer as Circuit Court Judge for the 2nd Judicial Court Circuit serving Marshall, Tyler and Wetzel counties. Cramer will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former Circuit Court Judge Mark Karl. “Jeff’s background as a county[Read More…]
WV Center on Budget and Policy hosting economic development training
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The WV Center on Budget and Policy is hosting economic development training. According to the WVCBP, the goal of the June 12 meeting is to “help progressives win on important economic issues facing West Virginia working families.” Fiscal policy analyst Sean O’Leary, who has worked for over five years[Read More…]
Hundreds gathering to ‘knock West Virginia off the top of the worst health lists’
Organizers: Economic development issue as much as a health issue BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — West Virginians from all over the state will converge on West Virginia Wesleyan Friday and Saturday for the second annual “Try This conference.” The goal is knocking the West Virginia off the top of the worst health lists. Those[Read More…]
