Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, July 6, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. GREEK FINANCE MINISTER RESIGNS AFTER ‘NO’ BAILOUT VOTE[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Capito to participate in 54th Annual Alderson 4th of July Parade
Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) will walk in the 54th Annual Alderson 4th of July Parade in the City of Alderson. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Route 12 and Virginia Street in Alderson, WV, 24910. Members of the media[Read More…]
West Virginia students to benefit from STEM Education Center
Senator Manchin calls on officials to ensure the necessary state and federal funding to enhance STEM programming Washington, D.C. – As many as 1,000 West Virginia students per year stand to benefit from the recent acquisition of the $20 million Canaan Valley Institute (CVI) facilities in Tucker County. The National[Read More…]
Special message from Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER WHILE EXPLORING WILD, WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA A column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (July 1, 2015) -This week, West Virginians across the Mountain State are celebrating Independence Day with family and friends. Whether your summer plan includes taking a long weekend to explore some of what[Read More…]
Mercer County Delegates express condolences for longtime reporter, Barbara Hawkins
Bluefield, W.Va. – Delegates that represent portions of Mercer County, including Joe Ellington R-Mercer, Marty Gearheart-R-Mercer, Cliff Moore, D-McDowell and John Shott, R-Mercer, expressed their condolences on the death of Ms. Barbara Hawkins, a longtime reporter for the Bluefield area. · “Barbara was an exceptional individual and good friend[Read More…]
State Treasurer releases patriotic themed list of unclaimed property names
Charleston, W.Va – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, people around the country will celebrate our Nation’s independence. But for some West Virginians, there may be another reason to celebrate. In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office compiled a list of patriotic[Read More…]
Cass Scenic Railroad running special night train on Friday
Mountain Rail Adventure releases summer schedule CASS, W.Va. – If a unique family adventure sounds good this Independence Day weekend, consider visiting the Cass Scenic Railroad on Friday to ride the rails to Whittaker from historic downtown Cass on a three-hour round trip train ride that includes a weiner roast, fireside music and a nighttime return[Read More…]
Greenbrier hosts some big presences for Classic
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — A star-studded field of pro-am tournament competitors drew golf fans and autograph-seekers to The Old White TPC at The Greenbrier Wednesday. The celebrity guests included professional players and coaches from many other sports. New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and former Los Angeles Lakers[Read More…]
Can Tiger write Greenbrier Classic’s best storyline ever?
A column by Mitch Vingle, sports editor of The Charleston Gazette WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Tiger’s back. That’s not the news, although he’s in today’s Greenbrier Classic for only the second time and first since 2012. No. The subject is Tiger Woods’ back. And the focus is its health.[Read More…]
Marshall spending $500K on president’s home redo
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Marshall University expects to spend about $500,000 in ongoing renovations of its president’s house, a historic 1920s-era structure the school says was last renovated in the ‘70s. Brandi Jacobs-Jones, Marshall’s senior vice president for operations and chief of staff for interim President Gary White, said the work[Read More…]
