CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston has announced the continuation of its ‘Speaker Series,’ with three speakers coming to campus this spring. Wednesday, March 16, 2016 What Does the Future of Terrorism Look Like? Professor R. Nicholas Burns Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
WVMA Announces 2016 Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) will host the second annual Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference (MMDC) March 23-24, 2016, at the Charleston Civic Center in conjunction with the West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition. One of the region’s largest manufacturing events, it combines the former WVMA[Read More…]
Media Alert: Senates Manchin, Markey opposing FDA nominee
Senates Manchin, Markey set press conference, along with law enforcement, medical and public health leaders in call for reforms at FDA to address opioid crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) will hold a press conference on Monday, February 22 to discuss their opposition to the[Read More…]
Ad-Libs Advertising Column: Less talk can lead to more sales
By John Foust RALEIGH, N.C. — Andy was telling me about his dealings with media sales people. “Since I run a local business, I hear from a lot of people,” he said. “One particular meeting really stands out, because he talked himself out of a sale. As soon as he said ‘hello,’[Read More…]
Sen. President Bill Cole: New plan to get state moving
There is no doubt that West Virginia is facing an economic and a fiscal crisis. We are reminded constantly of our troubled times. Miners being laid off because of President Obama’s War on Coal. A majority of our adults not working. High unemployment. Dead last in job growth because we[Read More…]
At the Capitol Feb. 15-19: Are budget cuts the answer?
By Phil Kabler For West Virginia Press CHARLESTON,W.Va. — With a $430 million budget gap pending in the 2016-17 state budget, and little progress so far on tax increase proposals by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to close the gap, House Finance Committee Chairman Eric Nelson, R-Kanawha, asked state agency heads[Read More…]
Energy Column: Renewables: A square peg in a round hole
By Greg Kozera I must admit I’m confused. I have read several articles recently in the Charleston Gazette-Mail saying that we don’t want this gas boom and that renewables are our future for energy and creating jobs. I have to strongly disagree. It is time for a little West Virginia common[Read More…]
Sex crime survivor strives to be ‘catalyst for change’
EDITOR’S NOTE: It is the policy of the Daily Telegraph not to identify victims of sexual assault. However, in the following story the victim allowed us to use her name in the hope it may inspire others to come forward. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For Jenefer Miller Crim, legislation that is[Read More…]
Carrier ‘dedicated life to Bluefield Daily Telegraph’
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A dedicated veteran paper carrier for the Daily Telegraph passed away Wednesday night. Jack Mitchem Jr. 55, of the Princeton area, served the Daily Telegraph as an independent contractor for 38 years. Daily Telegraph Circu-lation Manager Christina Meadows said ink was in Mitchem’s blood. “He was awesome,”[Read More…]
WV agencies foresee dire effects from deeper cuts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another round of state budget cuts would force West Virginia agencies to lay off hundreds of employees, and force closure of state parks and recreational areas, college branch campuses, correctional facilities, State Police detachments and a state hospital. That’s according to responses from state agencies to a[Read More…]