Month: March 2016

Huntington episode of HBO ‘Vice’ series airing soon

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — After President Barack Obama’s visit to Charleston in October, HBO’s “Vice” made two trips to Huntington to film footage for an episode about the drug epidemic. One of those trips included a ride along with the Huntington Fire Department and Deputy Chief Jan Rader, who is also[Read More…]

Get involved in nonpartisan judicial elections

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — This spring, West Virginia is making a historic change in the way it selects its judges. Since the state’s creation in 1863, judges – from magistrates to the Supreme Court – have been chosen in partisan elections. In other words, candidates identified themselves[Read More…]

Martinsburg has furry new marketing mascot

MARTINSBURG — Marti, a stuffed black bear, is the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s new mascot — and he’s already gaining attention while traveling around the state. “Adding Marti as our mascot is a small act that we feel will produce big results and visibility for us and Berkeley[Read More…]

Revival in the halls of Logan High

LOGAN, W.Va. — On Thursday, March 24, a Logan County student did something virtually unheard of in today’s society — preached in the hall of a school. Logan High School Junior Skyler Miller drew a sizable group of students who settled on the floor of the school hall and listened[Read More…]

Miss. woman continues WV-founded cross ministry

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Like rhododendron, historic farmhouses, grazing deer and an occasional black bear trying to meander his way safely across a two-lane country road, they’ve become a common fixture in the beautiful landscape of the rolling West Virginia hills. Three crosses — two smaller light blue on the ends and[Read More…]

After 15 years, Beckley police relaunch bike patrols

BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Beckley Police Department is rolling out a new set of bike patrols in an effort to keep improving relations between the department and the community. If you pay attention to the Uptown Beckley area, you just might see one of the officers cruising around and mingling with[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, March 28

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 28, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT MAJOR WORLD ECONOMY IS EMERGING AS A GLOBAL HUB FOR MONEY LAUNDERING[Read More…]

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Election Update: Sheet metal workers endorse Kessler

Kessler receives sixth labor endorsement in gubernatorial campaign CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 (SMW) announced Friday that the organization is endorsing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jeff Kessler for Governor: SMW Local 33 Business Manager, Scott Mazzulli, says Kessler has always fought for the people and is the only[Read More…]

Gov. Tomblin’s action on bills during the 2016 Legislative Session

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During the 2016 Legislative Session, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has taken action on the following bills:  March 25, 2016 SB283​ – Creating crime when fire is caused by operation of a clandestine drug laboratory HB2205 – Creating the crime of prohibited sexual contact by a psychotherapist HB2366 – Relating generally to[Read More…]

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