Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE BOMBS HAVE STRUCK AGAIN A wave of coordinated explosions rattles cities across[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
BIC heads to Morgantown for energy-focused regional event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Business & Industry Council will continue its annual tour around the state when it heads to Morgantown on Aug. 16. The regional meeting, “Putting West Virginia Back to Work: Our Energy Future”, will put a special focus on West Virginia’s energy economy with the[Read More…]
8-11: A day to remind us to always work safely
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There are so many days of the year we never forget: birthdays, New Year’s Day, July Fourth, Halloween, Thanksgiving and of course, Christmas. Then there’s Easter, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and so on. And specialty[Read More…]
Region needs to promote its combined potential
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — “Think regionally” is good advice when it comes to economic development. Although our cities and towns often have their local rivalries, it is the clusters of population and commerce – often crossing traditional governmental borders – that are the real economic engines in[Read More…]
Kanawha judge blocks WV right-to-work law
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha circuit judge Wednesday evening issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of West Virginia’s new right-to-work law. In issuing the injunction, Judge Jennifer Bailey said that until legal questions about the law can be resolved, enforcement of it could cause irreparable harm to unions and union workers.[Read More…]
Parents again told day care near WV Capitol to close
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tiffany Williams spent most of Wednesday morning calling day cares in the region, hoping one might be able to take her 2-year-old on short notice. Two told her they “might” have an available spot for her child. Five offered her a place on their waiting lists. “We[Read More…]
New WV school bus law to add to student safety
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Police across West Virginia will now have an easier time pursuing and charging drivers who endanger the lives of students by passing activated school bus stop signs. New legislation, which went into effect June 10, allows law enforcement officers to charge the owner of a vehicle with[Read More…]
Wheeling’s Brewfest highlights budding industry
WHEELING, W.Va. — Those who brew and admire craft beer will want to visit Wheeling’s Heritage Port Aug. 20 for the third-annual Mountaineer Brewfest. The event will present 11 West Virginia breweries, all serving the various beverages they’ve created. Brewfest founder Jeff Hayes said the program’s original intent was to[Read More…]
WVU-Parkersburg has first enrollment hike in years
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Enrollment has increased at West Virginia University at Parkersburg going into the fall semester, a first in a number of years, college officials said Wednesday. “As the fall semester is about to begin, we are experiencing our first uptick in enrollments in many years,” WVU-P President Fletcher[Read More…]
Horse show a long tradition at Mannington fair
MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The third day of the Mannington District Fair offered different events for fair attendees to enjoy. One of the events that draws a crowd at the Mannington District Fair is the horse show. There has been a horse show every year of the Mannington District Fair, superintendent of[Read More…]