An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — We believe the West Virginia Supreme Court made the correct decision in not allowing Democrat Erik Wells, a former State Senator, to run as an Independent for Kanawha County Circuit Court. The Court’s 4-1 decision was announced on Monday and upheld a[Read More…]
Month: September 2016
Affordable day care increasing challenge
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Whether it’s a family with two working parents or a single-parent home, affordable child care is a critical part of making it all work. But the announcement last week that the Enterprise Child Development Center in Huntington is closing its doors is a[Read More…]
Four overdoses result in two deaths in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. — Four people overdosed on drugs, leading to two deaths, within 13 hours Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning in Wheeling. “Four overdoses is very unusual and raises a red flag,” Wheeling Police Department spokesman Philip Stahl said, adding that three of the overdose victims were women and[Read More…]
Huttonsville man to be on ballot for governor
HUTTONSVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginians will have a fifth choice for governor in the November general election. Phillip Hudok, of Huttonsville, has collected more than the 6,645 signatures required to be placed on the November ballot as a Constitution Party candidate. Hudok joins fellow Constitution Party office-seekers Darrell Castle and[Read More…]
Pendleton County navy base purchase falls through
SUGAR GROVE, W.Va. — The U.S. General Services Administration announced Tuesday that the high bidders for the former Navy Base were unable to complete the transaction. The GSA plans “to engage the market through a re-offering of the Sugar Grove Station facility,” according to GSA publicist Sherrie Taylor. The GSA[Read More…]
Parkersburg to celebrate new 57-mile water trail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A combined 57 miles of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers have been officially designated as the Ohio River Water Trail, in an effort to promote water recreation opportunities in Wood County. The designation was granted by the West Virginia Recreational Trails Advisory Board after about six[Read More…]
Marion County candidate off ballot due to ruling
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals came to an agreement on a case that has removed a Marion County candidate from the Marion County November General Election ballot. On Sept. 7, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard the arguments for and against a case[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Sept. 14
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW CHINA FUELED PAIN AND TRUMP SUPPORT Crushed by Chinese competition and feeling[Read More…]
State unveils program to prevent suicide among veterans: Mountain State 22
Press Release: Mountain State 22 aims to increase awareness of risk factors contributing to veterans’ suicides CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin joined officials from the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and representatives of a variety of veterans’ organizations on Sept. 7 to announce the Mountain State[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Marshall University to host safety conference Sept. 14-15
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Marshall University Division of Applied Science and Technology and the Safety Technology Advisory Board will host the second annual Marshall Safety Conference (MSC) in September in Huntington. This year’s MSC will focus on the growing list of tasks and responsibilities for safety specialists and how to manage[Read More…]