An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., clearly represents his constituents of both political parties better than many other Democrats on the national stage embody the views of those who elected them. Hard feelings were stirred among millions of Americans during the presidential election campaign.[Read More…]
Month: November 2016
Parkersburg council cuts planned pay raises in half
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Though discussion was mostly calm, tensions flared a couple of times as Parkersburg City Council narrowly voted Tuesday to cut a proposed raise for municipal workers in half. The 5 percent raise for all city employees excluding elected officials and appointed department heads was pitched by Mayor[Read More…]
WV high court rules for landowners in pipeline case
BECKLEY, W.Va. — On Tuesday the state’s highest court upheld a Monroe County judge’s ruling that a proposed natural gas pipeline crossing several counties is not being constructed for public use thus allowing property owners the right to bar surveyors from entering their land. “It’s a great day for private[Read More…]
Coal outlook revised for the better
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Despite a number of economic challenges, the outlook for the domestic coal industry has been revised from negative to stable based on much needed price relief to coal producers. Moody’s Investors Service said the revision was based on a combination of fourth quarter 2016 metallurgical coal prices[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DAYS AFTER ELECTION, BUMPS IN ROAD TO WHITE HOUSE Trump’s transition team appears[Read More…]
WVU assisting residents with health insurance plan questions
WVUToday Press Release: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Four West Virginia Healthy Start navigators, working in communities across the northern half of West Virginia, are helping people sign up for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” Although the recent election has raised questions about the future of[Read More…]
Two Fayetteville murals complete, more wanted
BECKLEY, W.Va. — With both of the Second Street abutment murals complete, the Fayetteville Arts Coalition will look for other opportunities to bring the community public art installations. “We want to have as much public art as possible as a signal to visitors and residents that we are an art-friendly[Read More…]
Nineteen counties seek WV school building funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nineteen school districts across West Virginia are vying for their share of $28.5 million from the School Building Authority for school construction and enhancement. Superintendents began presenting their funding requests Monday, and the process continues today. The Authority will meet Dec. 11 to allocate funds. On Monday,[Read More…]
Intimidation, harassment of minorities must stop
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — For those emboldened by Donald Trump’s election to behave and speak out in a manner that sends messages of bigotry and hate, the president-elect has a simple message: Stop it. Trump said he has been “saddened” to hear of harassment[Read More…]
Marshall holds 46th annual memorial service
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For almost 30 years, Dennis Foley had a hard time talking about his experience as a football player during the 1970 season at Marshall University. On Monday, the former linebacker told countless sons and daughters of Marshall the story of how an injury kept him off of[Read More…]
