By Jake Jarvis Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recent efforts from the state’s Division of Tourism appear to be paying off. A new report found that advertising campaigns from the division are bringing more tourists to West Virginia, tourists who are spending significantly more money. The report, given to the Commission on[Read More…]
Month: December 2016
Moving the needle on freedom of information – your insights needed for Knight study
The Knight Foundation wants to know what you think about the state of access to public records at the federal and state/local levels. Anyone interested in FOI – journalists, access professionals, librarians and others – is invited to share thoughts. The online survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and will[Read More…]
Speaker Armstead: W.Va. no longer a ‘Judicial hellhole’
From the office of Del. Tim Armstead, speaker of the W.Va. House of Delegates: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, today said the aggressive work performed by lawmakers over the past two legislative sessions has once again been recognized nationally with the state remaining off of the American[Read More…]
Justice meets with transition committees in Charleston
By Andrew Brown Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jim Justice met with seven private committees made up of a long list of hand-picked transition advisers Thursday, as the governor-elect continues to plan his incoming administration. Justice previously had appointed the more than 280 people to policy groups covering education, infrastructure, tourism,[Read More…]
Justice hopes to avoid tax hikes, additional budget cuts
By LACIE PIERSON Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov.-elect Jim Justice wants to tackle the state’s projected $400 million shortfall for fiscal year 2018 while avoiding tax increases or further budget cuts, he said Thursday, a challenging goal based on current budget projections. Justice answered questions during[Read More…]
Charleston Civic Center’s Wedding Expo set for Jan. 8
Expo from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 Clint Thomas The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Save the date: The 13th annual Charleston Wedding Expo will be held from noon until 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Charleston Civic Center. The expo is a “one-stop shop” for wedding[Read More…]
West Virginia’s conscience Ken Hechler dies at 102
By DANIEL TYSON The Register-Herald Ken Hechler, congressman, educator and the avuncular conscience of West Virginia who campaigned for office across the state in his trademark red jeep, died Saturday at age 102. On Sunday, praise for the man who fought with mixed results in the rough and tumble arena[Read More…]
Old Tyme Christmas takes over downtown Harpers Ferry
By DANYEL VANREENEN The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Harpers Ferry residents and tourists stepped back in time this past weekend to experience the quaint tradition of Olde Tyme Christmas. The town hosted a variety of events for the community over the weekend, including breakfast with Santa Claus, fresh kettle[Read More…]
Clay nonprofit official who posted racist comment to return to work
By ALI SCHMITZ Charleston Gazette-Mail The director of a Clay County nonprofit group, who was removed from her position after making a racist Facebook post about first lady Michelle Obama, plans to return to her job later this month, according to a letter from the agency’s acting director. Pamela Taylor,[Read More…]
Group asks Justice for gender equity on boards and commissions
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail Governor-elect Jim Justice chose 23 men and four women to co-chair policy committees that will advise his incoming administration. He will work with a Legislature made up of 116 men and 18 women — 18 is equal to about 13 percent, the lowest percentage of[Read More…]