By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the back yard of the West Virginia Governor’s Mansion in Charleston, on a smooth gravel pad laid out in the shape of an outline of the state of West Virginia, sit more than a dozen raised garden beds. In those[Read More…]
Month: January 2017
Gateway Republican Women celebrate many successes
By DANYEL VANREENAN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Gateway Republic Women have a lot to celebrate, according to President Lynn Staton. In the tri-county area, 11 Republican women now hold elected public offices. Four are in Jefferson County, four in Berkeley County and three in Morgan County. Out of those[Read More…]
W.Va. ranks sixth nationally in state Medicaid population
By IAN HICKS The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va. — Only six states have a higher percentage of residents on Medicaid than West Virginia, according to a national nonprofit health policy group. More than 554,000 Mountain State residents — more than three of every 10 — are enrolled in the[Read More…]
Classic inaugural ball to get new spin at The Greenbrier
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — West Virginia’s long tradition of inaugural celebrations will have a new twist this year, with the inaugural ball being held at the iconic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, which is owned by Gov.-elect Jim Justice. Justice will take the oath of[Read More…]
Hawks Nest relicensing decision will have 30-year impact
By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — As the public comment period for the Hawks Nest Hydroelectric Project’s license renewal ends, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must now make a decision that will significantly impact the future of tourism in the Upper Kanawha Valley for the next 30 years.[Read More…]
WVU, Marshall holding their own in attendance battle
By GARY FAUBER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — When Alabama and Clemson meet tonight for the College Football Playoff national championship — a rematch of their title fight 364 days ago — Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium will likely be sold out. Even with four-digit ticket prices. That would be nothing[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 9, 2017
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MERYL STREEP JABS PRESIDENT-ELECT The actress, accepting a lifetime achievement award at the[Read More…]
Editorial: Balance: Incoming EPA chief has right attitude
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Last month, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said he was encouraged by the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At the time, Morrisey said he believed the nomination would mean good things, and he[Read More…]
Editorial: Remember Those Who Pay Taxes
From the Wheeling News-Register: Some West Virginia legislators seem to have decided already that they have no option but to increase taxes if they are to balance the state budget. But the very revenue reports they point to in support of that contention are evidence West Virginians are struggling, many[Read More…]
Ohio and West Virginia Pipelines Looking Good
Federal Regulators Giving Thumbs Up CASEY JUNKINS Business/Energy Writer [email protected] WHEELING, W.Va. –Federal regulators are giving favorable reviews to billions of dollars worth of pipeline infrastructure that will benefit the natural gas industry in Ohio and West Virginia, but those who live in the paths of the Atlantic Coast and[Read More…]
