From The Wheeling News-Register: Ohio State University officials are in a tough position. They have been asked to allow “white nationalist” Richard Spencer to speak on campus, but have said no due to safety concerns. “White nationalist” is the currently accepted term for someone we used to call a racist.[Read More…]
Month: October 2017
W.Va. county commissioners advocate for county priorities at the White House
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Randolph County Commissioner Mike Taylor joined more than three dozen West Virginia county leaders at the White House for a day of meetings with key administration officials, including Deputy Chief of Staff Rick Dearborn, Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta, and Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway. They[Read More…]
Navy ship named for ‘Woody’ Williams to be christened
By Fred Pace The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the Pacific Theater during World War II, today will see the christening of a ship that bears his name. Williams, 94, of Ona, left West Virginia on Wednesday for[Read More…]
Opinion: Enjoy the West Virginia woods
By James A. Haught Editor Emeritus The Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginia is covered by hardwood forest more than any other state. That’s a recreation asset, because woodland provides soul-enriching charm for hikers, campers, picnickers and other nature-lovers.Being engulfed in woods brings spiritual contentment. The forest — “lovely, dark and deep,”[Read More…]
WV Bridge Day marks New River Gorge Bridge’s 40th anniversary
By Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In 1977, Eddie Miller was among the first people to walk on the New River Gorge Bridge. On Saturday, he’ll do it again, for the first time in 40 years. As it does every year, the bridge will close to vehicular[Read More…]
Editorial: Battle against human trafficking in WV
From The Journal of Martinsburg: It will take a village to bring an end to human trafficking. On Tuesday, a group of local officials gathered to speak out about human trafficking. Their message was clear: It’s happening right here in the Eastern Panhandle, and the community must play a part[Read More…]
Marcellus Shale natural gas wells number more than 3,300 in W.Va.
The Intelligencer of Wheeling provides map with data on well operator, surface owner, mineral owner, county, and production data WHEELING, W.Va. — There currently are more than 3,300 completed natural gas wells in West Virginia, according to data from the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey. More than 900 of those completed wells[Read More…]
President Barry to give State of Alderson Broaddus University on Nov. 7
PHILIPPI — Dr. Tim Barry, president of Alderson Broaddus, will present his annual “State of the University” report during a public meeting to be held at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 7, at the Medallion Restaurant in Philippi. The public is invited to the event. Sponsored by the Barbour County Chamber[Read More…]
Editorial: WV Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby brings work ethic, innovative outlook
From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins: Tourism is big business in West Virginia, but it could be even more important to the state’s economy. Making that happen is going to require hard work and a creative approach to marketing. Fortunately, state Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby seems to have just the right[Read More…]
Bridge Day this year marks New River Gorge Bridge’s 40th anniversary
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In 1977, Eddie Miller was among the first people to walk on the New River Gorge Bridge. On Saturday, he’ll do it again, for the first time in 40 years. As it does every year, the bridge will close to vehicular traffic[Read More…]
