By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch CEREDO, W.Va. — When it comes to revitalizing and rejuvenating the city of Huntington, local leaders have quite a plan. From targeting three struggling neighborhoods to linking the city with high-speed broadband, city leaders say the purpose of the plan, known as the Huntington Innovation Project[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Friday, April 21
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 21, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP CLAIMS PARIS ATTACK ON POLICE OFFICERS French presidential candidates cancel or reschedule[Read More…]
Out-of-state money floods potential Senate race in WV
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Money from outside the Mountain State is pouring into West Virginia’s Senate race, with more likely to appear before the 2018 elections. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has received more money from individual donors in Texas ($95,600), Washington D.C. ($33,000), New York ($32,300),[Read More…]
Huntington wins $3M grand prize in competition
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For several years, the city of Huntington has been defined by its worst attributes – a drug problem, overwhelming obesity rates and financial struggles. But now, the people of Huntington have a new label to hang their hat on. After competing for[Read More…]
Huntington Innovation Project revitalization plan
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For the past three years, the city of Huntington has been judged on its revitalization plan, also known as the Huntington Innovation Project (HIP), which outlines four projects and ideas that are aimed at jump-starting the local economy and enhance quality of life.[Read More…]
Governor signs medical marijuana bill
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — Saying he was there to show basic compassion, Gov. Jim Justice signed into law the bill that makes West Virginia the 29th state to legalize medical marijuana. Justice signed the bill in a Wednesday ceremony with a few legislators in attendance, including Delegate[Read More…]
Governor signs 96 bills into law
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has signed 96 bills into law so far, including one that changes age guidelines for children to start pre-K and kindergarten and another that would increase penalties for child abuse causing injury or death. Senate Bill 186 changes the[Read More…]
Secretary of State purges 47,000 from West Virginia voter rolls
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has purged 47,000 outdated or ineligible voter files from the state’s voter rolls, including records of more than 1,100 felons. According to Warner’s office, election officials worked with county clerks in all 55 counties[Read More…]
Coal industry looking up, not expected to return to peak levels
By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With exports poised to rebound and a coal-friendly president in the White House, things should be looking up for the coal industry. Given the right circumstances, the industry could rebound some, but it’s not likely to bounce back to where it[Read More…]
Capito talks health reform in Follansbee
By WARREN SCOTT The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — Healthcare reform and federal funding for local projects were among issues discussed by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., as she met with local officials, business leaders and residents at The Daily Perk coffee shop and the Follansbee City Building[Read More…]
