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Faith-based initiative a new way to fight addiction in West Virginia

By BILL LUSK The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — Following the lead of Ohio Attorney General Mike De Wine, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hoping a faith-based initiative aimed at fighting drug addiction can reduce the number of overdoses in the state. Morrisey, who launched his drug awareness campaign[Read More…]

Oliver files candidacy for West Virginia House of Delegates

By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — Jack Oliver filed candidacy on Monday to represent the 50th district and Marion County in the West Virginia House of Delegates. He is running as a Democrat. Oliver has spent 50 years in business working as a certified public accountant to[Read More…]

Restaurant Week kicks off in Charleston

Charleston Gazette-Mail Server Eileen Maroney pours Greg Kelly a glass of wine at Soho’s at Capitol Market during the first night of Charleston Restaurant Week on Monday. Through Saturday, 21 independently owned Charleston restaurants will offer a starter, entree and dessert at a set $30 price. F. BRIAN FERGUSON |[Read More…]

West Virginia Senate Judiciary looks over appeals court bill

By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — The Senate Judiciary Committee is working over a bill to create an intermediate appeals court. Monday was the panel’s second day of deliberations, with most of the two-plus hour sessions taken up by questions from two members who question the need for[Read More…]

Governor defends West Virginia state parks timbering measure

By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Gov. Jim Justice defended a bill Monday that calls for timbering in state parks, saying the bill’s intention is to take care of maturing forests and expand recreational opportunities. Senate Bill 270 was introduced last week at the governor’s request. It allows the[Read More…]

10 things to know: Tuesday, January 30

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TRUMP WILL HERALD IN STATE OF THE UNION The Republican president will trumpet a[Read More…]

WV Gazette-Mail declaring bankruptcy; Wheeling Newspapers is planned buyer

Staff Report Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The owners of the Charleston Gazette-Mail agreed Monday to take the company into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Wheeling Newspapers is currently the high bidder to assume ownership of the company. The company, operated by the Nutting family, owns more than 40 daily newspapers across[Read More…]

Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 30 

Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Jan. 30, 2018 21th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Preston/Monongalia County Day, Upper House , Upper Senate Rotundas and Upper Well Area;  WV Coal Symposium, 5 p.m, Charleston Civic Center; WV Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception, 5-7 p.m., Great Hall – Culture Center     SENATE:  Senate Convenes[Read More…]

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