By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The governor and legislative leadership claimed victory for the state in the bills passed in the special legislative session and the impact they will have on road jobs. Local lawmakers praised what was accomplished. Gov. Jim Justice and legislative[Read More…]
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I-81 road bond amendment will pay for project
By JOHN McVEY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Expanding Interstate 81 to six lanes between Tabler Station Road and Apple Harvest Drive has been added to the Hagerstown Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Improvement Program. The $75 million project will be funded with general obligation bonds, meaning the bonds[Read More…]
Fairmont State Board of Governors names Dr. Martin president-elect
Staff report The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Fairmont State University Board of Governors has selected Dr. Mirta M. Martin as president-elect of the university, pending approval from the Higher Education Policy Commission. Martin, who was present for the meeting, is scheduled to officially begin her presidency on Jan.[Read More…]
Fentanyl changed dynamic of heroin epidemic
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — What is bought and sold on the street as “heroin” has morphed into a much deadlier mix with the widespread use of fentanyl within the past three years. The pharmaceutical painkiller, often 50 times more potent than pure heroin, became enemy No. 1[Read More…]
Morgantown council votes unanimously to add LGBT protections
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown has added protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents to a human rights ordinance. “The only thing I’d say is this simply verbalized the kind of community I really hope that we are,” said Mayor Bill Kawecki. “I’m happy that’s[Read More…]
Ohio Valley economy should grow with or without Belmont County cracker plant
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Jobs in law, health care, education, finance and numerous other careers help Ohio County residents earn higher per capita income than those in any other West Virginia county, and about 35 percent more than the statewide average. Also, amid[Read More…]
DHHR releases medical marijuana survey
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Department of Health and Human Resources posted a medical marijuana survey online Wednesday. State officials are trying to get an idea of the number of patients interested in medical marijuana and gather information about them. The West Virginia Legislature passed[Read More…]
Senate committee narrowly recommends David Zatezalo for mine safety position
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The nomination of Wheeling resident David Zatezalo to lead the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration gained the narrow approval of a Senate committee on Wednesday, and now moves before the full Senate. President Donald Trump has nominated Zatezalo[Read More…]
FestivALL Fall celebrates autumn with music, arts, dance and more
By BILL LYNCH Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston welcomes a generous pumpkin pie slice of music, art, theater and dance this weekend with another helping of FestivALL Fall. High points include a return visit by the American Shakespeare Center, “Mountain Stage” with Broadway, television and film actor Michael Cerveris[Read More…]
WVU’s 70th annual celebration of Mountaineer Week begins Friday
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s Mountaineer Week gives students and other guests the opportunity to discover the historically rich culture of West Virginia and Appalachia by showcasing music, cuisine, arts, influential people and various traditions that make West Virginia unique. The celebration, now in its 70th year, will[Read More…]