Staff report The Journal CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Library Commission is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. The website features streamlined menus, simplified navigation, and a fresh, new look. The new homepage features specific gateways for patrons who want to visit the state reference[Read More…]
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Professor sees opportunity for accounting, finance grads, despite Bureau of Economic Analysis reports
By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While a federal report suggests West Virginia’s financial services industries have shrunk slightly, West Liberty University’s Mike Blackwell said there’s still a lot of in-state career opportunities. “I’m fairly optimistic right now,” said Blackwell, an accounting instructor and Undergrad Program Director[Read More…]
Blennerhassett Island to host Mansion by Candlelight
By WAYNE TOWNER The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The annual “Blennerhassett Island by Night — The Mansion by Candlelight” program will offer visitors to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park the chance to step back in time to experience an autumn celebration as it might once have been[Read More…]
Motorists are urged to be cautious while driving in fall
By VALICIA DARQUENNE The Exponent Telegram FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources urges motorists to be extra cautious while driving in the fall because vehicle collisions with deer tend to rise during this time of year. West Virginia’s rugged terrain also likely contributes to these[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, October 12
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEADLY CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES COULD GAIN MOMENTUM Gusty winds and low humidity are forecast for areas[Read More…]
First lady sees plight of addicted infants firsthand
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Melania Trump arrived in Huntington about as quietly as a first lady can — the flipside to the spirited splash her husband made in town two months earlier. Unlike the last time a presidential motorcade rolled through Huntington, carrying President Donald Trump to a[Read More…]
First lady Melania Trump visits WV facility for drug-affected babies
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — First lady Melania Trump reached out to some of the tiniest victims of the substance abuse epidemic during a visit to Lily’s Place in Huntington Tuesday. Trump on Tuesday afternoon visited with staff and the newborn patients at the facility, which is[Read More…]
West Virginia officials welcome attention first lady is paying to the opioid epidemic
By ANDREA LANNOM For the Times West Virginian First lady Melania Trump made her first official visit to West Virginia Tuesday, visiting Lily’s Place, a neonatal abstinence syndrome center. Lily’s Place, a nonprofit facility that opened its doors in 2014, handles overflow from hospitals in Huntington. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va.,[Read More…]
Justice appoints Jennings to vacant 53rd District seat
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced Oct. 10 that he has appointed D.R. “Buck” Jennings of Thornton to the House of Delegates 53rd District seat, filling a vacancy created last month following the passing of the Honorable Tony Lewis. Jennings is president of Jennings Legacy Builders[Read More…]
Three names presented to Justice for W.Va. senate seat
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald SANDSTONE, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has been presented with the names of three possible candidates for appointment to fill the unexpired term of former state Sen. Ron Miller. Meeting Tuesday evening at the Green Sulphur Springs firehouse in Sandstone, the 10th Senate District Democratic[Read More…]