By CONNOR GRIFFITH The State Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va.  — At the West Virginia Energy Expo Wednesday, a panel shed light on the future of energy in the Mountain State and the perks that come from embracing multiple sources of energy. West Virginia Coal Association President Bill Raney said the region’s[Read More…]

By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A federal judge has rejected EQT’s motion to stay proceedings in a long-running lawsuit over its lease payment calculations. The suit, which alleges EQT has been short-changing its lease holders since December 2009, was filed by the Kay Company LLC, Kanawha[Read More…]

By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of the highest-ranking congressional Democrats will visit West Virginia in November for a fundraiser hosted by the state Democratic Party. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., will attend the annual dinner on Nov. 3 at the Charleston Civic Center, according to[Read More…]

The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Award-winning and internationally known biographer and journalist Wil Haygood will deliver the Amicus Curiae Lecture “Thurgood Marshall’s Battle for Justice” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall on Marshall University’s Huntington campus. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Thurgood[Read More…]

By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — For one weekend a year, the sleepy little town of Milton makes a valiant run at being West Virginia’s biggest city. While there’s normally about 2,400 people who live in the city, this weekend, it’s more like 40,000 to 50,000 folks who make[Read More…]

By STEVE KEENAN The Register-Herald MONTGOMERY, W.Va.  — An ongoing stream of behind-the-scenes activity is underway as KVC Health Systems prepares for its new foster care venture where WVU Tech once stood. Representatives of KVC Health Systems, BridgeValley Community and Technical College, the Upper Kanawha Valley YMCA and the towns of[Read More…]

By CHRISTOPHER DOWELL The State Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va.  —  Over $9.6 billion in payments will be made to producers through the Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and Conservation Reserve programs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency. The Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs were authorized[Read More…]

By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a continuation of the Appalachian Foodshed Gathering series, three farmers market marketing and farm production training events will be held in various regions throughout the state. This new series includes an event geared toward small farmers and farmers market managers at[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. VEGAS GUNMAN’S MOTIVE STILL A MYSTERY Stephen Paddock led such a low-key, private life that[Read More…]

By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal BERKELEY SPRINGS — Gov. Jim Justice wants to know where the beef is. More specifically, the governor wants to know what will provide the state an economic shot in the arm if West Virginia voters opt not to approve the state’s highway project referendum in[Read More…]