CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia public officials will have to strictly limit the number of pictures of themselves that are posted on their official agency websites, trash any banners or displays featuring their names and/or photos and toss any promotional items or trinkets they have in inventory, even if the[Read More…]
Month: August 2015
Dreary day doesn’t dampen golden delights
Beckley-born coal titan behind $1M Bush donation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Beckley-born coal billionaire Chris Cline is the man behind a Charleston-based company that gave $1 million to support Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign. The company, Jasper Reserves LLC, gave $1 million on June 29 to Right to Rise USA, a super PAC supporting Bush’s campaign, according to Federal[Read More…]
Bluefield hopes to lure ATV riders with parking lot
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Construction began Thursday on a new parking area for ATV trailers in downtown Bluefield. The project is part of a larger effort by city officials to lure riders of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail system into the downtown area. “The city of Bluefield is the southern gateway to the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Aug. 7
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. TRUMP-INSPIRED DEBATE DRAMA UNSETTLES GOP FIELD When the billionaire[Read More…]
Senate Communication Director works as media resource
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — For the media, legislative session is known to be a hectic time at the statehouse. Reporters mill around, waiting to get a statement from a desired senator amidst a flurry of tape recorders and microphones, while crowds of people gather around the rotunda and in the meeting[Read More…]
SBA participates in Lunch & Learn with Lockheed Martin
FAIRMONT, W.Va. ─ Those interested in learning how small and diverse businesses can market their capabilities to become a supplier to Lockheed Martin will get their chance later this month. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office joins officials from Lockheed Martin for a Lunch and Learn session Thursday, August 27, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at[Read More…]
Del. Moffatt reiterates call to arm guard
Del. Moffatt travels to Chattanooga Army Recruiter to place flag at Memorial CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Exactly three weeks ago the Chattanooga Army Recruiter was attacked by a lone gunman killing Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Lance Clp. Squire K. Wells, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, Sgt. Carson Holmquist, and Petty Officer Randall[Read More…]
Beckley-based photographer shot iconic image of Jerry Garcia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although nearly two decades have passed since Jerry Garcia’s death, Beckley-based photographer Chris Hancock still sees the Grateful Dead guitarist everywhere. OK, he doesn’t really see Jerry. He sees a rather iconic photo he shot of Jerry at one of the Dead’s last shows in Pittsburgh, in[Read More…]
W.Va. tax collections down $5 million in July
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State tax collection in July came up $4.8 million short, hurt by a continuing downturn in energy prices, as well as policy changes that allowed more than $30 million in taxes normally due in July to be paid in June, West Virginia Department of Revenue officials reported[Read More…]