HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When one thinks of Washington, D.C., thoughts of the history of the United States of America, the high political stakes, the drama and the majesty that comes along with it may come to mind. Enter: U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va. “I sleep in my office. I sleep[Read More…]
Month: November 2015
USS West Virginia survivor speaks in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A sailor who survived the bombing of the USS West Virginia during the Pearl Harbor attack 74 years ago told students at Morgantown High School that they can enjoy their youth — and get ready for serious adulthood — at the same time. “You’re the captain of[Read More…]
Monongalia deputies without cams in shooting
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies involved in a fatal shooting on Charles Avenue last week weren’t wearing body cameras. “The reason they weren’t wearing body cameras is because the ones had originally purchased, we found out after they were purchased that they are virtually useless in low[Read More…]
Clarksburg now appears headed for city sales tax
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After much heated debate, Clarksburg City Council on Monday night revived and passed the first reading of a proposal to enact a 1 percent sales tax. City council voted 6-1 in favor of Councilman Zeke Lopez’s motions to revive the tabled sales tax ordinance and approve it[Read More…]
WV grade in government openness drops
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s grade in the latest edition of the Center for Public Integrity’s State Integrity Investigation dropped from a D-plus to a D. However, the state moved up from 27th to 17th nationally, as most states scored dismally when it came to open and transparent government. Released[Read More…]
WV State receives biggest gift ever from BrickStreet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State University officials on Monday received a $1.75 million gift, which will be used to fund scholarships for as many as 30 students each year. The donation, gifted by BrickStreet Insurance’s nonprofit foundation, is the largest in school history. It will expand and permanently endow[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI OFFICIALS STEPPING DOWN AMID UPROAR The system’s president and the[Read More…]
Capito, Kaine introduce bill to prevent opioid overdose deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to help prevent opioid overdose deaths by encouraging physicians to co-prescribe the life-saving drug naloxone alongside opioid prescriptions and by making naloxone more widely available in federal health settings. The Co-prescribing Saves Lives Act will[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin, First Lady to honor veterans, first responders at Christmas
Recognition trees to honor West Virginia’s service members and first responders CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin today invite all West Virginians to honor the state’s military men and women and first responders by submitting photos to be showcased on the two recognition[Read More…]
Hardwood Alliance Zone hosts Chinese and North American webinars
ELKINS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hardwood Alliance Zone, in another step to expand its national and international business development outreach, hosted two webinars – one for North America and one for China. The Hardwood Alliance Zone’s webinars were designed to introduce companies to what the Hardwood Alliance Zone[Read More…]
