PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has thrown his support behind gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice. Justice, the billionaire owner of The Greenbrier, is in a three-man contest for the Democratic nomination with Sen. Jeff Kessler and former U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin. Manchin appointed Carte Goodwin, Booth’s cousin,[Read More…]
Month: March 2016
Changes to schools may be necessary
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — “There is a difference between needing a school and being attached to a school,” Wood County School board member Jim Asbury said Tuesday, during a meeting of the Wood County Schools 2016 Bond Committee. As the committee prepares a recommendation[Read More…]
Logan journalism students win first-place awards
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Wildcats recently won a statewide competition at Marshall University. Both of Logan High School’s journalism programs placed first on Saturday, March 19th at a competition held at the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism. WLHS-TV (Logan High’s broadcasting class) won best broadcast and Wildcat News (Logan[Read More…]
WV governor urged to veto school calendar bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Bill 4171, which could bring changes to school calendars statewide, is still sitting on Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s desk, not yet signed. Dr. Michael Martirano, West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools, and Del. Paul Espinosa, R-Jefferson, have both expressed their wish for the governor to veto[Read More…]
Randolph County drug court sparks a romance
ELKINS, W.Va. – In addition to finding sobriety, two Randolph County Adult Drug Court graduates found each other. Jeremy Summerfield, 23, of Elkins, and Kim Summerfield, 25, of Belington, who were married after meeting each other in the Adult Drug Court program, both graduated Tuesday. The pair were honored after[Read More…]
Huntington hospital merger parties to evaluate new state law
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Federal Trade Commission and Cabell Huntington Hospital, Pallottine Health Services and St. Mary’s Medical Center Thursday jointly requested the administrative hearing regarding the proposed merger of the two Huntington hospitals be pushed back 30 days to evaluate whether a hearing is necessary in light of a[Read More…]
Showdown set over public funds in WV court race
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Are timelines in the West Virginia Supreme Court public campaign financing rules guidelines or hard and fast deadlines? The answer to that question could determine the fate of two candidates’ campaigns for the nonpartisan election in May. The Supreme Court will hear arguments today that Justice Brent Benjamin[Read More…]
Trump campaign opens shop in Charleston
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, March 23
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BELGIAN AUTHORITIES SEARCH FOR TOP SUSPECT IN COUNTRY’S DEADLIEST ATTACK IN DECADES Belgian[Read More…]
Proposed pipeline safety rules signal progress
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It has taken several years to respond, but federal safety officials finally have taken a significant step to shore up safety regarding the 300,000 miles of natural gas transmission pipelines in the United States. A proposal outlined last week by the Department of[Read More…]