CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Golf fans rejoice, concert fans lament — there are big changes coming this year to The Greenbrier Classic. The PGA Tour event will, for the first time, be free and open to the public, but there will be no concerts at the annual July extravaganza, Greenbrier owner Jim[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
WV lawmakers return but no closer to budget deal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Monday, legislators opened a special session to pass West Virginia’s 2016-17 budget seemingly no closer to agreement on a $4.2 billion spending plan than when they left town at the end of the regular legislative session on March 15. As the budget session opened, Revenue Secretary Bob[Read More…]
WV landfills soon to resume accepting electronics
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Recent legislation allows televisions and computer monitors into county landfills starting July 1, but the Mercer County has been accepting electronic devices already. The recent passage of House Bill 4540 will allow West Virginians to dispose of covered electronic devices (CEDs) such as older televisions with cathode[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, May 17
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, May 17, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO’S UP NEXT IN PICKING A DEMOCRAT Oregon and Kentucky line up[Read More…]
United Citizens for Coal launch Coal for Trump organization
Release from United Citizens for Coal: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Earlier this week, United Citizens for Coal launched Coal for Trump, an organization focused solely on the upcoming race for the presidency of the United States. “We believe Donald Trump offers real hope to our coalfield communities. He has said[Read More…]
Justice: Stop playing politics and remove $1.75 million sponsorship for Greenbrier Classic from state budget
Release from the Jim Justice Campaign: Tickets to PGA event will be free for all grounds badges CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, businessman Jim Justice called on the legislature and the Governor to remove the $1.75 million sponsorship for The Greenbrier Classic from the budget. For the $1.75 million[Read More…]
Bill Fouch funeral Sunday
Grant County Press, WVPA mainstay died Thursday William E. “Bill” Fouch, 71, of Petersburg, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. Born April 6, 1945, in Martinsburg, he was the only child of the late George Fouch and Violet E. Fouch. Mr. Fouch graduated from Terra Alta High[Read More…]
Governor touts progress at massive mine site
JULIAN, W.Va. — Joined by several members of his cabinet, representatives of the Virginia Conservation Legacy Fund and former president of Marshall University Gary White, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin hosted a press conference and tour of the much anticipated former Hobet Mine site in Boone County May 12. Tomblin first[Read More…]
Elkins college students support president in vigil
ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College students, staff, instructors, alumni and residents gathered at Robbins Memorial Chapel for a candlelight vigil in support of D&E President G.T. “Buck” Smith. The vigil came following a vote by staff Tuesday in which 37 of 53 eligible faculty members participating handed down[Read More…]
Judicial election method a bad one
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Fortunately for the future of our state, Beth Walker won a seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court during Tuesday’s election. She clobbered four other candidates on the ballot, receiving 161,485 votes to her nearest competitor’s 93,805. It was a convincing victory –[Read More…]
