Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW TRUMP WOULD APPROACH GEOPOLITICS The Republican candidate will declare an end to[Read More…]
Month: August 2016
Missouri journalist Jim Fall Jr. dead at 79
MARYVILLE, Mo. — James “Jim” Randolph Fall, Jr. — father, husband, grandfather, friend, newspaperman, sports fan, fisherman, golfer — the former mayor of Maryville who served as the executive editor of the Maryville Daily Forum and who was a lifelong advocate for community journalism, died Tuesday at Mosaic Hospital in[Read More…]
What will Justice Davis do?
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Conflicts of interest and outright corruption are woven into the fabric of local and state government in West Virginia. It is not just history. Shady deals continue to be reported regularly. Arrests on charges ranging from election tampering to bribery are not[Read More…]
With levy idea nixed, Cabell recycling on the ropes
HUNTINGTON – The Cabell County Solid Waste Authority’s last-ditch effort to continue the countywide recycling program failed during a Cabell County Commission meeting Thursday morning. Commissioner Bob Bailey made a motion to place the Solid Waste Authority’s proposed recycling levy on the November general election ballot, following several comments from[Read More…]
Morrisey’s questionable campaign contributions
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Last Friday, the Charleston Gazette-Mail in an in-depth investigative report outlined that West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s re-election campaign is benefiting from money from lawyers and companies that have profited from the state’s prescription drug epidemic. The same prescription drug wholesalers[Read More…]
Teen paints giant mural for Nitro centennial
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the City of Nitro looks forward to its centennial next year, it’s tapping into younger talents to help complete a key feature at the city’s upcoming Memorial Park. Nitro High School’s principal recommended Claire Hemme, a 2016 graduate, to Mayor Dave Casebolt to design and paint a[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court likely to take up right-to-work
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A preliminary injunction Wednesday blocking enforcement of the West Virginia’s new right-to-work law drew exuberance or disappointment from those with differing views on the legislation — but agreement from both sides that the issue will ultimately end up before the state Supreme Court. “We’re still walking on[Read More…]
Reduction plan for Fayette County schools unveiled
OAK HILL, W.Va. — The School Building Authority presented a two-high schools facilities plan to the Fayette Schools capital planning committee Thursday, one that was met with intense emotions and mixed responses The plan will keep high schools at Midland Trail and Oak Hill while sending high-schoolers from outlying communities across[Read More…]
WV State Fair opens with mix of old, new
BECKLEY, W.Va. — From barnyard animals large and small to carnival rides, free entertainment, delicious food and exciting concerts, the 92nd Annual State Fair of West Virginia invites families, friends to “Capture Your Memories.” “There’s something for everybody,” CEO Kelly Collins said of the event which kicks off today. Fairgoers[Read More…]
Last three WV satellite magistrate offices to close
BLUEFIELD — The West Virginia Supreme Court has confirmed that the satellite magistrate offices in Bluefield must be closed by January 2017. Steve Canterbury, administrative director of the state Supreme Court, said the decision was made in 2010 to close all satellite magistrate offices around the state. “The court decided[Read More…]
