From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: What should be one of the more valued freedoms of United States citizens is their ability to vote for the candidates they want to represent them in government, whether at the local, state or federal level. It’s a shame, however, that many Americans don’t fulfill[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Endorsement: Morrisey defends Mountain State
From The Inter-Mountain: We West Virginians are no strangers to the mud-slinging brand of politics. That is no reason for us to be suckers for a candidate whose campaign is hip-deep in the slimy strategy. For years, the Mountain State endured an attorney general, Darrell McGraw, who did little for[Read More…]
Endorsement: Elect Cole For Real Progress
From The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register: West Virginians cannot afford, quite literally, to make a mistake in electing our next governor. We need Bill Cole in the office to lead the change that is imperative for our state. For decades, West Virginia’s natural resources, along with hard-working, skilled men and[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Sen. Manchin to address Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership
MEDIA ADVISORY: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27, 2016 HEALTHY HEART SUMMIT – Charleston, W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin III to offer keynote remarks WHAT: Participate in this half-day program organized by the Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) with local and state community leaders, federal speakers, a local cardiologist. We[Read More…]
Today at 4 p.m. is deadline for W.Va. voter registration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today is the last day for West Virginians to register to vote or update their registration before the 2016 General Elections. Residents needing to register or update registration must do so by 4 p.m. today. They can register online through the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website at https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/Landing To register[Read More…]
Media Alert: Federal, state organizations hosting rural entrepreneurship conference
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Representatives from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program, along with a host of West Virginia-based organizations, will host “A Conversation About Rural Entrepreneurship” on today and Wednesday (Oct. 18-19) in Fairmont. Media are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 11:30 am on[Read More…]
Media Alert: Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Walk to end Alzheimer’s’ set for Oct. 29
Media Alert: CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hundreds of Charleston residents will join in raising critically needed awareness and funds during the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s.’ The Oct. 29 event in Charleston is part of the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and[Read More…]
Exhibition Game: WVU vs. W.Va. Tech in men’s basketball
WVU News Release: No television or livestreaming for matchup in Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Tip off is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 29 for the West Virginia University’s men’s basketball exhibition game against WVU Tech at the King Coal Beckley Automall Arena in Beckley. Tickets for the Saturday, Oct. 29, game[Read More…]
WV PEIA system needs attention
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — West Virginia’s next governor will be behind the eight-ball, with no choice but to focus his energy on balancing the state budget. Still, a variety of other pressing issues will demand attention. One of them is the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Getting its[Read More…]
Capito doesn’t agree that elections are ‘rigged’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., doesn’t agree with Donald Trump’s statements that the U.S. election system is “rigged” against him, now that the Republican nominee is falling behind in once-competitive swing states. In recent weeks, the businessman and former reality television star’s campaign for the White House[Read More…]
