CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican Bill Cole and Democrat Jim Justice spent West Virginia’s second gubernatorial debate pointing fingers, arguing who supports coal more and fighting to see who could more closely link themselves to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. In most of the country, Republican lawmakers are fleeing from their[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Huntington to demolish 13 unsafe buildings
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Thirteen structures in Huntington that are not only eyesores to residents but also a threat to their safety will soon disappear. The Huntington City Council approved the demolition of the unsafe structures Tuesday night during its regular meeting. City Councilwoman Sandra Clements said she is pleased to[Read More…]
New Marshall president leads campus Unity Walk
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — If these United States ever needed a show of unity, it’s now. Even as tensions boil over in the world off-campus, students from all walks of life walked as one during Marshall University’s annual Unity Walk on Tuesday in Huntington. Dozens of student organizations, representing every corner[Read More…]
Gee says WVU to push, take heat for big changes in WV
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University may recommend the state consolidate its counties from 55 to 30 or so, in order to create stronger, empowered entities, WVU President E. Gordon Gee said Tuesday. “We’ve got a number of studies in the process … that we are going to make a[Read More…]
Ohio County gives out 2,350 needles in first year
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department has distributed 2,350 free syringes to more than 160 people in the first year of its needle exchange program. Administrator Howard Gamble told the county health board Tuesday, “We are getting more (used) needles than we give out.” Under conditions of the[Read More…]
WV musician thrilled with return of stolen guitar
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A local musician is relieved after the Martinsburg City Police recovered a rare guitar several weeks after it was stolen during a burglary. “I’ve been on tour so I haven’t been home, but my parents called and said someone had broken into the house,” said Christian Lopez.[Read More…]
Marshall twirler holds national majorette title
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — This past summer a young Parkersburg woman was awarded the title of Majorette Queen of America, which is the Drum Majorettes of America’s oldest and highest title. Lily Wright was the feature twirler at Parkersburg South High School, before she graduated in 2015 and moved on to[Read More…]
WVU’s Gee testing ahead of the curve
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Perhaps only the eternally optimistic Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president of West Virginia University, could look at a $45 million budget cut and see “an opportunity.” But such was the case Monday at his State of the University address in Morgantown. The[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Oct. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WIKILEAKS DUMP MAY FACE US PROBE John Podesta, Hillary Clinton’s top adviser, says[Read More…]
Jim Justice spending big on other WV Democrats
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jim Justice has spent nearly $2.9 million bankrolling his own campaign for West Virginia governor, and the businessman-turned-politician also is spending big when it comes to supporting other Democratic candidates. State campaign finance reports show that Justice — the owner of mining operations, agricultural businesses and the[Read More…]