Month: October 2016

Debates are important part of the election process

An editorial from The Register-Herald  BECKLEY, W.Va. — Voters have two opportunities tonight to find out where candidates in two of the most important races on the Nov. 8 ballot stand. First up at 7 p.m., the two major party candidates for West Virginia governor, Republican Bill Cole and Democrat[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Oct. 4

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP TAX DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED WITHOUT PERMISSION But experts say The New York Times[Read More…]

Watch the West Virginia Gubernatorial Debate here

Find your West Virginia Public Broadcasting stations below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHPxDxXDtjk CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The live-stream of the West Virginia Gubernatorial Debate of 2016 General Election starts at  6:50 p.m. and will also be broadcast on West Virginia Public Broadcastings’ television and radio networks, various commercial television and radio stations and live-streamed on select[Read More…]

WV’s tax competitiveness ranking rises

BECKLEY, W.Va. — A survey of all 50 states and the District of Columbia found good news for West Virginia’s tax competitiveness. West Virginia ranked 18th overall for the most competitive tax code in the nation, according to the pro-business tank tank Tax Foundation. That is up nine slots from[Read More…]

Flood-displaced students to be in portables by Jan. 1

ROANOKE, W.Va. — Students and teachers displaced by the devastating June floods are making do in nearby schools, libraries, churches and convention centers. As the Summersville Arena and Conference Center, Summersville Middle School students attend classes sectioned off by tall curtains. Sounds echo across the vast arena, and teachers store[Read More…]

‘Way to Know’ is through community newspapers

A column by Misty Poe, editor/general manager of The Times West Virginian  FAIRMONT, W.Va. — How fitting that on the day we announce longtime editor John Veasey’s retirement, National Newspaper Week begins. This year’s theme is “Way to Know!” and it is the 76th anniversary of the annual observance that[Read More…]

Nature Conservancy works to preserve WV beauty

WHEELING, W.Va. — As CEO of The Nature Conservancy, Mark Tercek knows all about “Wild and Wonderful” — on a global scale. Tercek — who heads an organization that works in all 50 states and on six continents — understands West Virginia’s state slogan is much more than a marketing[Read More…]

Morgantown church celebrates Feast of St. Francis

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Trinity Episcopal Church held its first animal Blessing on Oct. 2. To celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, which is Oct. 4, the church decided to have an animal blessing the first weekend in October. “A lot of churches have done it and we do[Read More…]

Contraband drugs in WV jails called epidemic

CLARKSBURG — Contraband drugs in West Virginia jails and correctional facilities have become an epidemic the state struggles to control, said state and county officials. “Criminals can get whatever drugs they want in these jails,” said Tom Dyer, Harrison County defense attorney. “I could go to North Central Regional Jail[Read More…]

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