MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A large crowd braved a frosty autumn evening Nov. 14 to take part in a “unity circle” in front of Woodburn Hall on the WVU campus. The gathering was sponsored by the Student Government Association with the backing of more than 20 student organizations. Shani Waris, a[Read More…]
Month: November 2016
WVONGA selects Blankenship as new executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association has hired a new executive director to lead the industry group, as the state’s gas industry continues to grow. The group has announced the hiring of Anne Blankenship, who currently is an attorney with Babst Calland in Charleston, where she[Read More…]
Clay official loses job over racist Facebook post about Michelle Obama
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An official at a Clay County agency lost her job Monday after publishing a racist Facebook post criticizing first lady Michelle Obama. The mayor of Clay also was strongly criticized for commenting in approval of the post. Pamela Ramsey Taylor, an employee of the Clay Development Corporation,[Read More…]
Canvass lets Kanawha GOP legislator hold onto seat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A review Monday of absentee and provisional ballots cast in a West Virginia House of Delegates race didn’t change the outcome: Republican Delegate Brad White will hold onto his seat in Kanawha County’s 36th House District. In last week’s election, White squeaked by Delegate Nancy Guthrie, D-Kanawha, by[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT OBAMA IS AIMING TO DO ON LAST OVERSEAS TRIP In Greece, Germany[Read More…]
WV, neighboring states see nursing shortages
HUNTINGTON – From Huntington to Morgantown to Pikeville, Kentucky, hospitals across the Tri-State are in need of nurses to meet demand. “Due to rapid growth” and “due to growing demand,” ads recruiting nurses, especially specialty nurses, have popped up recently. Pikeville Medical Center is offering a $25,000 signing bonus and[Read More…]
Incoming WV ag chief questions Huntington center
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In late June, West Virginia’s first crop aggregation facility officially opened in Huntington’s West End. With the election of a new state Agriculture Commissioner, the facility’s future could be short-lived. “I plan to take a good hard look at it,” said Kent Leonhardt, the Republican agriculture commissioner-elect.[Read More…]
WV Land Trust to protect two Ohio River islands
WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Land Trust, a statewide conservation organization, will protect two Ohio River islands, turning them into nature preserves and venues for recreation. The properties, Upper Twin Island in Ohio County and Gallipolis Island in Mason County, were donated to the trust by private landowner Michael[Read More…]
WV students building ‘tiny homes’ for flood victims
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The flood waters that ravaged many communities in the southern part of the state have displaced thousands of people, and many are homeless still. That’s why James Rumsey Technical Institute (JRTI) wanted to get involved and will make sure at least one family has a roof over[Read More…]
Gold Star Families Memorial dedicated in Vienna
VIENNA, W.Va. — Honoring the families who have lost a family member in service of their country was the focus for the dedication of a special memorial Sunday in Vienna. Over 300 people gathered at the new Spencer’s Landing Park along River Road in Vienna for the dedication of the[Read More…]