An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — If you found yourself turning on the heat (finally) in recent days, you are not alone. Though it took a while, the weather is starting to behave as it should this time of year. That may be welcome news for[Read More…]
Month: November 2016
PEIA cuts set unless altered by new officeholders
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board is considering cutting $54 million from the program to make it solvent in 2018, but PEIA State Director Ted Cheatham said his “new boss,” Governor-elect Jim Justice, could step in with funding suggestions to prevent further cuts. For now, the agency[Read More…]
WV miners have high hopes for Trump
BECKLEY, W.Va. — For 26-year-old Cody Sizemore, voting for Donald Trump for president came down to a single issue: coal. Pumping gas in Summersville Sunday afternoon, Sizemore said it was a vote to keep a roof over his family’s head and food in their stomachs. The father of two children,[Read More…]
Gun owners benefit from self-defense training class
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — We see more self-defense shooting situations on TV than we do in real life. Often in those dramatic police show or movie scenes, the shootings seem clearly justified and end with few complications. But the recent two-week trial of Micah LeMaster in[Read More…]
Three WWII vets remain in town’s Last Man’s Club
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — There was one less man at the New Cumberland Last Man’s Club meeting on Friday. The three surviving members of the World War II veterans club formed in 1955 paid tribute to their fallen comrade, Charles “Chuck” Byrne, at their annual Veterans Day meeting. Byrne died[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Nov. 14
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP APPOINTMENTS REVEAL SHARP CONTRASTS GOP chief Reince Priebus is named White House[Read More…]
Ken Kniceley, 85, died Nov. 10
NITRO, W.Va. — Kenneth Karl Kniceley, 85, of Nitro, departed this life and ascended for eternity to dwell among God’s angels in Heaven on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. He will be joining his wife Betty Jo Kniceley (deceased November 2003), whom he married July 22, 1954, and his son Joe Kniceley[Read More…]
Veterans Day Parade draws patriotic crowd in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Veterans Day parade route through Charleston was crowded with parade watchers Friday as veterans, guests and high school bands, marching units and ROTC units led the way to Haddad Riverfront Park on Kanawha Boulevard for the Veterans Day Ceremony. U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined the Veterans Day parade and ceremony Friday. Scenes[Read More…]
Manchin: Americans owe liberties, freedoms to veterans
From the office of Sen. Joe Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, D-WV, encouraged West Virginians to recognize the sacrifices and contributions and thank our nation’s Veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day. Thursday, Sen.Manchin celebrated Veterans Day at Capital[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin Column: Celebrating Veterans Day
Celebrating Veterans Day by making a meaningful difference By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (November 10, 2016) – Each year, this is a time to count our blessings and reflect on our appreciation of those who have sacrificed so much to ensure our freedom here in West Virginia and across[Read More…]