Month: January 2017
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WVPA Update: Bill and Mary Childress both experiencing health issues
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Former West Virginia Press Association Executive Director Bill Childress reported this week that both he and his wife, Mary, who worked at Charleston Newspapers for a number years, are experiencing some health challenges as 2017 starts. The couple now live in Oak Ridge, Tenn. For anyone[Read More…]
State’s economy showing signs of improvement
By DANIEL TYSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — According to a report from The Commonwealth Fund, West Virginia stands to lose 16,000 jobs in 2019 if portions of the Affordable Care Act are repealed. The incoming administration and Congress have placed a high priority on repealing federal premium tax credits[Read More…]
West Virginia could lose 16,000 jobs with ACA repeal
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — According to a report from The Commonwealth Fund, West Virginia stands to lose 16,000 jobs in 2019 if portions of the Affordable Care Act are repealed. The incoming administration and Congress have placed a high priority on repealing federal premium tax credits[Read More…]
Charleston Police Department chief: Speeding cruiser not using warning lights, siren before crash
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman remained in serious condition late Thursday after being involved in a collision with a Charleston police cruiser on Wednesday, according to the police chief. Chief Brent Webster said police believe the officer, who was rushing to a call, was not[Read More…]
WVU finishes up football schedule through 2021
By MIKE CASAZZA Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia finalized scheduling through the 2021 season Thursday, confirming three previously reported games and unveiling another. The Mountaineers will play Youngstown State in 2018, James Madison in 2019 and Florida State in 2020. The Gazette-Mail previously reported all three games and[Read More…]
Frigid temperatures in forecast through weekend
By SARAH GOODRICH Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County residents will be bundling up as cold temperatures come through the area the next couple of days. According to Accuweather.com, today’s weather should be cloudy with a temperature of 22 degrees. The area saw some snowfall throughout Thursday afternoon into[Read More…]
Vigneron awarded $10.5M in DuPont case
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A federal jury deliberating punitive damages Thursday awarded $10.5 million to Kenneth Vigneron Sr., 56, of Vincent, a plaintiff in a C8 lawsuit against DuPont. The award, the largest to date, follows the $2 million in compensatory damages the[Read More…]
WV State Police release HIDTA stop stats
By MATT DELLINGER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After seven months of increased road patrols by six troopers, the West Virginia State Police say they have taken $1.2 million of narcotics off the street thanks to the HIDTA funding. “They’re pretty much outstanding,” said Captain Widmeyer, referring to the troopers. “They did[Read More…]
