By JIM WORKMAN The State Journal Not long ago, Saira Blair became the youngest state lawmaker in the United States at age 18. A few years later, she may be in a position to pass on her wisdom and experience to fellow members of the West Virginia House of Delegates. At least one[Read More…]
Month: January 2017
Register today for Feb. 3 AP Legislative Lookahead
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Online registration is now open for the Associated Press’ 2017 Legislative Lookahead. Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, said the Lookahead is set for Friday, Feb. 3, in the conference room of The Charleston Gazette-Mail at 1001 Virginia St., Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-ap-legislative-lookahead-tickets-31156682476?aff=es2 “Please join[Read More…]
Neighbors may be less fortunate
The Journal editorial Almost undoubtedly, Jim Justice is the only governor in the United States who kept a beat-up old fishing tackle box and an ax in his personal car at all times. As he told those listening to the speech he gave last Monday, after being inaugurated as governor[Read More…]
WV DNR: Hatchery repairs are finally forthcoming
By JOHN McCOY Charleston Gazette-Mail Things are looking up for West Virginia’s warm-water fish hatcheries. Division of Natural Resources officials have met with companies expected to bid on work to fix major problems at the Apple Grove and Palestine hatcheries. If bids are made and accepted, fish production at both[Read More…]
Natural gas industry critiques new pipeline safety rules
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The U.S. features nearly 200,000 miles of pipelines transporting hazardous materials, such as the ATEX Express that blew up two years ago to allow 24,000 barrels of Marcellus and Utica Shale ethane to scorch five acres of Brooke County woodlands amid[Read More…]
Wood County Farmer’s Short Course nearing
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — People involved in local agriculture will be able to take part in a number of presentations dealing with farming issues. The 43rd annual Wood County Farmer’s Short Course will be every Thursday from Jan. 19 to March 9. Each[Read More…]
Raleigh County Beekeeping Cooperative Association educates future beekeepers
By CODY NEFF The Register-Herald The president of the Raleigh County Beekeepers Cooperative Association (RCBCA) was inspired by his grandfather to take up the art of beekeeping. About 18 years ago, Mark Lilly picked up some bees and hives and started into the hobby. Now, he manages 12 hives and[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘WE WILL PROVE WORTHY OF THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY’ After a combative start[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: 2017 WVPA Legislative Breakfast set for March
WVPA urges all editors, reporters, advertising directors, publishers to attend CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association, on behalf of its 77 member newspapers, is inviting representatives of each newspaper to attend the WVPA Legislative Breakfast at the Embassy Suites, 300 Court St, Charleston, W.Va., 24301, on Thursday, March 9, 2017. “The WVPA[Read More…]
Davis & Elkins College sets inauguration schedule for President Wood
ELKINS, W.Va. – A week-long celebration of Davis & Elkins College, March 26-30, will lead up to the inauguration of the College’s 15th President Chris A. Wood. The events, all free and open to the public, showcase D&E’s spiritual life, arts, athletics and academics. “This is the season of inaugurations and Davis[Read More…]