Photo by Sholten Singer HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Boys and Girls Club of Huntington hosts an Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Guyandotte Boys and Girls Club. Starbucks district manager Beth Hyatt helps children plant a garden.
Month: April 2017
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GEORGIA HOUSE SEAT STILL UNDECIDED A June 20 runoff between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen[Read More…]
Opinion: Broadband Hgh-speed Internet — An essential Service
By Gaylene Miller State Director AARP WV Broadband high-speed internet access is widely recognized as an essential service in today’s society. Yet, a significant gap – often referred to as the “digital divide” – still exists between people with access to technology and those without it. Many areas of[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Capito to make stops Wednesday in Kanawha, Brooke counties
From the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, April 19, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will attend events in Charleston and Follansbee. Senator Capito will deliver remarks at the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Reason to Hope Luncheon, where she will also[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVU College of Law – on Thursday – to celebrate 40th anniversary of its law clinics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU College of Law on Thursday, April 20, is hosting a special day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its law clinics. The media is invited to join alumni, faculty, staff, students and other special guests to mark this milestone in legal education. WHO: Gregory W. Bowman,[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Manchin to host events in Kanawha, Logan, Cabell counties
From the Office of Sen. Joe Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will travel around West Virginia and meet with local residents, community and business leaders and state and local officials to discuss our state and nation’s most pressing current issues. The Senator will host[Read More…]
Ohio man gets over 18 years for role in Huntington mass ODs
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An Ohio drug dealer collapsed into his chair in tears at the federal courthouse in Huntington on Monday as he was sentenced to serve more than 18 years in federal prison for distributing pink heroin in Huntington, which resulted in 26 overdoses[Read More…]
Justice meets with GOP leaders, no announcement on budget, special session
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four days after Gov. Jim Justice vetoed the Legislature’s version of the budget bill, theatrically comparing it to bovine excrement, the Justice administration resumed budget talks with legislative leaders Monday. Justice spokesman Grant Herring said Justice and chief of staff Nick Casey[Read More…]
Money flows in for Manchin, Jenkins ahead of potential Senate race
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Joe Manchin, West Virginia’s lone Democrat in Congress, has been racking up contributions for what is likely to be a tight competition to keep his U.S. Senate seat. Between Jan. 1 and March 31 of this year, Manchin received $556,198 in total[Read More…]
Power company going out on a limb to lower outages
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials for Mon Power say a new tree-trimming regimen instituted in 2014 appears to be working to help limit power outages from storms. “Three years into our enhanced vegetation management program, our customers are experiencing fewer tree-related outages as we have[Read More…]
