By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — There are still plenty of spots available for those willing to take a step over the edge of the West Virginia Building for the United Way of the River Cities. The inaugural Over the Edge event Saturday, June 17, will send participants,[Read More…]
Month: May 2017
Attorney General warns consumers of utility scams
Staff report The Preston County News & Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to beware of impostor scams, particularly ones involving callers who claim to represent utility companies. Impostors have been known to pose as electric, cable/satellite television and public service district employees to[Read More…]
Blue & Gray Reunion in Philippi kicks off Thursday
By BAYLI HELMICK The Inter-Mountain PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Planning for the 28th annual Blue & Gray Reunion is underway throughout Philippi as its citizens prepare for the annual historical weekend. This year will mark the 156th anniversary of the First Land Battle of the Civil War, as re-enactors, businesses, musicians,[Read More…]
New Tri-State magazine available starting June 1
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A new magazine exploring life in the Tri-State will be available starting Thursday, June 1. River Cities Magazine is a full-color magazine being published by HD Media Co. that includes in-depth stories about the people, places and events that make the cities in the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, May 31
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DIPLOMATIC AREA IN KABUL HIT WITH MASSIVE EXPLOSION Officials say a suicide car bombing in[Read More…]
WV OMEGA announces the passing of President Jan Vineyard
Release from OMEGA: Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Oil Marketers and Grocers Association (OMEGA) is heartbroken to announce the death of Jan Vineyard, the organization’s long-serving president, on Tuesday, May 30 from complications with a recent illness. “Vineyard, a lifelong West Virginian who was raised in Nitro, was incredibly passionate about[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVDOT Secretary Smith, Contractors of America call press conference
Charleston, W.VA. – West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith will join Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, as well as the WV Contractors Association as the AGC discusses construction job data and the importance of a state infrastructure program. Simonson will discuss construction job[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Still no budget
By Phil Kabler For The West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 10 days in special session failed to bring the Senate and House of Delegates any closer to resolution of the impasse over the 2017-18 state budget, legislators voted for put the session on hiatus for a second time – until June[Read More…]
Whether eliminating income taxes will help West Virginia depends on who you ask
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During a recent debate on the floor of the West Virginia Senate, Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns, R-Ohio, called a plan to move the state’s tax structure to consumption taxes and eventually eliminate the personal income tax a “bold, aggressive approach”[Read More…]
Grafton Memorial Day’s 150th celebration honors vets, tradition
By STEPHEN SANTILLI The Exponent Telegram GRAFTON, W.Va. — The longest on-going Memorial Day celebration in the United States was held in Taylor County Monday. The 150th Grafton Memorial Day Parade was held on a sunny day with temps in the mid to upper 70s. Even though the hot sunshine,[Read More…]