By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., has introduced federal legislation intended to make it easier for companies to expand broadband internet service to rural communities. Capito introduced the Gigibit Opportunity Act on Wednesday, May 3, according to a a news release.[Read More…]
Month: May 2017
Ringling Brothers ringmaster talks end of an era
By BILL LYNCH Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Johnathan Lee Iverson, ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, wasn’t surprised when he was told the circus was coming to an end. Iverson, who leads the circus for one final set of shows in Charleston this week, said, “I[Read More…]
Del. Moore presents treatment options
By JEFF McCOY The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — One of the first things that Del. Riley Moore, R-Jefferson, did after his election was work with the Jefferson Day Report Center and Alkermes plc, the manufacturer of the anti-opioid drug Vivitrol, to make Jefferson County one of only five West Virginia[Read More…]
City, university address campus safety concerns
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It’s hard to overstate how much Marshall University means to Huntington. The university is the heart of the city, Mayor Steve Williams said, and its students are as much residents of the city as they are the school. In most cases, Marshall is[Read More…]
23rd annual Cheat River Festival begins Friday
By THERESA MARTHEY The Exponent Telegram KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Friends of the Cheat is putting the final touches on the 23rd annual Cheat River Festival. The music and arts festival celebrating the Cheat River will take place Friday and Saturday. “This year, we are extending the event by a day[Read More…]
Cat lovers can now enjoy West Virginia’s own Mr. Fluffy Butt
Paid Advertisement: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unique West Virginia cat collectibles and clothing featuring Mr. Fluffy Butt and friends are now available at hepcatzdesign.com. West Virginia graphic designer Brenda Pinnell has the honor of caring for Mr. Fluffy Butt. Check him out, but, beware, he’s a little bit snarky. Like him[Read More…]
National, state Small Business Week winners honored
By KELSIE LEROSE Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Several West Virginia small businesses gathered Wednesday at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center for a luncheon to honor the national and state 2017 Small Business Week winners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) West Virginia District Office holds the luncheon[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: We can all do our part to help small businesses retain their strength
Times West Virginian editorial This week is Small Business Week throughout the country, where people are encouraged to shop at and give back to all the small businesses in their community. According to the official Small Business Week website, it “honors the innovators who take a risk on an idea,[Read More…]
Monongalia County joins other counties to oppose tax reform
By BEN CONLEY The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County commissioners said they would stand with other counties in opposing state tax reforms that would reduce revenue at the local level. The issue was raised during the May 3 meeting in a letter from the Kanawha County Commission. In[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, May 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 4, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOP REVIVES HEALTH CARE BILL Republicans are planning a House vote on their prized health[Read More…]
