By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald MAXWELTON, W.Va. — Greenbrier Valley Airport officials have adopted a neutral posture regarding the Trump administration’s proposal to slash transportation spending by 13 percent, a move that would likely include privatization of the Contract Tower Program and elimination of Essential Air Service subsidies. Touching on[Read More…]
Month: May 2017
Del. Gearheart not giving up fight to eliminate turnpike tolls
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Del. Marty Gearheart, R-Mercer County, is not giving up on his fight to eliminate tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike. “The current trend of local groups supporting extension of tolls on the West Virginia Turnpike is troubling,” he said, referring to[Read More…]
Former Fenton Art Glass workers say last farewell to Williamstown factory
By WAYNE TOWNER The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Nearly 200 former employees of Fenton Art Glass Co. gathered for a final time at the century-old family business to talk together, tour the factory and remember the work they did there and the people they worked with. Company[Read More…]
Miss West Virginia USA heading to Vegas in search of Miss USA title
By Mindy Kearns Point Pleasant Register NEW HAVEN, W.Va. — Miss West Virginia USA Lauren Roush will board an airplane to Las Vegas on Wednesday in the hopes of achieving a lifetime goal – that of winning the title of Miss USA. Roush, of New Haven, won the state title[Read More…]
Fairmont State President Rose to retire after 6 years
By KAILEE GALLAHAN The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University President Maria Rose has made an impact in academic programs and student enrollment as the 14th president of the university, officials say. Rose will retire June 30 after serving six years as president. As a graduate of Fairmont[Read More…]
Editorial: All-of-the-above approach to energy makes sense
Herald-Dispatch editorial Advocates for the coal industry – both those connected to the business as well as government officials concerned about tax revenues and miners’ jobs – often argue that energy policies should be built on an “all-of-the-above” approach. Their desire, of course, is that coal as a fuel source[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, May 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 1, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT BUDGET LEGISLATION DOESN’T HAVE A $1 trillion-plus spending bill denies Trump money for a border[Read More…]
