By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — As the country debates what to do with Confederate, white supremacist and other statues and monuments, historian and Marshall University professor David Trowbridge suggests we analyze the history of each on an individual basis. Trowbridge, associate professor of history and director of African[Read More…]
Month: August 2017
Legislative sub-committee: DOH still working with contractor despite kickback scheme conviction
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. —Officials with the West Virginia Division of Highways continued to enter into contracts with an electrical contractor even after the company’s president pleaded guilty to taking part in a highway construction kickback scheme that cost the state $1.5 million, state lawmakers were[Read More…]
West Virginia Senator Ryan Weld’s bills to focus on addiction treatment
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Recent efforts by the West Virginia Legislature to curb drug addiction have focused on punishment for offenders, and Sen. Ryan Weld says the next move by lawmakers should be to start looking at improving drug treatment policies in the[Read More…]
WV auditor says new payroll system needs to do more
By JAKE JARVIS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has made significant progress with cutting down waste for completing payroll and is using fewer outside contracting groups to help out, State Auditor JB McCuskey told lawmakers Sunday afternoon. McCuskey still sees room for improvement, though, and says the state[Read More…]
A helping hand: Infant health in West Virginia
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia’s winding mountain roads often become barriers for access to care in the rural nooks and crannies of the state. Many expectant mothers travel an hour or longer for prenatal and delivery services. Related Information: The Effect Of Drug Abuse On[Read More…]
Ohio Judge Joseph Bruzzese shot, wounded during ambush outside Jefferson County courthouse; suspect killed
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Jefferson County Common Pleas Judge Joseph Bruzzese was shot this morning as he was walking to the entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse. The shooting occurred just minutes after 8 a.m. today in Court Alley, which is adjacent to the[Read More…]
After national competition, FedEx driver keeps delivering on tricky WV route
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Franklin Vance’s delivery route isn’t easy, and he’ll be the first to tell you so. “When I’m off it takes four guys to cover my route,” Vance, a FedEx Ground truck driver, said in between deliveries at the Patrick Street Plaza shopping[Read More…]
Resident receives correspondence from Obama
By BAYLI HELMICK The Inter-Mountain ELKINS — A Randolph County resident was ecstatic to receive a response letter from former President of the United States Barack Obama earlier this summer. Kevin Watson said he sent a letter to Obama in January, when the president was still in office. Watson sent[Read More…]
West Virginia concealed carry reciprocity extended to Wisconsin
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said officials in West Virginia and Wisconsin have worked out an agreement to allow Wisconsin residents with a valid concealed weapons permits to carry concealed in the Mountain State. West Virginia residents with a concealed[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Monday, Aug. 21
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US DESTROYER COLLIDES WITH TANKER, 10 SAILORS MISSING The USS John S. McCain suffers damage[Read More…]