Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — David Cottrill wrote news stories and editorials with the Mountain Messenger for several years in the early 2000s. He often characterized himself as “the oldest living newspaper reporter.” His op-ed page column, titled “The April Fool,” was named because he was born on April Fool’s[Read More…]
Month: September 2017
10 things to know: Friday, September 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MEXICO HIT BY HUGE, DEADLY QUAKE The 8.1-magnitude earthquake — the strongest to hit the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice urges WV highway bond support
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In addition to better roads and immediate job growth, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice believes his “slam dunk” Roads to Prosperity plan will lead to economic growth that will sustain more jobs in the future. “What will happen is this,” Justice said Wednesday[Read More…]
Gov. Jim Justice urges support of road bond referendum in Beckley town hall
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice urged residents in a Wednesday evening town hall in Beckley to support the road bond referendum this fall that would create $1.6 billion in funds to upgrade the state’s roads and bridges. Residents will vote Saturday, Oct. 7, whether[Read More…]
Coalfield Expressway director: Justice should keep promise on building highway
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has pushed his highways plan since he was running last year, but much of it hinges on the upcoming bond referendum that would provide $1.6 billion in money for the state’s roads. “If you will go with me,[Read More…]
US Methanol plant breaks ground in Institute
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Chemical manufacturing startup US Methanol held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its Liberty One methanol plant in Institute, as company representatives and state and local officials touted the event as a sign of economic advancement in West Virginia. US Methanol expects production[Read More…]
Opinion: Appalachian Storage Hub represents ‘Galaxy of Hope’
By Marc A. Monteleone President, IOGA WV The Texas Gulf Coast region and anchor cities such as Houston are suffering from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey. Houston is the epicenter of the nation’s oil, natural gas and chemical industry and has become our nation’s fourth largest city. Our hearts and[Read More…]
Dominion Energy considering East River Mountain as site of $2 billion hydro-electric pump station
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, Va. — A site on East River Mountain in Tazewell County is being considered for a $2 billion pumped hydroelectric storage facility. Dominion Energy announced Thursday morning that the 4,100-acre site is near Bluefield, Va. and the other possible location for the facility[Read More…]
Charges dropped against reporter arrested at WV Capitol
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Prosecutors dropped a charge against a journalist who was arrested at the state Capitol when peppering Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price with questions. Dan Heyman, of Public News Service, and other representatives from his organization announced the news in a[Read More…]