CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, Oct. 11, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will participate in a number of economic development events in Randolph and Kanawha counties. Sen. Capito will first stop at Armstrong Flooring’s Beverly facility for a major new investment announcement, followed by a press conference on other[Read More…]
Month: October 2017
WVONGA: Energy sector monitoring cybersecurity
WVPA Staff Report CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Finding a panel discussion about cybersecurity on the agenda for an oil and natural gas industry conference might surprise some, but presenters at the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association fall meeting were clear: cybersecurity is a concern for all industries and companies. Susan[Read More…]
Alderson local premieres original piece in New York New Works Theatre Festival
The Mountain Messenger On Monday Lieselotte Heil, of Alderson, premiered her new solo show, SNAPSHOTS: Love Scenes from an Album of Life, at The Duke on 42nd Street, in New York City, as part of the 2017 New York New Works Theatre Festival. A panel of Broadway Producers, Tony Award winners,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: High-speed internet vital to state’s future
The Inter-Mountain editorial If you have traveled for business or pleasure during the past couple of years, you probably had to make lodging reservations in advance. Before doing so, you looked into the hotel, rental unit or other accommodation you were considering. Clean? Check. Breakfast? Check. Near attractions or where[Read More…]
Editorial: Better late than never
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register editorial It is unfortunate for the nation as a whole, not just for energy-producing states, that former President Barack Obama’s war on coal and affordable electricity is being ended after years in which it was pursued with attack-dog tenacity and yes, viciousness. Better late than[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, October 10
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEADLY WILDFIRES ALREADY AMONG CALIFORNIA’S WORST The fires across the northern part of the state[Read More…]
Video: Davis & Elkins celebrating fall with music
ELKINS, W.Va. — With fall colors out across the region, visitors to the Davis and Elkins College Campus on Monday were able to enjoy both the fall foliage and the talent of students during a musical program on the deck of Hallihurst Hall. See more on D&E at https://www.dewv.edu
Video: W.Va. Capitol Veterans Memorial
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While West Virginia officials were inside the state Capitol Saturday, Oct. 7, monitoring election results, a WVPA photographer captured these images of the Veterans Memorial that honors those who monitor our safety and freedom every night and make such free and open elections possible.
Governor, legislative leaders say special session likely after road bond vote
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now that voters have approved the state road bond referendum, the next step looks to be a special legislative session. Not long after unofficial election results came in Saturday showing about 73 percent of voters across the state supported the Roads to[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle leaders praise referendum passage
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Northern Panhandle leaders are largely happy with the passage of the “Roads to Prosperity” bond referendum, and now they want to see it grow both jobs and development in West Virginia. “I’m hopeful that with passage of the road[Read More…]