By DAVE WALSH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It started on Oct. 14, 1974. It ended on July 10, 2017. What is it? My career in journalism that spanned 42-plus years. On my fourth attempt at deciding on a major at Marshall University, I opted for journalism. History, no. Economics, no.[Read More…]
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AGT winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge
By GUISEPPE SABELLA Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “America’s Got Talent” winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. allegedly sent a woman to the hospital with injuries to her head and face on Monday. A verbal fight turned physical at Murphy’s home in the Whitman area, where he hit the woman with[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, July 12
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IN RETROSPECT I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE DONE THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY’ Donald Trump Jr. tells[Read More…]
Register now for WVPA Convention at Canaan Valley Resort
WVPA Convention 2017: Reserve rooms today CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5 is open. “West Virginia: Adapting to Marketplace Changes” is the theme of the West Virginia Press Association’s 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5. The WVPA invites its 70 member newspapers and guests[Read More…]
AG Morrisey takes aim at Manchin
By TIM COOK The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Saying the goal of his candidacy is “to put the message forward as to why I am the conservative candidate in this race,” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey kicked off his campaign Monday for the state’s U.S. Senate seat currently held[Read More…]
Veteran announces bid for Alex Mooney’s congressional seat
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Army veteran and former nonprofit director announced his plan Monday to challenge Republican Alex Mooney for his seat in West Virginia’s second congressional district. Aaron Scheinberg said he plans to run as a Democrat in the 2018 election. He previously worked[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins: Federal highway money is coming but Charleston decides allocation
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A Mercer County structure dubbed “The Bridge to Nowhere” could finally become a link to somewhere if federal highway dollars coming to West Virginia are applied to the project, one of the state’s congressional representatives said Monday. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins,[Read More…]
West Virginia Business College is officially closed
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING –The saga of West Virginia Business College and its accreditation problems culminated with school officials’ Monday announcement that the institution is, in fact, closed. A Monday email from college General Manager James Weir to students, as well as to the West[Read More…]
State school board rejects Nicholas County schools plan for second time
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal Members of the state Board of Education voted to turn down a Nicholas County school consolidation plan on Monday, July 10, perhaps even more adamantly than they rejected the plan in June. The vote came after an hour of comments from members of the[Read More…]
WVU Board of Governors moves forward with more opportunities of self-governance
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With the adoption of new state laws permitting more independence from the state’s Higher Education Policy Commission, the West Virginia University Board of Governors started the process of enacting new policies and procedures. During a special meeting Monday, the board[Read More…]
