Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Julianne Kemp, who worked as a reporter and editor at the Charleston Daily Mail for more than half a century and was also a leading figure at the Charleston Ballet, died this week at the age of 87. Known as Julie, she was born on[Read More…]
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W.Va. House Senior Issues Committee updated on caregiving, palliative care
AARP WV, American Cancer Society Cancer address committee West Virginia Press Association Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — People overwhelmingly want to age in their homes and communities instead of in costly institutions. That was one of the messages Delegates on the West Virginia House of Delegates Senior Issues Committee heard Thursday during[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, January 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE BUDGET BILL STANDS Congress hurtles toward a government shutdown this weekend in large part[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Jan. 19
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, January 18, 2018 10th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: None listed SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 11: Designating January 19, 2018, as Southern West Virginia Day at Capitol THIRD READING (For Passage) [Read More…]
Tests for W.Va. Division of Natural Resources police officer positions set for Feb. 2-3
Release from the W.Va. Department of Commerce: SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has scheduled Physical Agility Tests (PAT) for anyone interested in applying for Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO) positions open statewide. The tests are scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at the[Read More…]
West Virginia classmate remembers child endangerment suspect as a quiet, intelligent student
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va.v — Black and white photographs in late 1970s high school yearbooks paint the image of a Mercer County teenager who participated in chess, science and the Bible, but today he’s a 57-year-old California resident facing charges of child endangerment. David Allen Turpin[Read More…]
House Education Committee passes resolution seeking to elect West Virginia school board members
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — A resolution seeking to put the state school board’s rule-making authority under the Legislature and calls for the election of state school board members passed out of committee Wednesday. The House Committee on Education took up House Joint Resolution 103, a proposed constitutional amendment, which[Read More…]
Mineral County delegate’s broadband bill heads to Finance Committee
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Mineral County delegate’s bill, which seeks to help residents access broadband and cell services, now heads to the House Finance Committee. The House Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 2379 Friday. Delegate Gary Howell, R-Mineral, introduced the bill last week. He said[Read More…]
Logan senator: proposed 1 percent teacher pay raise ‘slap in the face’
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Logan County senator expressed concern Wednesday that a proposed 1 percent pay raise would not be enough to attract and retain teachers in West Virginia. In his remarks on the Senate floor, Democrat Sen. Richard Ojeda said teachers have told him[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia Senator warns of possible teacher strike
By RUSTY MARKS NCVW Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Richard Ojeda, D-Logan, warned fellow lawmakers Wednesday of a possible teachers’ strike unless the state Legislature comes up with a viable pay raise for educators. “We’re not listening to our teachers,” Ojeda told fellow senators during the regular Senate[Read More…]
