By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court justices will hear arguments about whether the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources is liable in the death of an infant in Kanawha County in 2010. The case is a wrongful death suit initiated by Eric Gillispie,[Read More…]
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West Virginia ‘non-politician’ Willis seeking U.S. Senate seat
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. –As a graduate of Georgetown University’s law school, a U.S. Army Green Beret and the owner of a historic hotel, Tom Willis hopes his wide range of experiences will convince West Virginia voters to choose him as their next U.S.[Read More…]
Business registrations increase in West Virginia
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Business registrations in 2017 in West Virginia increased about 11 percent over the previous year, the West Virginia Secretary of State said on Wednesday. The increase of 10.87 percent compares to 12.10 percent in 2016 over 2015, Secretary of State[Read More…]
West Virginia University Extension Service urges residents to put safety first when heating homes
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With frigid temperatures well below normal and not much relief in sight, many West Virginia residents are turning to additional heat sources to help their primary heater keep up with the arctic chill that has dominated early winter. One of the most affordable and common[Read More…]
Officials plan network of hiking, water trails in southern West Virginia connected through Mercer, Summers
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — An almost forgotten railroad could become a big part of a new trail for hikers, bicycle enthusiasts and horseback riders that are interested in exploring the mountains and forests of Mercer and Summers counties. Mercer County Commissioner Bill Archer said that[Read More…]
Delegate Overington talks jobs, energy at town hall
By TABITHA JOHNSTON The Journal MARLOWE, W.Va. — Delegate John Overington, R-Berkeley, held the first of two scheduled town meetings Saturday morning at the Marlowe Ruritan Building, discussing state issues ahead of the upcoming Legislative session. Overington welcomed the meeting’s attendees and listened to constituents’ questions and ideas related to natural[Read More…]
West Virginia fiber artist stays busy during cold spell
By SARAH GOODRICH The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — As the area experiences frigid temperatures, Suzan Morgan, an artist member of Artistry on Main, enjoys the warmth inside as she sews Christmas ornaments in preparation for the 2018 holiday season. Morgan, who specializes in textile and fabric art, has been part[Read More…]
Mountain Media continues expansion in West Virginia
Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — 21Mountain Media LLC, a Lewisburg-based community newspaper company, has purchased the assets of Calhoun Publishing Inc., which includes the Calhoun Chronicle and Grantsville News community weekly newspaper. Mountain Media LLC, based in Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, publishes community weekly newspapers, their affiliated publications and[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, January 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PRESIDENT’S SUPPORTERS CIRCLE THE WAGONS Trump administration officials and allies are rallying to the president’s[Read More…]
W.Va. journalist Paul Nyden remembered as crusading reporter, loyal friend and mentor, great storyteller
By Ken Ward Jr. The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paul J. Nyden, a longtime Charleston Gazette investigative reporter who detailed coal industry abuses and government corruption, died Saturday after a short illness. He was 72. Nyden defended the public’s interests by consistently taking on powerful state businesses and challenging[Read More…]
