By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns said unlike the last two years, budget concerns shouldn’t consume the time and energy of state lawmakers when they return to Charleston next month — but they still could have a taxing[Read More…]
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West Virginia ranks among bottom five states in annual health report
Staff reports The Preston County News and Journal CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia is ranked 46th nationally in terms of overall health, according to the United Health Foundation’s annual report “America’s Health Rankings” for 2017. This is a three-rank drop for the state, which ranked 43rd in 2016. The state[Read More…]
Coal train derails, spills coal into West Fork tributary
By CHARLES YOUNG, DARLENE J. SWIGER AND KIRSTEN RENEAU West Virginia News HAYWOOD, W.Va. — Nine coal cars in a freight train derailed at 9:15 a.m. Thursday on Harrison Power Plant property, with two of the cars going into Robinson Run and spilling coal into the stream, which is a[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Transportation plans area events planned for Silver Bridge Anniversary
By BETH SERGENT Point Pleasant Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Starting at 11 a.m., at 6th Street, in Point Pleasant, the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) will be hosting a remembrance event which takes place inside a large tent meant to seat hundreds and protect those gathered from the[Read More…]
Inter-Mountain offering 2018 People’s Choice
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Who will the people choose as the “Best of the Best” in the 2018 People’s Choice? The Inter-Mountain is once again offering the annual contest, which generates tremendous excitement among customers, businesses and staff members as they wonder who will be recognized and voted the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, December 15
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO COULD HOLD UP GOP TAX PACKAGE Republican Senator Marco Rubio’s potential defection over a[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State Warner announces launch of New Voter ID education program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner announced the launch a new program to educate the public on the state’s voter identification law, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. The “Be Registered & Be Ready to Vote” campaign will help educate voters on the kinds of photo and non-photo[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice appoints fired chief of staff to prestigious state job
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Four months after unceremoniously firing him as his chief of staff, Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Charleston lawyer Nick Casey to a prestigious state appeals board. Justice appointed Casey to the Workers’ Compensation Board of Review, a three-member judicial panel that hears[Read More…]
Huntington Police Department unveils plan to combat violent crimes
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Passion and concern were the two main emotions exuding from the roughly dozen community members who spoke Wednesday during a special call Huntington City Council meeting as they asked not only for more action from city officials but also from the citizens of[Read More…]
Study of two West Virginia tech parks to be completed by year’s end
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher said a report will be finished by the end of the year examining the efficacy of the I-79 Technology Park in Fairmont and the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston. A provision requiring[Read More…]