By THERESA MARTHEY The Preston County News and Journal ROWLESBURG, W.Va. — Under sunny skies, but chilly temperatures, the final Trout for Cheat river stocking took place Friday. “This is our last stocking for this year,” Trout for Cheat Inc. President Art George said. “We will begin again in the[Read More…]
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10 things to know today: Tuesday, December 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. LEGAL BACKLASH FOR TRUMP’S MOVE ON NATIONAL MONUMENTS Tribes that spent years pushing for the[Read More…]
West Virginia State Auditor announces partnership with WVU for Small Government Monitoring Project
From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University students have taken on another project that will benefit the state, this time in an effort to help smaller, local governments operate more efficiently. Students at the College of Business and Economics will work in the Small Government Monitoring Project,[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey reminds consumers to be wise when making online purchases
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to make wise decisions when looking online for that perfect holiday gift for family and loved ones. “Shopping online is an easy and convenient way to purchase gifts without having to fight the crowds,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s also[Read More…]
W.Va. receives national recognition for early literacy work
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – National representatives today recognized West Virginia’s exemplary work in improving reading proficiency across the Mountain State. The West Virginia Governor’s Office, West Virginia Legislature and West Virginia Board of Education were recognized with the State Pacesetter award for their implementation and support of the statewide Leaders of[Read More…]
Murray Energy: Federal tax plan would cost coal firms $60M
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. – Murray Energy Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Robert Murray said the U.S. Senate’s version of the federal tax reform bill will increase his company’s taxes by $60 million per year. “Undoubtedly, the Senate’s so-called tax reform will cause even more[Read More…]
W.Va. officials issue statements on death of Webster County DOH employee
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials issued the following statements related to the death of a 22-year-old West Virginia Division of Highways worker in Webster County on Monday, Dec. 4. Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement: “Cathy and I are heartbroken upon learning of the death[Read More…]
W.Va year-to-date General Fund revenue projections on target, Hardy says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With the aid of November collections of $298.5 million, cumulative General Revenue Fund collections of more than $1.6 billion are 4.5 percent ahead of last year and more than 99 percent of the estimate. Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy remains cautiously optimistic that five months in, the state[Read More…]
Traffic advisory issued for W.Va. Capitol area ahead of Tuesday’s Joyful Night celebration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – All lanes of Kanawha Boulevard will close between California Avenue and Greenbrier Street on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., for the Joyful Night celebration on the W.Va. Capitol campus. Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice are hosting the annual holiday gathering,[Read More…]
Registration open for 2018 West Virginia Legislative Lookahead, Jan. 5 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Each year the media of West Virginia gathers for the West Virginia Legislative Lookahead: A preview of key topics expected at the upcoming West Virginia Legislative session. The Lookahead is a day-long series of seminars.. This year the topics include taxes, education, oil and gas legislation, and WV Forward. The 2018 event is Friday, Jan.[Read More…]