By TRAVIS CRUM HD Media WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Some of the people working the front lines against the drug epidemic in Mingo County said they want the White House to declare opioid addiction a national emergency. In August, President Donald Trump said he would declare a state of national emergency in[Read More…]
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Economic Development officials weigh in on W.Va. broadband
By CHRISTOPHER DOWELL The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a recent survey among West Virginia’s economic development agencies and chambers of commerce, a conflicting narrative has emerged. It’s between a perceived need for higher speeds with more access to broadband and an uncertainty as to what those current speeds[Read More…]
Brian’s Safe House residents share their stories with Jenkins
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — They all knew the killer by the same name. Each had once been a slave to it. An iron-fisted god that pillaged the sacred, it had enslaved each man, mercilessly ravaging his family, his job, his educational aspirations and his reputation. Each[Read More…]
Wildfire in Mon National Forest still burning after week of firefighting, rain
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite nearly one inch of rain and the efforts of 140 firefighters and a helicopter crew, a forest fire began its second week of charring the slopes of North Fork Mountain in the Monongahela National Forest in Grant County on Monday. According[Read More…]
WVU to hold inaugural Day of Giving Nov. 8
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One day. The words suggest a moment and a future. Both are being emphasized on Nov. 8 as West Virginia University is reaching out to students, alumni and friends, encouraging them to make a gift – especially ones that go to the general, unrestricted needs[Read More…]
Media Advisory: U.S. Sen. Capito to participate in several economic development events in Randolph, Kanawha counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, Oct. 11, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will participate in a number of economic development events in Randolph and Kanawha counties. Sen. Capito will first stop at Armstrong Flooring’s Beverly facility for a major new investment announcement, followed by a press conference on other[Read More…]
WVONGA: Energy sector monitoring cybersecurity
WVPA Staff Report CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Finding a panel discussion about cybersecurity on the agenda for an oil and natural gas industry conference might surprise some, but presenters at the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association fall meeting were clear: cybersecurity is a concern for all industries and companies. Susan[Read More…]
Alderson local premieres original piece in New York New Works Theatre Festival
The Mountain Messenger On Monday Lieselotte Heil, of Alderson, premiered her new solo show, SNAPSHOTS: Love Scenes from an Album of Life, at The Duke on 42nd Street, in New York City, as part of the 2017 New York New Works Theatre Festival. A panel of Broadway Producers, Tony Award winners,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: High-speed internet vital to state’s future
The Inter-Mountain editorial If you have traveled for business or pleasure during the past couple of years, you probably had to make lodging reservations in advance. Before doing so, you looked into the hotel, rental unit or other accommodation you were considering. Clean? Check. Breakfast? Check. Near attractions or where[Read More…]
Editorial: Better late than never
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register editorial It is unfortunate for the nation as a whole, not just for energy-producing states, that former President Barack Obama’s war on coal and affordable electricity is being ended after years in which it was pursued with attack-dog tenacity and yes, viciousness. Better late than[Read More…]
