By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a 2016 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the national average for breastfeeding is 81.1 percent. In West Virginia, the rate is 64.6 percent. Rates at six months, however, drop dramatically — nationally to 51.8 percent, and in[Read More…]
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‘Matewan’ director, producer attends regional screenings
By DAVE LAVENDER HD Media SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When he was a senior at Mount Pleasant High School in upstate New York in 1967, John Sayles helped his high school football team go undefeated. And this fall, Sayles, who earned letters in basketball, baseball, track, and football, went back[Read More…]
Quad State Legislative Conference an exchange of ideas and information
By MARIA HAISLIP The State Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Tourism, economic development and the opioid crisis were topics discussed at the 28th Quad State Legislative Conference held in Hagerstown, Maryland. Conference members came from Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Virginia. West Virginia Sen. Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, called it “one of[Read More…]
Downtown Parkersburg to host ArtOberfest
Staff report The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — ArtOberfest, a German-style arts fair, will be held from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the 700 block of Market Street. This first event for downtown Parkersburg is sponsored by the Parkersburg Art Center, Downtown PKB, Parkersburg Brewing Co., Artsbridge,[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: With the bond passed, now it’s time to get to work
The Exponent Telegram editorial West Virginia Department of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith had it right Saturday night after voters overwhelmingly supported Gov. Jim Justice’s $1.6 billion road bond amendment: “It’s time for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We’re ready to roll.” Smith and Justice were[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, October 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, October 9, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP TIES DEMANDS TO ‘DREAMERS’ The president says his hardline immigration priorities must be enacted[Read More…]
W.Va. Secretary of State Warner releases final ‘unofficial’ results on Roads to Prosperity vote
WVSOS shares link to unofficial election results; bond passes 73% to 27% CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have made their voices heard Saturday, Oct. 7, and voted on the constitutional amendment to allow the issuance of road bonds. According to unofficial results from the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, unofficial vote[Read More…]
WV Roads to Prosperity bond referendum passes in a landslide
By Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Voters approved a constitutional referendum Saturday that will allow West Virginia to issue up to $1.6 billion in bonds for highway and bridge construction in the state. The vote on the Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017 passed, earning nearly 73[Read More…]
W.Va. voters approve Roads to Prosperity bond amendment
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Despite low voter turnout, West Virginians who voted Saturday approved the road bond referendum, approving the sale of up to $1.6 billion in state bonds to improve state roads. As of press time and with only 93 percent of precincts[Read More…]
Justice calls WV Roads to Prosperity most historic vote for the state
By Andrea Lannom The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice hailed Saturday night’s special election for the Roads to Prosperity a victory, calling it the most historic vote for West Virginia. Justice held a press conference Saturday night. Justice and Secretary of Transportation Tom Smith had toured the state, campaigning[Read More…]
