By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “West Virginia is the perfect place to fall in love with fall,” says state Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby. According to tourism officials, 15.9 million people a year stay overnight in West Virginia, contributing $4.5 billion to the state’s economy. Ruby said[Read More…]
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McDowell mine rescue team earns first place in national competition
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH, W.Va. — Nobody expected them to win, but a McDowell County mine rescue team beat all expectations when competing teams demonstrated their skills at the National Mine Rescue Competition. The Southern Pocahontas Mine Rescue Team located in Welch finished first during the National[Read More…]
Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A concert by a KISS tribute band and celebrity appearances by the host of a car television show are two of the highlights of the 12th annual Charleston Boulevard Rod Run and Doo Wop, slated for Oct. 4-8. The classic car show[Read More…]
Editorial: Latest health plan would harm our region
The Herald-Dispatch editorial To their credit, Congressional Republicans and GOP candidates seeking office in Congress over the last seven years have been persistent in saying they want to get rid of the Affordable Care Act enacted by Democrats and President Barack Obama. That’s clear by the dozens of futile votes[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, September 25
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Sept. 25, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN LIST EXPANDS The rules set to go into effect Oct. 18 will[Read More…]
US attorney general to go after doctors who overprescribe opioids
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. attorney general cracked the whip on medical professionals contributing to a worsening opioid epidemic in a speech in Charleston on Thursday. Speaking at a forum hosted by the American Conservative Union Foundation and the Cardinal Institute, Attorney General Jeff Sessions[Read More…]
Protester: ‘Thanks for the danishes but we’d rather have health care’
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a smile, Matt Schlapp, the chairman of the American Conservative Union, walked across Kanawha Boulevard and offered pastries and strawberries to protesters outside the forum his organization hosted in Charleston on Thursday morning. Most declined the pastries, which were prepared at[Read More…]
Gov. Jim Justice paints grim picture if road bond fails
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says if a $1.6 billion road bond referendum doesn’t pass on Oct. 7, further financial cuts may have to be made — and racing greyhounds “are gone.” He also hinted cuts to higher education[Read More…]
Mercer officials unite in support of road bond
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Mercer County officials, elected leaders and dignitaries came together with a unified voice Thursday afternoon to urge residents to vote for the upcoming road bond referendum. The event was held in view of the so-called “bridge to nowhere” in Bluefield, which[Read More…]
WVU law Professor enters West Virginia 1st District House race
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A second Democrat has announced she will seek West Virginia’s 1st District congressional seat in 2018. Kendra Fershee of Morgantown serves as associate dean for academic affairs at the West Virginia University College of Law. In her announcement, she said[Read More…]
