By KRISTEN RENEAU The Exponent Telegram WESTON, W.Va. — For many areas in West Virginia, summer is a peak time in tourism, and fall sees a decrease. However, this isn’t necessarily the case in Lewis County. Their fall season kicks off with the Jackson’s Mill Jubilee and other events happening[Read More…]
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Outdoor recreation bringing in money, jobs to state
By FRED PACE HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Outdoor recreation is bringing in billions of dollars and lots of jobs to Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, according to a new report by the Outdoor Industry Association. In West Virginia, outdoor recreation means 90,000 jobs and $9 billion in consumer spending, the[Read More…]
Fishermen don’t oppose hydroelectric plant at Pike Island Locks and Dam
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register YORKVILLE, Ohio — Fishing on a bright morning at the Pike Island Locks and Dam recreation area, Bridgeport resident Bobby Gillespie said he supports a $200 million hydroelectric plant at the site because he said it may help him hook a larger[Read More…]
Solving the ‘digital divide’: Sen. Capito addresses health care, technology in Mercer visit
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph ELGOOD, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito greeted people in Elgood Saturday when she stopped by for a new water line project groundbreaking ceremony. Capito spent the day in Mercer County, also making stops at Bluefield State College, Mercer County Airport and the DISH[Read More…]
Grow Appalachia gets people in touch with roots
By JD CHARLES For The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — In years past, many residents of Appalachia depended upon home-grown produce, especially during lean times, to help feed the family even after the agrarian family farming era was over and the Industrial Revolution had transformed the nation. Many folks would grow[Read More…]
Medal of Honor Hall opens at Beckley VA Medical Center
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Wooden painted plaques representing the Army, Navy and Air Force line the walls of the new Medal of Honor Hall at the Beckley VA Medical Center, along with the names of 13 Medal of Honor recipients from southern West Virginia and a[Read More…]
Event to honor Rosie the Riveters on Labor Day
By JOSHUA QUALLS The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Rosies will once again be armed with bells on Labor Day to celebrate and honor their work behind rivet guns during World War II. The second “Ring a Bell for Rosie” event honoring women in the workforce will be at Pullman Square at 12:30[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editor emeritus named UnitedCoR writer in residence
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Gazette-Mail’s editor emeritus has been named writer in residence for a national organization, the United Coalition of Reason, based in Washington, D.C. James A. Haught won’t be in residence in Washington, though. He will remain with the Gazette-Mail and contribute to the group online.[Read More…]
Media Alert: American Rosie the Riveter Press Conference 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thanks! Plain and Simple, a West Virginia non-profit organization, is holding a press conference at the State Capitol Wednesday, Aug. 30, 3:15 p.m.to outline West Virginia plans in advance a a national Labor Day effort to honor the women known as “Rosie the Riveters” WHO: West[Read More…]
10 things to know, Monday, August 28
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOUSTON BRACES FOR MORE RAIN, RESCUES And officials are releasing even more water from reservoirs[Read More…]
