By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office affirmed its position Wednesday to send the Trump administration only voter data that already is publicly available, denying parts of the White House’s request. Citing state code, Elections Director Donald Kersey said in a statement[Read More…]

By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power representatives said the utility’s plans to acquire two wind farms should benefit the company even without factoring in federal environmental regulations, citing tax credits and a reduced reliance on outside energy purchases, according to recent filings with the state Public[Read More…]

By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — West Virginia University President Gordon Gee said he’s willing to listen if you have a good idea for developing the state’s economy. In what has become an annual summer rite for Gee, the university head is making stops throughout the state[Read More…]

Staff reports The Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va.  — The West Virginia National Guard will conduct a multi-location training exercise July 20-25 in Preston, Monongalia and Kanawha counties, in conjunction with military and civilian emergency response units within FEMA Region III. The exercise, Operation Dawson Storm, will immerse military units specialized[Read More…]

By DARLENE SWIGER The Weston News JANE LEW, W.Va. — The 11th annual Spiker Farm Bull Ride will be held Friday and Saturday in Jane Lew. The event is sanctioned by SEBRA, the Southern Extreme Bull Riding Association. “Any money and points earned by the cowboys go toward putting them[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 13, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP IN PARIS FOR SIT-DOWN WITH MACRON Trump and his French counterpart look to set[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A national coalition of groups representing patients, doctors, nurses and several leading national organizations that advocate for better health care will be in Charleston Thursday morning to highlight concerns all West Virginians should have about health reform proposals being discussed in Congress.   Today’s 10:30 a.m. event[Read More…]

By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If pipelines, roads and other infrastructure are going to be built in West Virginia, why not use West Virginians to build them? That was what Gov. Jim Justice and members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America asked at a[Read More…]