Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLINTON, TRUMP SET FOR LAST DEBATE The prime-time showdown is perhaps Trump’s last[Read More…]
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Gov. Tomblin: W.Va. to implement CDC guidelines on opioids use
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (October 18, 2016) – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced that the state has developed a plan that adheres to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Sen. Manchin to address Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership
MEDIA ADVISORY: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Oct. 27, 2016 HEALTHY HEART SUMMIT – Charleston, W.Va. Senator Joe Manchin III to offer keynote remarks WHAT: Participate in this half-day program organized by the Charleston coalition of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) with local and state community leaders, federal speakers, a local cardiologist. We[Read More…]
Today at 4 p.m. is deadline for W.Va. voter registration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today is the last day for West Virginians to register to vote or update their registration before the 2016 General Elections. Residents needing to register or update registration must do so by 4 p.m. today. They can register online through the West Virginia Secretary of State’s website at https://ovr.sos.wv.gov/Register/Landing To register[Read More…]
Media Alert: Federal, state organizations hosting rural entrepreneurship conference
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Representatives from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program, along with a host of West Virginia-based organizations, will host “A Conversation About Rural Entrepreneurship” on today and Wednesday (Oct. 18-19) in Fairmont. Media are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 11:30 am on[Read More…]
Media Alert: Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Walk to end Alzheimer’s’ set for Oct. 29
Media Alert: CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Hundreds of Charleston residents will join in raising critically needed awareness and funds during the 2016 Alzheimer’s Association’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s.’ The Oct. 29 event in Charleston is part of the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and[Read More…]
Exhibition Game: WVU vs. W.Va. Tech in men’s basketball
WVU News Release: No television or livestreaming for matchup in Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Tip off is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 29 for the West Virginia University’s men’s basketball exhibition game against WVU Tech at the King Coal Beckley Automall Arena in Beckley. Tickets for the Saturday, Oct. 29, game[Read More…]
Capito doesn’t agree that elections are ‘rigged’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., doesn’t agree with Donald Trump’s statements that the U.S. election system is “rigged” against him, now that the Republican nominee is falling behind in once-competitive swing states. In recent weeks, the businessman and former reality television star’s campaign for the White House[Read More…]
Fire at Marshall football stadium ruled arson
HUNTINGTON — A Sunday night fire that damaged electrical wiring at Joan C. Edwards Stadium has been ruled arson by the West Virginia Fire Marshal’s office, and a $5,000 reward has been offered for helping catch the offender. Huntington Fire Chief Carl Eastham said crews responded to Marshall University’s athletic[Read More…]
Corrosion, cracks led to New Martinsville plant leak
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. – Federal investigators discovered corrosion and pre-existing cracks in a railcar that leaked thousands of gallons of chlorine, which led to hundreds of evacuations in Marshall, Wetzel and Monroe counties on Aug. 27. The National Transportation Safety Board issued a preliminary report Monday detailing the chlorine gas[Read More…]