CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jim Justice has spent nearly $2.9 million bankrolling his own campaign for West Virginia governor, and the businessman-turned-politician also is spending big when it comes to supporting other Democratic candidates. State campaign finance reports show that Justice — the owner of mining operations, agricultural businesses and the[Read More…]
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Gee says WVU to cut spending $45M by 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia University must reduce spending by $45 million by 2020 to survive and thrive in the state’s economy, university President E. Gordon Gee announced Monday in his State of the University address. “This is not a problem, this is an opportunity,” Gee said. WVU lost $30 million[Read More…]
Hot topics emerge in WV secretary of state race
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As major party secretary of state candidates Natalie Tennant and Mac Warner bickered over everything from automatic voter registration to ethics complaints to supervision of clean elections, Libertarian candidate John Buckley said Monday he was tempted to wear a referee’s jersey and throw penalty flags. “I think[Read More…]
Barboursville to charge non-residents to recycle
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — After Cabell County Solid Waste Authority’s last-ditch effort to continue the countywide recycling program failed during a commission meeting in August, the Village of Barboursville began noticing a large increase in traffic at its one recycling location. “I would estimate the amount of traffic at our recycling[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 11
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TENSIONS FLARE AS REPUBLICANS CLASH OVER TRUMP Republican leaders hoped to prevent an[Read More…]
Charleston’s ‘Seafood Week’ kicks off today
22 Restaurants participating in 2nd annual event to promote heart health CHARLESTON, WV — Charleston’s Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) coalition announced 22 Charleston area restaurants will participate in this week’s second annual Charleston Seafood Week, which starts today and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 16. Charleston Seafood Week is one of the highlights of[Read More…]
Coal industry officials welcome met coal price hike
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A recent upturn in the price of metallurgical coal is expected to spark new production and some additional employment in at least one smaller part of the beleaguered Appalachian coal industry. But how long the surge lasts remains to be seen. The spot market price of metallurgical[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Oct. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IN DEBATE, TRUMP SIGNALS AGGRESSIVE CLOSE TO CAMPAIGN The Republican leaves no doubt[Read More…]
Presidential Debate: Washington University in St. Louis offers extras
Advisers to Clinton, Trump to debate economic policies NOTE: As the eyes of the world turn to the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Washington University in St. Louis will play a prominent role in the national political conversation when it hosts a presidential debate tonight at 9 p.m. Economic advisers to presidential[Read More…]
More options for West Virginia voters mean no excuses
By Sasha Grishina Correspondent The Daily Atheneum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The United States will be deciding the foreseeable future of the world on Nov. 8. Yes, the world, for it is impossible to overestimate the significance of the U.S. in terms of international politics. West Virginia has done a couple[Read More…]
