By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The dates by when West Virginia children must enter kindergarten and must be offered free kindergarten and pre-kindergarten are set to change in the coming years. Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 186, which will eventually move from[Read More…]
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Work begins on Tesla charging station in Charleston
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Construction has begun for a Tesla Supercharger station in Charleston, the second in West Virginia. The station, exclusively for the Palo Alto-based company’s Model S and Model X cars, will be located in the parking lot of the Courtyard by Marriott hotel[Read More…]
WVU to host NCAA rifle championships for first time
By BOB HERTZEL Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Figuratively speaking, West Virginia University held a gun to the head of the NCAA and has convinced it to bring one of its national championships to town. Naturally, it is the rifle championship. The Mountaineers own 19 NCAA titles, including the[Read More…]
Boys and Girls Club of Huntington celebrates Earth Day
Photo by Sholten Singer HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Boys and Girls Club of Huntington hosts an Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Guyandotte Boys and Girls Club. Starbucks district manager Beth Hyatt helps children plant a garden.
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GEORGIA HOUSE SEAT STILL UNDECIDED A June 20 runoff between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen[Read More…]
Opinion: Broadband Hgh-speed Internet — An essential Service
By Gaylene Miller State Director AARP WV Broadband high-speed internet access is widely recognized as an essential service in today’s society. Yet, a significant gap – often referred to as the “digital divide” – still exists between people with access to technology and those without it. Many areas of[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Capito to make stops Wednesday in Kanawha, Brooke counties
From the office of U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Wednesday, April 19, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will attend events in Charleston and Follansbee. Senator Capito will deliver remarks at the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Reason to Hope Luncheon, where she will also[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVU College of Law – on Thursday – to celebrate 40th anniversary of its law clinics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU College of Law on Thursday, April 20, is hosting a special day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its law clinics. The media is invited to join alumni, faculty, staff, students and other special guests to mark this milestone in legal education. WHO: Gregory W. Bowman,[Read More…]
Media Alert: Sen. Manchin to host events in Kanawha, Logan, Cabell counties
From the Office of Sen. Joe Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will travel around West Virginia and meet with local residents, community and business leaders and state and local officials to discuss our state and nation’s most pressing current issues. The Senator will host[Read More…]
Ohio man gets over 18 years for role in Huntington mass ODs
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An Ohio drug dealer collapsed into his chair in tears at the federal courthouse in Huntington on Monday as he was sentenced to serve more than 18 years in federal prison for distributing pink heroin in Huntington, which resulted in 26 overdoses[Read More…]
