HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia billionaire and gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice has recruited two of the state’s most recognized sports figures to advocate for him in his campaign. Justice was at the Pullman Plaza Hotel in Huntington on Monday afternoon with former Marshall University football coach Bob Pruett, and former[Read More…]
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Leonhardt to run again for ag commissioner
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Senator Kent Leonhardt on Monday announced his plans to run for commissioner of the Department of Agriculture. “After much consideration, I have decided to run for agriculture commissioner again because we need to grow farming and better serve West Virginians,” the Republican lawmaker from Monongalia County[Read More…]
Miners protest Patriot Coal’s bankruptcy strategy
SCOTT DEPOT, W.Va. — More than 1,000 miners and supporters gathered in front of Patriot Coal’s headquarters in Putnam County on Monday afternoon to protest the company’s continuing efforts to cancel union contracts and avoid paying pensions and health benefits to retired miners. “We are here for one reason —[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Aug. 18
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. THAI PM SAYS VIDEO SHOWS ‘SOME SUSPECTS’ IN SHRINE[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch seeking metro editor, sports copy editor, reporter
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Herald-Dispatch, a locally owned daily newspaper in Huntington, W.Va., a city of about 50,000, is seeking to fill three positions. Metro editor — The Herald-Dispatch is seeking a strong leader to guide the organization’s local news coverage. The position requires strong editing skills, both on the front[Read More…]
W.Va. officials admit ‘errors’ in $7.6M Lottery bid
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After defending a decision to award a $7.6 million West Virginia Lottery building renovation project to a contractor that didn’t submit the lowest bid, state officials now acknowledge they made serious errors. A lawyer who’s representing the Lottery Commission and state Purchasing Division recently told the Supreme[Read More…]
Justice lures NBA’s Pelicans to The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,W.Va. — Add basketball to the list of sports offerings at The Greenbrier. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice has confirmed that the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans will follow the path of the city’s football team and come to West Virginia for training camp. “It’s a big deal for West[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Aug. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. $470,000 IN CASH ABOARD INDONESIAN PLANE THAT CRASHED The[Read More…]
The Times Record & Roane County Reporter wins top Newspaper honor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Times Record & Roane County Reporter has earned the West Virginia Press Association’s top newspaper honor: Newspaper of the Year. The Spencer, W.Va., newspaper excelled in the advertising division earning first place in General Excellence in the West Virginia Press Association’s Advertising Competition. The[Read More…]
Kniceley named Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist for 2015
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Andy Kniceley, publisher the Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg has been named the Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist for 2015 by the West Virginia Press Association. Kniceley — whose “outstanding career in the newspaper industry” was noted during the presentation — has also served as publisher of Times West Virginian[Read More…]
