Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. COP WHO SHOT COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYER FIRED FROM FORCE[Read More…]
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Capito on FBI-DoD Biometrics Technology Center dedication in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R.-W.Va.) released the following statement about today’s dedication of the Biometrics Technology Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia: “Today’s announcement highlights the strong partnership between DoD and the FBI in combatting terrorism at home and abroad. West Virginia University and Marshall University have[Read More…]
10 Things you should know about WVPA Convention 2015
10 Things you should know about WVPA Convention 2015, which is Thursday through Saturday in Charleston, W.Va.: No. 1 — President’s Reception, which opens Convention 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, is at The Culture Center at the state Capitol Complex, not The Embassy Suites, which serves as Convention headquarters. The Charleston Convention[Read More…]
Del. Isaac Sponaugle urges Gov. Tomblin to accept NIOC Sugar Grove Naval Base
FRANKLIN, W.Va. –The NIOC Sugar Grove Naval Base was awarded to the West Virginia Division of Corrections by the United States General Services Administration in early May 2015. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has not made a decision to authorize the Division of Corrections to accept the base, which is scheduled[Read More…]
WV BIC hosts “Policy & Progress” business forum Wednesday in Charles Town
Senate President Cole, AG Morrisey, local legislators to participate CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia Business & Industry Council – with partnership from the Eastern Panhandle Business Association, West Virginia Economic Development Council and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce – will host a regional business forum from 1-4:30 p.m. on[Read More…]
Capito announces events in West Virginia this week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) will participate in several events throughout West Virginia this week. Tonight, Capito will throw out the first pitch at the 8th Purple Power Night honoring the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at Appalachian Power Park. The event starts at 6:30 p.m., gates open at 6:05[Read More…]
Leadership Mon announces class of 2015-2016
MORGANTOWN, WV –Leadership Monongalia and the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce have announced the members of the 2015-2016 Class of Leadership Mon. “This year’s class represents the best of the Monongalia County area in its diversity and talent”, said Bobbie Hawkins, Co-Program Director of Leadership Monongalia. “I am truly excited[Read More…]
Earnings drop at Northern Panhandle horse track
CHESTER, W.Va. — Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort saw profits drop 20.5 percent from April 1 to June 30 compared to the same period in 2014, as the gambling facility that recently opened an outdoor smoking plaza to comply with new indoor air regulations faces stringent competition from both Ohio[Read More…]
Morrisey leads coalition in brief supporting prayer
Morrisey: “The free expression of faith should not be quashed.” *Video/Soundbite available here: http://bit.ly/1TcezJu* CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced his Office has led a 13-state coalition to urge a federal appeals court to uphold public officials’ right to pray at public meetings. The coalition last week filed[Read More…]
Lawmakers issue swift reaction to Obama’s Clean Power Plan
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Reaction to President Obama’s Clean Power Plan, which calls for a decrease in carbon emissions in order to combat climate change, came quickly this week, as reported in the Charleston Gazette-Mail. Many policymakers in West Virginia are threatening legal action in what they see as an attack[Read More…]
