Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted in support of two bills on Thursday, July 30 that will ensure funding for transportation and highway projects across West Virginia. Manchin voted to pass the House’s 3-month extension in order to avoid the July 31funding lapse. He also voted to pass the Developing[Read More…]
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Emergency funding announced for Webster County Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Webster County Memorial Hospital will receive funding to assist with infrastructure repairs following severe flooding earlier this month. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced on Thursday, July 30 the awarding of $50,000 in crisis grant funding to WCMH. “This emergency funding through the Rural Health Systems Program gives us the[Read More…]
Pipeline may spur Va., not W.Va. job creation
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A natural gas pipeline that bisects West Virginia holds no promise of economic development here past construction, but the governor of Virginia says he’s depending on that pipeline to bring manufacturing back to a struggling area. The Mountain Valley Pipeline is slated to end in Pittsylvania County,[Read More…]
Gambling, property value declines affect Jefferson County schools
MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Schools district is going to have to make some choices soon, said superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson, who at Thursday’s board retreat outlined some of the financial challenges being faced by board members. For example, the district faces a $1 million shortfall – the[Read More…]
Manchin issues statement on 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30. “Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson established Medicare and Medicaid, two vital programs that have since become essential to our families and communities. I have always[Read More…]
WV super PAC to boost Cole’s GOP bid for governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Months after Republicans attempted to make significant changes to campaign contribution limits in West Virginia, a new federally registered political organization has formed with the express intention of raising unlimited donations. Accelerate West Virginia, an organization that describes itself as a group of conservative and business leaders[Read More…]
Kanawha prosecutor looking into airport finances
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County prosecuting attorney is looking into the finances of Yeager Airport and its former director, Rick Atkinson, after Atkinson’s abrupt resignation earlier this month. Atkinson, who had been the director for 16 years, announced his resignation on July 18 and left the airport just two[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, July 31
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, July 31, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. NETANYAHU CALLS ISRAELI ATTACK ON PALESTINIANS ‘TERROR’ Suspected Jewish[Read More…]
Friends, comrades celebrate Aurora World War II veteran’s 101st birthday
Theresa Marthey – Preston County News & Journal AURORA — The bi-monthly breakfast of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans included a special celebration for one of their own who is getting ready to turn 101 years old. World War II veteran and Aurora resident Sheridan Layman’s[Read More…]
Angry, outspoken Trump is reflection of rural America’s frustration
John Dahlia – Preston County News & Journal The past seven days have been quite remarkable in the world of presidential politics. Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has certainly become a lightning rod of sorts. First, he lumped most Mexican illegal aliens together as criminals, and then he attacked Arizona Sen.[Read More…]