By Pamela Pritt Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill moving through the West Virginia Legislature will allow co-owners of cows to receive raw milk, meaning the state would join a growing number of states which have allowed the sale of a product that has been banned for decades. But is[Read More…]
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Europe Will Get Consol’s Ethane
Company agrees to ship product across ocean for cracking By Casey Junkins The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginia leaders hope Odebrecht will build a multi-billion-dollar petrochemical complex near Parkersburg, but Consol Energy will not be supplying the proposed facility because the driller’s ethane is destined for cracking in[Read More…]
Clarksburg Council ousts member over conviction
By Jim Davis The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Council voted 6-0 Thursday night to oust Zeke Lopez, despite the embattled councilman’s claims the move was unconstitutional and the first volley at getting rid of City Manager Martin Howe. By its vote, City Council determined during the[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate panel changes teacher pay bill
New version gives $1,000 across the board rather than percentage By Phil Kabler Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s bill to give pay raises to public school teachers and school service personnel advanced Thursday out of the Senate Education Committee — with a change intended to give[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle buried in snow
By John McVey The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Volunteer spotters for the National Weather Service reported snow totals ranging from about 13 inches to about 18 inches across the Eastern Panhandle and northern Shenandoah Valley around midday Thursday. “You can add two or three inches to those totals before the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Feb. 14
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MISERABLE COMMUTE MAY BE IN STORE FOR THE[Read More…]
Weather makes newspaper delivery difficult but not impossible
West Virginia newspapers try to deliver everyday regardless of the weather but snow storms make it a challenge Charleston resident Samantha Smith, the WVPA advertising director, had to shovel to the paper box this morning, but Charleston Newspapers delivered. The WVPA asks that all subscribers have patience today and understand[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARMY OF UTILITY WORKERS LABORING IN THE SOUTH[Read More…]
WVPA 2014 Editorial and Advertising contest information now available
The West Virginia Press Association’s 2015 BNC and Ad Awards Contests are now open and available for entries. Every August, the West Virginia Press Association sponsors a statewide convention for newspaper staff members around the state. Benefits include professional development workshops, awards to the best work in editorial and advertising from[Read More…]
Legislative committee OKs county pay-raise bill
By David Beard The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to raise the salaries for county elected officials breezed through the Senate Government Organization Committee in a matter of seconds Tuesday, Feb. 11. Monongalia County commissioners are divided on the issue. SB 379, crafted during interims, reduces the number[Read More…]