By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An agreeable solution between members of the West Virginia Legislature and members of the West Virginia Press Association regarding the publication of legal advertisements may be on the horizon for the state’s newspaper industry. On Friday, during the West Virginia[Read More…]
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WV Democrats send delegates to DNC to make history with Harris-Walz ticket
By Beth Sergent, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democrats from West Virginia are traveling to Chicago to attend the Democratic National Convention, which begins Monday. Convention-goers are tasked, among other things, with nominating an unexpected presidential ticket. Following President Joe Biden’s decision in late July to withdraw from the race,[Read More…]
West Virginia can apply for more than $40 million in fed funds for orphaned oil and gas wells
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON — West Virginia is eligible to apply for more than $40 million to plug orphaned oil and gas wells through the third phase of a federal grant program. The state has until 4 p.m. on Dec. 13 to apply through the U.S. Department[Read More…]
Wawa officials break ground in Inwood
By Tom Markland, The Journal INWOOD, W.Va. — “West Virginia here we come!” shouted Wawa officials during a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday. Those officials with Wawa, a chain of popular convenience stores and gas stations located up and down the East Coast, broke ground on the first store in West[Read More…]
Absentee Ballot applications now available in West Virginia
By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. – West Virginians needing to vote absentee for the Nov. 5 general election may request a ballot application now. Applications became available this week, and can be requested until 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. But Erin Witchey, coordinator of elections in Ohio County,[Read More…]
Gov. Justice: Classroom cell phone bans could have ‘real, real benefits’ for West Virginia, but believes its a local school board decision
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Banning cellphones and other electronic devices in West Virginia’s classrooms could have some “real, real benefits,” said Gov. Jim Justice Tuesday. The governor, when asked about a device ban that was recently enacted by the Ohio County Board of Education, said[Read More…]
State Sen. Michael Maroney arrested on disorderly conduct, indecent exposure charges
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer GLEN DALE, W.Va. — State Sen. Dr. Michael Maroney was arrested Tuesday evening on a pair of misdemeanor charges – disorderly conduct and indecent exposure – following an alleged incident at a Glen Dale gaming establishment. Marshall County Prosecutor Joe Canestraro said Tuesday night that[Read More…]
Capito on Corridor H
Senator highlights construction’s challenges By Taylor McKinnie, The Inter-Mountain PARSONS, W.Va. – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited Parsons Tuesday after taking a tour of the Kerens to Parsons section of Corridor H, both speaking optimistically about the project. Capito brought Bhatt to Tucker[Read More…]
NWS confirms tornado touched down in Hedgesville
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A tornado touched down last Thursday night as remnants of Tropical Storm Debby hit the Eastern Panhandle, according to a new report from the National Weather Service. Data from the National Weather Service indicated the tornado touched down in Hedgesville. It first[Read More…]
Debby drops a heavy dose of rain
The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Tropical Storm Debby took a shot at reversing the area’s severe drought conditions late last week as she moved northward, dumping rain along the way. Parched ground absorbed some of the heavy rainfall over more than 24 hours of stormy weather, but couldn’t[Read More…]
