By Tom Markland, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – Panelists gathered in Harpers Ferry on Saturday, sharing memories of Storer College, what it was like to be a student there and the impact it had on the community at the time. Storer College, a historically black college, ran for 88[Read More…]
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Despite opposition, House advances bill to bar community air monitoring data in 3rd-party lawsuits
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Suzanne King of Kanawha City regularly wipes away coal dust that penetrates screens and settles on her porch furniture. Living near tracks on which trains — often over 100 cars long — transport coal and chemicals, King said she feels more prepared[Read More…]
City of Bluefield looking at vape shop ordinance
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Vape shops are becoming a common sight in the region’s counties and towns, so the city of Bluefield is considering a zoning ordinance which would regulate where future vape stores can be opened. A possible zoning ordinance for vape shops was[Read More…]
Hertzel selected as 2024 Morehouse Award winner
By Doug Huff, West Virginia Sports Writers Association WHEELING, W.Va. — Bob Hertzel, a print journalist for over five decades, has been selected the winner of the 2024 Morehouse Award by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The award is given for contributions to journalism and named for the late[Read More…]
West Virginia is marketing itself to business but will regular people benefit?
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — West Virginia is the place to do business. That’s the message lawmakers have been keen to spread as the state pursues policies and initiatives designed to encourage businesses to come to the Mountain State. Collectively, the effort is called Choose West[Read More…]
Charleston postal center public meeting is back on; here’s what we know
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A public meeting about proposed changes to Charleston’s postal center is back on the calendar. U.S. Postal Service officials posted on their website Thursday that the forum will be held at the Charleston Coliseum & Civic Center at 6:30 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, in the[Read More…]
Childcare tax credit bills moving in West Virginia House
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A West Virginia House of Delegates committee has begun working on tax credits and pilot programs meant to encourage the growth of childcare options to help get people back into the workforce. The House Committee on Senior, Children,[Read More…]
Senate Committee advances bills to update geospatial coordinate system, provide holiday pay to firefighters
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Committee on Government Organization, on Thursday, advanced two bills; the first to update the coordinate system for survey completion, and the second to modify compensation for firefighters required to work on state holidays. Sponsored by Committee Chair Jack David[Read More…]
New columnist to appear in The Brooke County Review
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Years ago the Brooke County Review had two columnists who wrote a weekly opinion column mixed in with interesting facts or stories. Often times those were the first items read and we looked forward to them every week. It has been several years since we have[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice: Groundhog Day canceled, future of trout stocking in doubt after fed decisions
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There won’t be an official Groundhog Day celebration in West Virginia this year, and the future of the state’s trout stocking program is in doubt, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture have closed the West[Read More…]
