By Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha City Kmart will close in February, wiping out the chain store’s existence in West Virginia, as the Elkview Kmart is set to close next month. The store’s parent company, citing a “difficult retail environment,” included the Kanawha City location in[Read More…]
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Wood County Schools working to recover from ransomware attack
By Michael Erb, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Phones have been restored and most offices in the Wood County School System will have Internet access today after a nearly week-long technology shutdown caused by a computer virus, the superintendent said on Monday. Crews have been working since Wednesday[Read More…]
West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner announces retirement
Release from West Liberty University: WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Nov. 12, 2019 — West Liberty University President Stephen Greiner announced his retirement today at a 10 a.m. press conference held in historic Shaw Hall. “Today I’m announcing my intention to retire from my position as president of West Liberty University effective[Read More…]
Report: W.Va. investment earnings come up short for 2018-19
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to a newly released annual report, the West Virginia Investment Management Board had a good, but not great, 2018-19 budget year managing the state’s portfolio of nearly $20 billion in investments. State pension funds, which account for the vast majority of the[Read More…]
Survey: West Virginians want greyhound ‘subsidies’ to end
Joselyn King, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A survey sanctioned by the anti-greyhound racing group Grey2K USA Worldwide indicates an overwhelming majority of West Virginians want greyhound racing eliminated in West Virginia, and oppose $15 million in “subsidies” the industry receives from the state. Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, meanwhile, questions[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO ARE ABOUT TO BECOME HOUSEHOLD NAMES Diplomats and career government officials,[Read More…]
Philanthropy West Virginia recognizes top philanthropists, awards mini-grants
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — For the 13th year, Philanthropy West Virginia presented the Mountain State’s most prestigious philanthropy awards, The West Virginia Spirit of Philanthropy Award this week. The awards were presented at Philanthropy West Virginia’s 26th Annual Members Meeting & Conference in Parkersburg, WV at The Blennerhassett Hotel. The awards program[Read More…]
Editorial: Congress should act on miners’ pensions, black lung program
From The Exponent Telegram: Maybe it was the bankruptcy of Murray Energy. Perhaps it was the constant pressure of the United Mine Workers Union and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. Or likely it was the fact that 2020 is an election year. Whatever changed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s mind[Read More…]
Editorial: Saving small schools in W.Va. may be a hopeless quest
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Parents in the Genoa community of Wayne County could be about to lose their elementary school. They’re trying to stop the school’s consolidation into Dunlow Elementary, 11 miles to the south on W.Va. 152, but the battle may be over before it begins. Last week,[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Woody Thrasher presenting drug crisis plan in Mount Hope on Wednesday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Thrasher for Governor campaign issued the following media advisory: WHO: Mt. Hope Mayor Michael Kessinger and Republican gubernatorial candidate Woody ThrasherWHAT: Presentation of Thrasher’s Drug Crisis Action PlanWHEN: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13WHERE: Mt. Hope City Hall, 609 Main St., Mt. Hope, WV 25880
