By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mobile sports betting in West Virginia has hit two milestones, state Lottery Director John Myers said Wednesday: Topping $1 million in revenue for September, and topping $7 million in total wagers for the week of Oct. 13-19. “It’s been consistent growth as they’ve[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Thursday, Oct. 24
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. REPUBLICANS DISRUPT IMPEACHMENT DEPOSITION Democrats say the move compromised national security as[Read More…]
WV Press Financial Snapshot Graphic on W.Va. Department of Agricultural
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a WVPA Financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. It’s provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of State government. It’s provided at no cost for your consideration in print and online. The graphic is developed[Read More…]
W.Va. Book: Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home
W.Va. Delegate’s new book previewed for West Virginia residents By Larry Linwell Rowe Editor’s Note: The West Virginia Press Association will be sharing a six-part preview of “Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s boyhood home,” a book by Larry Rowe, Charleston attorney and member of the W.Va.[Read More…]
Parkersburg, W.Va., Council OKs funds for pilot program to help homeless travel to family and support
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Funding for a pilot program aimed at helping homeless individuals travel to where they have family and support systems was approved by Parkersburg City Council Tuesday, along with the first reading of an ordinance trading a cannon to Wood County for[Read More…]
W.Va. students: Plenty to correct in state education system
W.Va. Board of Education starting statewide listening tour By Jordan Nelson The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education begins its statewide listening tour tonight in Greenbrier County. Among those expected to share their thoughts on the state of education in the Mountain State will be teachers, parents and[Read More…]
W.Va. Lawmakers to review draft disaster planning legislation
By Steven Allen Adams, For The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A legislative committee, studying how to limit damage from the next big flood, could have legislation drafted by November. Delegate Dean Jeffries, R-Kanawha, chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding, and Brian Abraham, general counsel to Gov. Jim Justice,[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. Gubernatorial candidate Thrasher issues statement on Williamson Memorial Hospital’s bankruptcy filing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Republican candidate for Governor Woody Thrasher has issued the following statement on the “Williamson Memorial Hospital’s bankruptcy filing: “How many more businesses will our state lose before we get a leader who puts West Virginians first rather than bouncing from one crisis coverup to the next?[Read More…]
W.Va. Education Summit set Oct. 30 in Charleston
Release from The Education Alliance: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The panel for the 7th annual Excellence in Education: It’s Everyone’s Business Summit is set and ready for next week’s event. The Education Summit is next Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Embassy Suites in Charleston. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-west-virginia-education-summit-registration-64679025707 The West Virginia Education Summit is[Read More…]
One-day workshop ‘Covering Substance Abuse and Recovery’ set for Nov. 15 in Ashland, Ky.
ASHLAND, Ky. — The epidemic of opioid use and other substance abuse has hit many rural communities hard, but rural news media have a hard time covering this difficult subject, for various reasons. On Nov. 15 in Ashland, Kentucky, a workshop for journalists will try to change that. registration is open[Read More…]
