Steven Allen Adams, for The Journal of Martinsburg MORGANTOWN. W.Va. — With steam coal being replaced by natural gas and renewables, and a slowdown in metallurgical coal mining for steelmaking, a researcher at West Virginia University sees another use for the state’s coal mines. Paul Ziemkiewicz, director of the West[Read More…]
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t take up W.Va. impeachment case
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will not hear arguments in the case that halted impeachment proceedings against West Virginia Supreme Court justices last year. The decision means an October 2018 ruling from the state Supreme Court that halted those proceedings[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate President Carmichael issued statement on U.S. Supreme Court impeachment ruling
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied the State Senate’ appeal of last year’s state Supreme Court impeachment ruling. “Although we are deeply disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear our appeal, we[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates Speaker Hanshaw issued statement on U.S. Supreme Court impeachment ruling
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied granting a writ of certiorari in the House of Delegates’ appeal of last year’s state Supreme Court impeachment ruling. “We’re disappointed the U.S. Supreme Court denied our petition in this appeal,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Oct. 8
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP DEFENDS DECISION TO ABANDON KURDISH ALLIES IN SYRIA The president casts[Read More…]
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Education Alliance sees ‘WV Ready Graduate’ bringing together businesses to promote student readiness
Program will launch website to engage students, families, employers CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia business leaders are stepping up to support WV Ready Graduate, a statewide program that prepares high school students for college and careers. “WV Ready Graduate gives West Virginia employers an opportunity to support high school students[Read More…]
W.Va. counties, cities seek larger share of potential opioid settlement
By Eric Eyre, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A growing number of towns, cities and counties in West Virginia are opting out of any potential settlement with the drug companies that they’re suing in a landmark opioid case that’s scheduled to go to trial in two weeks. The local governments,[Read More…]
U.S. Small Business Administration announces Mid-Atlantic Region Acting Regional Administrator
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the appointment of Steve Bulger as acting Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator, a White-House appointed position covering Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia and the Washington Metro Area. Bulger is also the SBA’s Atlantic Regional Administrator based in New York City. He takes[Read More…]
TMC Technologies adds ‘State Programs Division’ to provide leading-edge solutions to state, municipal, commercial partners across West Virginia
Release from TMC Technologies of West Virginia: PLEASANT VALLEY, W.Va. — TMC Technologies of West Virginia (TMC), a leading edge technology solution provider, has announced the addition of a ‘State Programs Division’ to be led by Kanawha Valley resident Daniel Carter. This new division will focus on providing technology-related solutions[Read More…]
