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Opinion: Democratic race for governor is shaping up in W.Va.
By Steven Allen Adams Ogden Newspapers It looks like monied front-runner Stephen Smith might be getting some serious challengers for the Democratic primary for governor. That’s good, because that primary needed some excitement. It also needed more traditional West Virginia Democrats, which it looks like it is getting some. I[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Oct. 7
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MORE INFORMATION ON THE PRESIDENT’S ACTIONS A second whistleblower has come forward[Read More…]
WVMA celebrating National Manufacturing Day; striving for tax fairness
Release from the West Virginia Manufacturers Association: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Manufacturers Association is celebrating National Manufacturing Day, Oct. 4, 2019, by highlighting how important the industry is to our state and national economy. “Our manufacturing activity in West Virginia accounts for more than 10 percent of our[Read More…]
Officials in Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va., officials discuss ‘backpackers’, homeless problem
By BRETT DUNLAP, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — If someone is in the area as part of a recovery program, local officials want to make sure he or she has somewhere to go after the program. This would involve those who have successfully completed the program or not[Read More…]
Wine festival in Huntington, W.Va., to highlight local businesses
From The Huntington Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Sip Wine & Whiskey Bar is hosting the third annual Siptacular Wine Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Heritage Station in Huntington. Gates open for an exclusive VIP tasting from noon to 1 p.m. inside Sip Wine & Whiskey Bar and general[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Capito, Manchin announce more than $11 million for justice services in W.Va.
From the office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced several grants totaling $11,520,681 to support multiple criminal justice programs. Funding is provided by the Department of Justice (DOJ). “These grants support[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Oct. 4
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AMERICAN DIPLOMATS DANGLED TRUMP MEETING FOR UKRAINE PROBE Kurt Volker and other[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin: Trump can’t intervene to stop impeachment process
By TRAVIS CRUM The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Speaking to reporters Thursday, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said President Donald Trump should allow all available facts to come forward and not intervene in an impeachment inquiry currently being conducted by House Democrats. He cautioned that no one should take sides[Read More…]
Improving health care infrastructure to rural populations key to reducing health disparities
Release from AmeriHealth Caritas PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Health disparities are often associated with race, ethnicity, and income. But the 60 million Americans who, according to the United States Census Bureau, live in rural areas[i] face unique health care disparities of their own. These disparities must also be addressed to improve the quality of care[Read More…]
