The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 6, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US VETERANS, FAMILIES GATHER FOR D-DAY HOMAGE Thousands of people and a handful of surviving U.S.[Read More…]
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Kanawha County judge to consider motion to dismiss in WV Gov. Justice residency case
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge is still considering a motion by attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice to dismiss a case asking the court to force him to live in Charleston, but granted a motion Wednesday to halt discovery of[Read More…]
Tri-State Comic Convention comes back to Huntington on June 8
By PAUL SEBERT For The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Whether you’re looking to shop, meet some industry professionals, or just looking for an excuse to dress up — there’s plenty to do at the Tricon. The Tri-State Comic Convention will be returning to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Saturday,[Read More…]
What’s in the West Virginia Senate’s Student Success Act?
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail The West Virginia House of Delegates will have to decide what to do with the ”Student Success Act” (Senate Bill 1039)that the state Senate passed Monday. Both chambers are Republican controlled, but Republican delegates weren’t unified behind the “omnibus” education bill (Senate Bill 451) that senators[Read More…]
Justice firms face legal troubles amid WV Governor’s residency case
By KATE MISHKIN and LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a big hearing scheduled for Wednesday in the case over his residency, Gov. Jim Justice’s family businesses faced more legal troubles this week, with the dismissal of a case The Greenbrier resort filed against its insurance companies and the[Read More…]
Muriale’s Italian Kitchen in Fairmont celebrates 50 years
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Five decades and many satisfied customers later, Muriale’s Italian Kitchen marked its 50th anniversary Monday. Owner and proprieter Rocco Muriale said the restaurant was marking the occasion in a “low key” kind of way. But his pride could not be mistaken.[Read More…]
Raleigh, Greenbrier delegates selected for leadership roles in education reform committees
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two Raleigh County delegates and one Greenbrier County delegate have been chosen to serve in leadership roles on “Select Committees on Education Reform” during the “education betterment” special session. Del. Jeffrey Pack and Del. Brandon Steele, both R-Raleigh, were selected by House Speaker[Read More…]
Education officials announce statewide opioid awareness initiative
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Education officials throughout West Virginia are teaming up to help students “Be A Game Changer” in the fight against opioid addiction. Officials held a press conference Tuesday at the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to announce the WVSSAC-MVB Bank Opioid[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, June 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BRITAIN PLANS ‘UNPRECEDENTED’ D-DAY EVENT World leaders and World War II veterans are gathering on the[Read More…]
