By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Lottery commissioners on Wednesday approved state licenses for several companies that provide sports betting mobile app technologies, but Lottery Director John Myers said state casinos probably won’t move forward until the courts resolve a new federal Department of Justice interpretation[Read More…]
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Paid internship allows students to discover Appalachian history
By JESTEN RICHARDSON The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An online history platform used by more than 100 universities and about 500 organizations is offering students a chance to earn a $1,000 stipend while discovering Appalachian history this summer or fall semester. The deadline is May 1 for applications to a[Read More…]
Greenbrier delegate shows gratitude for Wyoming student cards
By MARY CATHERINE BROOKS The Register-Herald OCEANA, W.Va. — It was an act of sympathy and compassion for a man they’d never met. A simple act of kindness that crossed county lines — from Wyoming to Greenbrier. Del. Jeff Campbell, D-Greenbrier, visited the students and staff of Berlin McKinney Elementary[Read More…]
Healthy Living on a Budget series set for May in Parkersburg; free registration open until Monday
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Healthy Living on a Budget, the second annual spring learning series sponsored by four local organizations, will be held in May. The five-week program will help low-income families learn to eat well, to feel mentally and physically well and to live well.[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, April 25
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 25, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. JOE BIDEN FORMALLY JOINS DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST The former vice president’s announcement marks the unofficial[Read More…]
West Virginia school board committee re-emerges, adds top lawmakers, ahead of session
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two weeks ago, West Virginia Board of Education members were publicly discussing their possible power to ignore the laws state legislators pass. School board President Dave Perry expressed concern about legislative “encroachment” at that meeting, and asked, theoretically, if the board could[Read More…]
National Park Service gearing up for summer improvements in Gorge, southern West Virginia
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald The summer of 2019 will be a busy one for employees with the National Park Service (NPS) in southern West Virginia. On Tuesday, New River Gorge National River’s park superintendent Lizzie Watts held an informational community meeting to discuss the roughly 20 projects that will[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin discusses topics of interest at Bridges Without Boundaries business summit
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin stopped in at the Bridges Without Boundaries business summit Tuesday to address speakers’ points of interest from the point of view of a Senator. For him, having a space full of West Virginia leaders together to discuss the[Read More…]
Disappearing beauty: Eastern Panhandle artist captures history, abandoned homes
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Local, self-taught artist Bonnie Zampino is fascinated by relics, objects and homes from the past. Her fascination blossomed into an art form, and for the first time, she shared her work with the local community at the 4 State Real Estate[Read More…]
