Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Leadership West Virginia Class of 2018 has kicked off #ChooseWV, a campaign uniting West Virginians here and across the country around a theme of hope for the state and residents. The campaign is divided into three themes, “Choose West[Read More…]
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Huntington native Hightower honored to sculpt Greer statue for Marshall University
By GRANT TRAYLOR The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Personal feelings are critical for any artist gaining motivation for a project. For Frederick Hightower Sr., there is plenty of motivation for the latest piece he is working on. The Huntington native was chosen by a committee formed at the request of[Read More…]
On chemicals in the water, who speaks for the health of the people?
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — State lawmakers will be voting this legislative session on a regulation that dictates how much of certain pollutants, including cancer-causing chemicals, are allowed in West Virginia waterways. Previously, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection had proposed a regulation that would have updated standards for pollutants known[Read More…]
Seven schools advance to final round of West Virginia High School Business Plan Competition
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Teams from seven different high schools across the state have advanced to the final round of the West Virginia High School Business Plan Competition. As they gain invaluable entrepreneurial education in the sixth annual competition, teams are also learning about startup opportunities in the state[Read More…]
Activists meet with legislators to address Southern WV’s wild horse problem
By CAITY COYNE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As winter weather hits in full, Tinia Creamer worries about more than frozen pipes and icy roads. She thinks about the hundreds of wild horses roaming Southern West Virginia’s coalfields, where they will find food in the cold weather and the potential[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, January 14
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN DAY 24 Congress returns to Washington for its first full week of[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers learn details of governor’s proposed budget
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers got specifics on the budget Gov. Jim Justice presented during the State of the State for fiscal year 2020 budget. Deputy Revenue Secretary Mark Muchow and State Budget Director Michael Cook took turns Thursday briefing the finance[Read More…]
Jefferson County representatives talk budget, new session
By DANYEL VanREENEN The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Jefferson County state lawmakers have had mixed reactions to Gov. Jim Justice’s proposed budget after his State of the State address on Wednesday. But most county representatives have said they are focused on creating a better future for Jefferson County by supporting[Read More…]
Pesky pigeons produce problems in Upshur County
By Amanda Hayes For The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Pesky pigeons have become more than just a nuisance at the Upshur County Courthouse. Their droppings are causing problems with the most iconic feature of the 1899 structure — its dome and cupola. Commissioner Terry Cutright said, “They are damaging the[Read More…]
