The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IN TRUMP’S ORBIT, SHIFTING EXPLANATIONS The president’s knowledge of any payments to women who claim[Read More…]
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Jill Upson: no plans to step down from minority affairs office
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New executive director of the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Jill Upson said Tuesday she has no plans to step down after a coalition of about 30 members of progressive and racial justice groups held a press conference Tuesday calling for her[Read More…]
Many will go into debt from holiday shopping, survey shows
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Kayla Smith had several bags of Christmas presents in her hands as she was leaving the Huntington Mall in Barboursville on Monday afternoon. “I love holiday shopping here,” she said. “I can get most of the things on my list in one[Read More…]
Fairmont dancer lives out dream of becoming New York City Rockette
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian MANHATTAN – As she looks off the stage at an audience of more than 6,000 people, Sophie Silnicki keeps her mind focused on the moves. Silnicki has been dancing since she was just 18 months old. She remembers her training in her mother’s Fairmont[Read More…]
West Virginia business leaders hear from legislators at annual pre-Legislative conference in Charleston
By JOHN DAHLIA NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A large number of legislators in Charleston for the December Interims found time in between various committee meetings to attend the West Virginia Business and Industry Council’s fifth annual pre-legislative conference Tuesday afternoon. According to WVBIC Chairman Chris Hamilton, the conference, titled[Read More…]
Women take lead in West Virginia House of Delegates
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates will have a new majority leader going into the 2019 legislative session — the first woman to ever hold the role. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, named Del. Amy Summers, R-Taylor, as[Read More…]
Confederate plaque removed from Jefferson County Courthouse
By MATT WELCH and CLARISSA COTTRILL The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A plaque on the side of the Jefferson County Courthouse honoring local Confederate soldiers has been removed. After a 3-2 vote at last Thursday’s commission meeting, the Jefferson County Commission voted on an agenda item consisting of options[Read More…]
WVU Humanities Center awarded major grant to enhance ‘Quality of Life’ speaker series
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Humanities Center has been awarded a grant from the West Virginia Humanities Council to support its 2018-2019 Quality of Life Speaker Series. “We are fortunate to have an active Humanities Council dedicated to supporting the humanities practitioners in our communities,” said Provost Joyce[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate President Carmichael: Prudent state budgeting necessary as budget boom subsides
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, said Tuesday the Legislature will need to be an especially good fiscal steward in preparing the 2019-20 state budget — given concerns that the current double-digit growth in tax collections will not be sustainable long term. “This[Read More…]
