The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IF SEEN, PLEASE HAVE HIM CALL’ A message board at a shelter for those who[Read More…]
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County leaders across West Virginia meet to certify election results today
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The official canvass of the Nov. 6 general election takes place today at courthouses across West Virginia. In Ohio County, the canvass is set to begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission office at the City-County Building, 1500 Chapline[Read More…]
Days after congressional loss, Ojeda announces presidential bid
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Less than a week after he lost a West Virginia congressional race by nearly 13 points, Democratic state senator Richard Ojeda announced Monday his plans to run for the presidency of the United States. On Sunday night, the “Ojeda for President” committee[Read More…]
Spartan Race at Summit Bechtel Reserve adds millions to West Virginia economy
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — In its second year, the Spartan Race held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve brought in $3.6 million in direct impact to the state. When expanded with an estimated $1 million in indirect and induced impact, that figure reaches $4.6 million. That economic[Read More…]
Via cancels remaining flights at MOV airport; Contour service slated to begin Dec. 5
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Via Airlines’ time in the Mid-Ohio Valley is finished. Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport Manager Glen Kelly said the company confirmed with him Monday that its remaining flights between the local airport and Charlotte Douglas International have been canceled. The[Read More…]
Berhanu family creates civil engineering endowment at WVU
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Members of Leah Berhanu’s family were looking for a way to honor her legacy of lending a helping hand to those who needed it. They chose to create the Leah Berhanu Financial Rescue Scholarship at West Virginia University, her alma mater. “She appreciated people who[Read More…]
Royalty disputes continue as West Virginia’s natural gas industry booms
Editor’s Note: This article was produced in partnership with the ProPublica Local Reporting Network. By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For decades, Arnold and Mary Richards collected monthly royalty checks — most recently from $1,000 to $1,500 — for the natural gas sucked up from beneath their West[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, November 13
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. HOPE DWINDLES IN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Relatives visit shelters and call police hoping to find loved ones[Read More…]
Veterans Day 2018: “Let us never forget”
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — One hundred years to the day after fighting ceased in The War to End All Wars, World War I, community members gathered at the Raleigh County Veterans Museum on Harper Road to honor and remember those who have served in the armed services of[Read More…]
