The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NEW ANTI-IMMIGRATION PLANS MAY SKIRT LEGALITY President Trump plans to sign an order that could[Read More…]
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Media Alert: Harrison County Chamber Business at Breakfast featuring Energy Speaks presentation
Release from Energy Speaks: Representative to provide an update on the oil and natural gas industry BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Energy Speaks representative Dennis Xander is presenting at the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Business @ Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 2, at 8:30 a.m. Xander, president of Denex Petroleum and former[Read More…]
West Virginia sees higher early voting turnout than last midterm election
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first six days of early voting in West Virginia this year have already surpassed early voting in the last midterm election. According to data from the Secretary of State’s Office, 90,821 registered voters have cast ballots in[Read More…]
In Beckley visit, Morrisey looking for a Trump bump
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A local business owner of Summit Supply Inc. on Ragland Road greeted West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrissey on Wednesday during a late-stage campaign appearance by the Republican nominee seeking to unseat Sen. Joe Manchin. After the tour, Morrissey told reporters that President Donald Trump,[Read More…]
With election looming, Justice crosses West Virginia, handing out grants
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the past week, with Election Day looming, Gov. Jim Justice has criss-crossed West Virginia, handing out a total of $20.015 million in grants funded by the federal government — or mostly, identifying projects the state has recommended for federal funding. “It’s[Read More…]
Open enrollment period starts today for Affordable Care Act
West Virginians who want marketplace insurance urged to act soon; WV Navigator still offering free enrollment assistance Press Release from WV Navigator: CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Despite confusing messages from politicians during this campaign season, the Affordable Care Act is still in place and the open enrollment started today. As West Virginians gear[Read More…]
Despite promise of ‘absolutely zero violation’ at Mississippi plant, Rockwool received citation in Oct. 2016
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Since Rockwool first announced that it would build a 460,000-square-foot coal- and gas-fired manufacturing plant in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, the company has insisted its environmental impact would be minimal. To prove that point, the company often nods to its “sister” stone[Read More…]
WVU Institute of Water Security and Science to develop first comprehensive regulatory guidance for state wetland water quality standards
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To advance the needs of state and federal agencies seeking information about important water quality measures in wetlands and in the headwaters of West Virginia’s rivers, the West Virginia University Institute of Water Security and Science will develop and recommend wetland water quality standards for the[Read More…]
