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BrickStreet grant helps WV Child Advocacy Network serve entire state in five years

By JOHN DAHLIA NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — A public-private partnership between the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network and the philanthropy arm of BrickStreet Insurance, BrickStreet Foundation, will enable the state-wide program to provide services to every county in the state, Executive Director Emily Chittenden-Laird said. “It is heart breaking,[Read More…]

10 things to know: Thursday, November 1

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US-MEXICO BORDER MOBILIZATION FIGURES CHANGE AT DIZZYING PACE Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Pentagon[Read More…]

Diocese of Steubenville releases list of priests accused of abuse

The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — The Diocese of Steubenville has released this morning the names of 16 priests and a seminarian who have been credibly accused or admitted to sexual abuse of a minor and removed from active ministry. The list dates back to the beginning of[Read More…]

Historian: Martinsburg rich in haunted history

By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va.  — Exactly how haunted is Martinsburg? Very haunted, according to local Martinsburg historian and tour guide Justin Stevens. Even in the internet age, a large number of Americans say they believe in the supernatural. Read the entire article See more from The Journal

Pro-Life group visits Wheeling to urge yes vote on West Virginia Issue 1

By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List brought its message to Wheeling while urging a “yes” vote on West Virginia Issue 1. The group rallied Tuesday at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. A large group of supporters wore green shirts[Read More…]

Justice picks Azinger for West Virginia House seat

By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va.  — Whether he wins a seat in next week’s election or not, Tom Azinger is back in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday he was appointing Azinger to the seat previously occupied by Deem, who[Read More…]

Deal reached on smaller WV American Water rate hike

By REBECCA CARBELLO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians are using less water, and that’s part of the reason they’ll probably see a monthly increase on their water bill in a few months, a West Virginia American Water official said Tuesday. The water company and staff with the state[Read More…]

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