Charleston Gazette-Mail Readers sometimes tell us that it looks like the Gazette Opinion page simply chooses all Democrats to endorse. That’s not true, but we can see why it might seem that way. Like any responsible voter, we evaluate each candidate and recommend the one who is best for the[Read More…]
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Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Vote No on Amendment 1
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel At the end of the ballot West Virginia voters will receive in a few short days, voters will find two proposed amendments to our State constitution. I write to discuss the proposed Amendment 1, dealing with the emotionally and politically charged issue of abortion. The[Read More…]
The Sunday News-Register endorses Joe Manchin for U.S. Senate
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register It seems sometimes as if partisanship reigns over principle in Washington, D.C. Questions about what is right or wrong for Americans are pushed aside in favor of what is best for Republicans and Democrats. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., doesn’t see that as his mission.[Read More…]
Beckley gets jet service at Raleigh County Airport
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Raleigh County Airport Authority announced the arrival of Beckley’s first jet service Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Airport general manager Tom Cochran recently signed a contract with Contour Air, a Tennessee-based carrier, to begin providing daily service from Beckley to Charlotte, N.C.,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, October 25
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PIPE BOMBS TARGET DEMOCRATS, CNN The crude explosives were intercepted en route to several prominent[Read More…]
Lottery Commission: Modest profits mark launch of sports betting in WV
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In its first month, West Virginia’s share of profits from sports betting totaled $193,306 — or $207,195, counting the two days Hollywood Casino, in Charles Town, had a soft launch of sports betting on Aug 30-31 prior to the official Sept. 1[Read More…]
Hearing to potentially strip WV Supreme Court Justice Loughry of law license will continue
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now that suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry has been convicted of 11 federal crimes, a separate case against him that could strip him of his law license will proceed. Darrell Pratt, vice chairman of the state’s Judicial Hearing Board, granted[Read More…]
Groups pour cash into West Virginia First District Senate contest
By MATT SAXTON The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — While candidates for West Virginia’s First Senatorial District seat mostly have talked about what they bring to the table, advocacy groups have been trying to get the message out about what each might take away. Recent materials mailed out[Read More…]
West Virginia HEPC chairman defends agency against Gee’s criticisms
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Higher Education Policy Commission’s board chairman sent members of the governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education a letter this week defending the HEPC and countering West Virginia University President Gordon Gee’s criticism. “The urgency of our mission and[Read More…]
