By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a vote looming on a measure proponents say is meant to stop taxpayer funded abortions, anti-abortion activists and lawmakers rallied on the steps of the State Capitol Thursday evening. A reporter counted about 90 people who showed up for rally in[Read More…]
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Pleasants Power Station to continue operating until June 2022
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel ST. MARYS. W.Va. — The Pleasants Power Station will remain in operation through May 2022, FirstEnergy’s Allegheny Energy Supply (AES) said Thursday. The energy company, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, notified PJM Interconnection (PJM), the regional transmission organization, that it will extend the notice[Read More…]
Manchin: Cannot support a murderous regime
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Addressing the possible murder and dismemberment of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Turkey earlier this month, United States Sen. Joe Manchin said Thursday that the United States cannot support a regime that uses brutality or murder. “The[Read More…]
Conference addresses expanding aerospace footprint in West Virginia
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Aerospace in West Virginia? Huntington Mayor Steve Williams says when he is asked that question, his answer is always the same. “I say hell yes,” the mayor said. “We can get there from here. We can reach the world and change the[Read More…]
WVU faculty awarded CDC grant to help southern West Virginia communities build healthy futures
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va — It’s no secret that West Virginia has some of the highest rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease in the country. But to create a healthier landscape in some of our state’s unhealthiest counties, a few West Virginia University faculty believe you have to empower the[Read More…]
Del. Sponaugle responds to filing by W.Va. Gov. Justice in residency petition
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorneys for Gov. Jim Justice have filed a response to a petition filed by Delegate Isaac Sponaugle, D-Pendleton, asking the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to require the governor to abide by the state Constitution by residing[Read More…]
Rock and gem show returning to South Charleston
By CLINT THOMAS Charleston Gazette-Mail SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s largest rock and gem show will rock the South Charleston Community Center, when the South Charleston Lions Club and Kanawha Rock and Gem Club co-host the 45th annual fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21. Among[Read More…]
Bridge Day schedule offering activities for all to enjoy
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald The adrenaline-filled weekend West Virginians know and love is finally making its return to the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville. Bridge Day 2018 is upon us. With an array of activities for natives to take part in, and even those who visit from out[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, October 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, October 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TURKEY SAYS SAUDI CONSULATE AUDIO NOT SHARED WITH US OFFICIALS Ankara’s foreign minister says the[Read More…]