The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MICHAEL INTENSIFIES, ROARS DOWN ON FLORIDA The Category 4 storm is expected to become one[Read More…]
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W.Va. Supreme Court candidate forums set for Charleston next week
W.Va. Bar Association hosting events Oct. 15 and Oct. 18 at W.Va. Culture Center CHARLESTON, W.VA.— Candidates for the West Virginia Supreme Court will participate in public forums on Oct. 15 and 18, giving voters a chance to review candidates seeking the state’s highest judicial position. Organized by the West Virginia[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week: Community journalism matters because communities matter
By Matt Geiger Executive Editor News Publishing Co. BLACK EARTH, Wis. — “Everything in this newspaper is important to someone.” It’s become something of a mantra for me, in recent years. Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least. We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries, and donations[Read More…]
Loughry testifies in federal trial, says others lied, misremembered
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry didn’t deny he took trips in state vehicles and had state-owned furniture in his home. However, Loughry told the jurors who will determine his fate that it was his understanding he was allowed to[Read More…]
In policy shift, West Virginia to tax most internet retail sales after all
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a significant policy change, the West Virginia Tax Department has issued an administrative notice to most out-of-state retailers, directing that they are to begin collecting and remitting taxes on internet sales to West Virginians. The order states that “notice is hereby[Read More…]
Gee: Fear of failure must not stop WVU, state from meeting challenges
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s quest for innovation can be seen in the way it addresses curriculum for students who face an ever-changing job market, the issues facing the Mountain State and in its groundbreaking research, President Gordon Gee said Monday in his annual State of the University[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Pierpont, LIFE UMC Food Pantry ribbon cutting Thursday at 5 p.m.
FAIRMONT, W.VA. — Pierpont Community & Technical College and LIFE United Methodist Church will be conducting the official ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Pierpont Pride Food Pantry at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center and the event will include a free meal for students. What: The official ribbon cutting, interviews, and photo opportunities When:[Read More…]
Parkersburg councilman blasted for coat hanger comment
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A Facebook comment by Parkersburg City Councilman Eric Barber created a firestorm well beyond the Mid-Ohio Valley. In a reply to a post on a private Facebook page reportedly about Friday’s announcement that Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would vote[Read More…]
International exports bright spot for WV coal industry
America coal exports at 31 million shorts tons By Matt Combs The Register-Herald of Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although down substantially over the long-term, short-term coal production gains in southern West Virginia are one of the few bright spots in the nation’s coal picture. According to the U.S. Energy Information[Read More…]
