Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the arguments on its regularly-scheduled docket for the first time since federal attorneys and state officials and lawmakers accused justices on the court of misconduct in office. There are six cases on the court’s[Read More…]
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Voter registration deadline a week away in West Virginia
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — As the Nov. 6 general election draws closer, now is the time for West Virginia voters to update their registrations and know when and where they can cast their ballots. For those not already registered to vote, the deadline[Read More…]
Huntington leads West Virginia in LGBTQ equality
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In terms of LGBTQ equality, Huntington is a “shining beacon of hope” in the state of West Virginia, according to the Human Rights Campaign. HRC, the largest civil rights organization working on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer Americans, released[Read More…]
U.S. DOT approves Contour flights for MOV airport
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Contour Airlines is expected to start service from the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport aboard 30-seat jets the first week in December. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently notified local airport Manager Glen Kelly it[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, October 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AFTER A BITTER NOMINATION PROCESS, DAY 1 ON THE BENCH Brett Kavanaugh is about to[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week is Oct. 7-13: Journalism Matters … Now More Than Ever
The 78th Annual National Newspaper Week is Oct. 7-13. It is the only national industry observance of newspaper media during the year. This year’s theme is “Journalism Matters…Now More Than Ever,” and its message could not be more timely. NNW materials are available for download at www.NationalNewspaperWeek.com .
Court employee secretly recorded meetings with WV Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An employee of the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals secretly recorded a meeting with Justice Allen Loughry and others because she was afraid she would lose her job. That employee, Kim Ellis, testified Friday afternoon as the federal criminal trial of Loughry,[Read More…]
Consumer Energy Alliance Report: Shale industry has energized West Virginia
By HEATHER ZIEGLER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — For years, the Consumer Energy Alliance has battled naysayers who continue to criticize natural gas production in the Ohio Valley. This week, Chris Ventura, executive director of the Alliance, said the consumer advocate organization’s latest report, “Powering West Virginia,”[Read More…]
More than 5K West Virginians registered to vote in September
By HD Media The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During September’s National Voter Registration Month, county clerks registered 5,002 West Virginians to vote across all 55 counties, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced this week. “I am very pleased regarding the partnership with our county clerks to register eligible citizens[Read More…]
