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10 things to know: Thursday, September 27

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HIGH DRAMA ON CAPITOL HILL Senators will hear from Christine Blasey Ford, a California psychology[Read More…]

Armstead takes seat as temporary WV Supreme Court justice

By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tim Armstead said Tuesday he’s excited to get to work to restore West Virginians’ confidence in the state Supreme Court — even though it means serving on the bench with at least three justices whom he voted to impeach last month, while[Read More…]

West Virginia Gov. Justice approves $49 million for I-81 expansion

By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The state has awarded a $49 million contract to widen to six lanes a section of Interstate 81 between Apple Harvest Drive and Tabler Station Road, state officials said. Gov. Jim Justice announced the West Virginia Department of Transportation’s award of the[Read More…]

82nd Mountain State Forest Festival to kick off Saturday

The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va.  — All the beauty, grandeur and flat-out fun of the 82nd Mountain State Forest Festival will begin Saturday with the official opening ceremony at the Federal Building Plaza in Elkins. This year’s theme, “The Majestic Roads Lead to Royalty,” was selected by Director General Rich Nida,[Read More…]

Huntington tradition Greek Fest begins this weekend

By LILLIE BODIE The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A Huntington tradition celebrating the culture and ancestry of Greece, Greek Fest begins this weekend at 11 a.m., Friday at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Huntington. Father Mark Elliot, priest of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, said Greek Fest gives the[Read More…]

West Virginian enjoys life as UPS delivery driver, musician

By PAUL LaPANN The Parkersburg News and Sentinel SANDYVILLE, W.Va.  — For many years, Johnny Staats has worked for UPS during the weekdays and played the mandolin at shows on the weekends. Staats of Jackson County intends to keep this same schedule — at least until he retires in a[Read More…]

Health officials encourage early flu shot this year

HD Media Williamson Daily News HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — While data for the 2018-19 flu season has not yet been collected in West Virginia, health care providers warn that the season has begun, and it’s not too early for individuals to get vaccinated against the virus. Statewide reporting for each flu[Read More…]

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