The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SENATE GOP BEGINNING TO SCHEDULE KAVANAUGH VOTES Mitch McConnell predicted the Supreme Court nominee would[Read More…]
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Appointed justices rule in favor of Armstead, Jenkins appointments and candidacy
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An all-appointed panel of Supreme Court justices ruled Monday on whether to allow the appointments made by Gov. Jim Justice to the high court and whether one of those candidates was qualified to run in the November special[Read More…]
Jim Matish appoints Jake Reger, 3 other judges to sit with him on WV Justice Workman’s petition to stop impeachment trial
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Five circuit court judges will temporarily sit as justices of the state Supreme Court of Appeals next month to hear arguments for a legal challenge to one of the impeachment trials of an elected justice. Justice Margaret Workman, who was impeached by[Read More…]
West Virginia Secretary of State Warner unveils overseas voting app; deflects questions on wrongful firing suits
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner on Monday unveiled a mobile app that will allow residents of 24 West Virginia counties who are currently stationed or living overseas to vote using their smartphones. Afterward, Warner deflected questions on 12 wrongful-termination lawsuits filed against[Read More…]
In West Virginia, after failed drug tests, some miners lose hope
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va., — Some of the coal miners — they never hear from them. The people at the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training don’t know whether they overdose and die, whether they get into treatment, whether they find other jobs. But[Read More…]
West Virginia Collegiate Business Plan Competition employs innovative Business Model Canvas to help students communicate business ideas
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of the most intriguing characteristics of Generation Z is that a substantial percentage wants to start their own businesses and hire workers. That characteristic has prompted the West Virginia Statewide Collegiate Business Plan Competition to implement the Business Model Canvas in its academic year-long[Read More…]
‘Food For All’ invites West Virginians to challenge hunger
Press release from West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition: Coalition hosting ‘Food For All: 5 Bold Ideas to Challenge Hunger in WV’ on Nov. 13 BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — One in seven West Virginians and one in five West Virginia children struggle with hunger. Children rely on the generosity of the community[Read More…]
Hampshire Review looking for full-time sports reporter
ROMNEY, W.Va. — The Hampshire Review is looking for a full-time sports reporter capable of doing it all. “As the best big weekly in the state, the standards are high. You’ll need to be able to report and write, but you’ll also need to do more such as shooting photos[Read More…]
Buffalo Octoberfest – Oct. 20 – offering a day of free family fun
BUFFALO, W.Va. — Organizers say everyone from the youngest to the oldest should enjoy the 31st Annual Buffalo Octoberfest — an event full of free family fun activities, including music, crafts, home-style food booths, apple butter making, specialty food trucks, Living History actors, petting zoo, antiques, flea market, pony rides, games for[Read More…]
