By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The unions for teachers and school service personnel held several unity rallies across the state Sunday afternoon, hoping to reignite the passion seen during last spring’s strike. At the Charleston rally, held on the steps of the Capitol building, teachers hoped to[Read More…]
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West Virginia lawmakers receive update on Roads to Prosperity bids, paving lawsuit
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators received several reports on major transportation issues facing the state during the start of legislative interim meetings Sunday. The Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability met Sunday evening with DOT Secretary Tom Smith and[Read More…]
Economic consultant: WV economy faces obstacles not of its making
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite some improvements in recent years, West Virginia remains 50th in the nation in overall business climate rankings, and faces obstacles not of its own making, a national economic development consultant told legislators Sunday. One factor, according to Ted Abernathy, managing partner[Read More…]
New River Gorge National River renaming effort gets new wind
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — An effort led by the West Virginia Professional River Outfitters Association (WVPRO), and being approved by regional economic entities and political leaders, aims at redesignating the New River Gorge National River as the New River National Park. Brian Campbell, the president of WVPRO and[Read More…]
Bands from across West Virginia to visit Mountain State Forest Festival
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — The Mountain State Forest Festival will be hosting a number of marching bands from across the state for the festival’s Band Show and Grand Feature Parade next month. Jeff Skidmore, MSFF assistant director, said the festival will be hosting 27 bands, adding[Read More…]
Award-winning WVU Extension Service program bolsters rural healthcare recruitment
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It could be argued West Virginians in rural communities need more prevalent access to healthcare and medical professionals — winding mountain roads and rivers can make it difficult for many to make appointments and maintain an active relationship with primary-care providers. Many small communities may[Read More…]
Remembering The Register-Herald’s Dan Stillwell, a genuine friend
By GARY FAUBER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — I walked into the office one day 18 years ago, and there he was. Right away, it was plain to see Dan Stillwell was his own man. After nearly two decades at the Welch Daily News, Dan was beginning a new chapter with[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, September 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SWOLLEN RIVERS NEAR RECORD LEVELS AS FLORENCE LOOMS Catastrophic flooding from Florence spreads across the[Read More…]
ENDORSEMENT: W.Va. Directors of Senior and Community Services “Senior Power” PAC announce 2018 General Election candidate endorsements
Release from the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services Senior Power PAC: CHARLESTON, W.Va. The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services Senior Power Political Action Committee announced its candidate endorsements for the 2018 general election today. The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services is the association[Read More…]
