By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — While the national legal debate over 3D-printed guns continues, two West Virginia experts in 3D printing technology say it is not designed to produce firearms. “We encourage the use of 3D printers for experimentation, but we would not allow anyone to make[Read More…]
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Media Alert: Early photos of WV Supreme Court available
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators and media representatives are touring of the chambers of the West Virginia State Supreme Court today. The tour of the Supreme Court, where expensive renovations kicked off a series of controversies, started at 9 a.m. Court officials had said media would not be allowed to witness the tour.[Read More…]
West Virginia women farmers to receive education and encouragement at WVU Extension Service conference
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Women farmers are one of the fastest growing segments in agriculture. Every day, more than 9,000 women are developing and maintaining their own farms and agribusinesses across West Virginia. Even though that amounts to less than 13 percent of farms around the state, the social[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association adds DeBord as assistant executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Adding another talented professional to its small but eclectic staff, the West Virginia Press Association has named Betsy DeBord assistant executive director. An associate with the Charleston accounting firm of Smith, Cochran & Hicks, PLLC, since 2006, DeBord handled WVPA accounting for the last six years for and,[Read More…]
Convention & Visitors Bureau of Marion County launches new brand
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — It began with a question. Last year, local people participating in focus groups with the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Marion County were asked, “When you think of Marion County, what do you think of?” The answer to that question led[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, August 6
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 6, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MORE THAN 90 DEAD AFTER QUAKE ROCKS INDONESIAN TOURIST ISLAND Rescuers still haven’t reached some[Read More…]
Buzz begins to build around WV Supreme Court election
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With about three weeks to consider their options, legal professionals throughout the state will be able to file candidacy papers for a two-year term on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals starting next week. The filing period for those looking to[Read More…]
WV Attorney General’s Office eliminating division, 10 employees affected
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.V.a — On Monday, the Division of Employment Programs and Workers’ Compensation Defense in the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office will shut down, eliminating 10 full-time positions, as the state Insurance Commission is severing a long-term contract with the office. Insurance Commissioner Allen McVey[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice visits Corridor H construction in Kerens
By TIM MacVEAN The Inter-Mountain KERENS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice visited the Kerens construction sight of Corridor H Thursday morning and said he believes the project to be the most important in the state. “I’ve said this over and over and over, there is no road project within our[Read More…]
WV House Minority Leader calls for investigation of overbids on DOH project
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Democratic leader in the West Virginia House of Delegates wants to know if the Justice administration deliberately underestimated project costs to promote the “Roads to Prosperity” bond referendum last October. “It’s certainly an issue worth exploring, and it’s an issue to[Read More…]