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Vice President Mike Pence coming to Wheeling
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Vice President Mike Pence will be in Wheeling July 26 for two separate events — one public, one private. The first is a public event sponsored by the America First Policies group, according to Erin Montgomery, communications director for[Read More…]
RNC rallies in support of Brett Kavanaugh in Fairmont
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – With the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for U.S. Supreme Court, competing outcries of support and disapproval have been heard throughout the country. A group in support of this choice is the West Virginia Republican National Committee, which organized a rally to[Read More…]
Pipeline still at risk near Marshall County explosion site
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The federal agency in charge of investigating a Marshall County pipeline explosion in June has said the pipeline is at risk of another catastrophic event if the company that owns the pipeline does not take corrective action. In a Notice of Proposed[Read More…]
West Virginia’s GOP endorses anti-abortion measure
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Party has endorsed the anti-abortion Amendment 1 to be decided in the November general election, but tabled a resolution supporting the impeachment of state officials. The state party executive committee Saturday met in Wheeling where[Read More…]
West Virginia Public Broadcasting nominated for regional emmy awards
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Broadcasting production team has been nominated for Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards. These nominations are for two episodes of the children’s program, “Abracadabra,” as well as the historical documentary, “Vietnam: West Virginians Remember,” according to the Ohio Valley Chapter’s National Academy[Read More…]
WVU’s Gee talks changing higher ed in W.Va.
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — WVU President E. Gordon Gee sees it as a one-shot proposition. As a co-chairman of Gov. Jim Justice’s newly created Blue Ribbon Commission on higher education, Gee in no uncertain terms acknowledged how critical it is for them to deliver a plan[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, July 18
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP WALKS BACK POSITION ON US INTELLIGENCE The U.S. president contends his summit with Russian[Read More…]
WV SBDC offers cybersecurity training workshop for small businesses
Register now for July 23 cyber assessment and security workshop FAIRMONT, W. Va. — The Marion County Chamber of Commerce , West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) and Advantage Technology company are partnering on a cybersecurity initiative to train small businesses to defend themselves against the growing risk[Read More…]
Register now for WVPA Convention 2018 in Charleston; book your rooms today
WVPA room discount at Embassy Suites is a limited time offer . CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is now open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2018 WVPA Convention, Aug. 9-11, in Charleston. . “The WVPA is partnering with WVU’s Academic Media Day program. It’s an excellent opportunity for all media,’ said[Read More…]
