The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP BEGINS INTERVIEWING SUPREME COURT CANDIDATES The president’s choice has the potential to be part[Read More…]
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Greenbrier and the military have a long history leading into PGA tournament
By DOUGLAS SOULE Charleston Gazette-Mail WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Greenbrier Classic’s name change to A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier has been a long time in the making, according to Gov. Jim Justice. “I don’t think there’s any place that has a military history like The Greenbrier that[Read More…]
Businesses in West Virginia towns hurt by 2016 flood expect gains from golf tour
By DOUGLAS SOULE Charleston Gazette-Mail WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Adrian Simpson, co-owner of Wah Gwaan Diner in White Sulphur Springs, said he wasn’t going to go to extremes planning for the crowds coming to the area because of A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, the PGA Tour golf tournament[Read More…]
U.S. Rafting Championships set sail for West Virginia
By TYLER JACKSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The beautiful landscape of West Virginia will lend itself to another out-of-state attraction this September. Given what the event is, it should come as no surprise. The 2018 National Whitewater Rafting Championships will be held this year on the New and Gauley[Read More…]
Health care a big issue for voters in midterm elections
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A candidate’s position on pre-existing conditions and protections for older Americans for health insurance coverage in the Affordable Care Act matters to voters in the midterm elections, according to several recent polls. The survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation[Read More…]
Recreating history: West Virginia’s John Brown Wax Museum celebrates 55th anniversary
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — On Sunday, the John Brown Wax Museum, nestled in the historic town of Harpers Ferry, celebrated it’s 55th anniversary. The day was filled with food, history and door prizes for visitors of the museum. Door prizes for the event included a[Read More…]
Suit against drug makers amended; W.Va. among those suing 18 generic companies
By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Various multi-state lawsuits filed against 18 generic drug makers, including Mylan, moved another step forward in June as the combined plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint wrapping in and updating all the drug-pricing allegations they’ve previously discussed in separate suits. They[Read More…]
Mother and daughter operate sustainable, chemical-free West Virginia farm
By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A mother-daughter team in their first year of business said they are dedicated to fostering a “greener” way of life to their surrounding communities. For as long as Josie Martin can remember, her mom, Molly, was always gardening and homesteading on[Read More…]
Unclaimed checks to beneficiaries skyrocket in WV
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Treasurer John Perdue’s Unclaimed Property Division has paid beneficiaries in fiscal year 2018 more than a quarter of all life insurance proceeds ever returned by the state. Perdue’s office has returned to beneficiaries $1.1 million in fiscal year 2018, which is roughly 27 percent[Read More…]
