By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education has been created to study and evaluate ways West Virginia can create a more efficient and meaningful higher education system. In a release, Gov. Jim Justice said the commission will be created by executive order, expected[Read More…]
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“Heroin(e)” director’s new documentary “Recovery Boys” releases on Netflix today
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail After telling the story of three women fighting to save lives from opioid abuse in Huntington, Elaine McMillion Sheldon’s new documentary chronicles four men striving to break drug habits themselves. “Recovery Boys” will be available for streaming on Netflix on Friday. It’s a feature-length documentary[Read More…]
Potential economic boom in West Virginia could bring challenges to Wheeling area
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — If an anticipated industrial boom hits the Ohio Valley, Don Rigby said it could bring a need for housing and trained workers never experienced here Rigby, executive director of the Regional Economic Development Partnership, was among those speaking during[Read More…]
Alderson’s 4th of July celebration begins today
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald ALDERSON, W.Va. — Boasting “Celebrating the American Dream” as its theme, the 57th annual Alderson 4th of July celebration offers a full week of patriotic revelry. Billed as West Virginia’s largest Independence Day celebration, the Alderson fete flares to life Friday evening with the popular[Read More…]
Editorial: Visiting national arts officials can see what W.Va. offers
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial Several months ago, a couple of Kentucky lawmakers suggested the Appalachian Regional Commission move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to a location in the region it serves. It was a good idea — bureaucrats need to get outside the swamp once in a while[Read More…]
CHNI considering selling all of its newspaper properties
From CNHI News Service: MONTGOMERY, Ala. – CNHI, LLC, one of the country’s leading providers of local news and information, said Monday it is exploring the sale of its newspaper properties in 22 states. Register-Herald in Beckley, Times West Virginia in Fairmont, Bluefield Daily Telegraph are among the CNHI[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, June 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, June 29, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GUNMAN ATTACKS JOURNALISTS AT MARYLAND NEWSPAPER; 5 DEAD A man firing a shotgun and armed[Read More…]
PEIA Task Force begins daunting work of reforming West Virginia health plan
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESETON, W.Va. — With 21 statewide public hearings completed, the PEIA Task Force on Wednesday got down to the daunting task of coming up with plans for comprehensive reform of the health insurance plan that covers more than 200,000 West Virginians, in what its members[Read More…]
Well-being of West Virginia children improves, but still worse than most
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The well-being of West Virginia children has generally improved, but kids here still fare worse than most, according to an analysis released Wednesday by a national child advocacy group. The state ranks 40th for child well-being, according to the 2018 KIDS COUNT[Read More…]
West Virginia wanted: A motivated Ohio Valley workforce
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A panel discussing workforce needs in the Ohio Valley determined there will be jobs and opportunities for local employment in the future, but the challenge will be motivating people to train and show up for work each day. West[Read More…]
