HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Donald Trump Jr., son of President Donald Trump, will be in Charleston on Tuesday, campaigning with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who is seeking a U.S. Senate seat in this November’s general election. According to a news release from the campaign, Trump Jr. and[Read More…]
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Floods cause state of emergency in 8 West Virginia counties
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for eight West Virginia counties due to heavy rainfall and significant flooding throughout the area Sunday. In addition to Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan Counties, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, Hardy and Pendleton were included in the[Read More…]
After Trump tariffs, West Virginia awaits fallout from trade partners
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia isn’t as invested in the steel and aluminum industries as it used to be, reflecting a nationwide trend, but countries retaliating against steel and aluminum tariffs recently imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration could spell long-term trouble for the state’s[Read More…]
West Virginia Parkways Authority begins review of turnpike toll hike
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Parkways Authority will begin the process this morning of reviewing all of the information gathered before making a decision on doubling the turnpike tolls. Greg Barr, general manager of the authority, announced that a joint finance committee and[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers examine Supreme Court spending
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia voters will decide this fall whether lawmakers will have oversight over the state Supreme Court’s budget, a move local lawmakers believe is necessary. The proposed constitutional amendment will appear on the Nov. 6 general election ballot, and[Read More…]
Taxes mount as Justice family’s historic properties remain unsold
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last year, Gov. Jim Justice’s family announced they were putting three Virginia properties up for auction. One year later, the properties haven’t sold, and the family’s companies owe thousands of dollars in delinquent property taxes. The Justice family said they had decided[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 4, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘VOLCANO OF FIRE’ ERUPTS IN GUATEMALA The eruption in the Central American country sends lava[Read More…]
WVU signs expanded cooperation agreement with Chinese energy company
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University and Shanxi International Energy Group have signed an expanded agreement to cooperate on energy research, training and education through the U.S.-China Energy Center-Shanxi. “Agreements such as these serve as another example of the types of relationships that WVU has been building in China[Read More…]
Henry Cooper Log Cabin Museum opens doors for summer
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — People came Sunday to one of the area’s oldest museums, with many looking to learn a little bit about local history. Visitors came to the Henry Cooper Log Cabin Museum in City Park for the annual Henry Cooper Day[Read More…]
