By DAVID BEARD The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Local legislators shared the pros and cons of the 2018 session during a Tuesday afternoon meeting put on by the Morgantown Area Chamber of Commerce and the Morgantown Board of Realtors. Delegates and senators fielded some questions about specific topics and[Read More…]
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More than 30,000 early voting, absentee ballots cast so far in West Virginia primary
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — More than 30,000 ballots have been cast so far during early voting, the West Virginia Secretary of State’s office reported Tuesday morning. Early voting for the May 8 primary election began April 25 and continues through May 5. Early voting is not[Read More…]
Record number of WVU students receive Fulbright Scholarships
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A record number of West Virginia University students have been named Fulbright Scholars this year, doubling the previous record of five. The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program, enables students to study, teach or conduct research while increasing mutual understanding between Americans[Read More…]
The Journal welcomes Publisher Will Alsworth
By KELSIE LEROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — After serving in his most recent role as the circulation director for The Journal and the Northern Virginia Daily, Will Alsworth began his new role as publisher for The Journal on Monday. Alsworth has worked his way from an independent contractor to[Read More…]
Author, H-D columnist Clyde Beal to sign new book
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Author Clyde Beal will sign copies of his second book, “Grass Roots,” an accumulation of personal accounts from West Virginia’s early years, from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 4, at HIMG, 5170 U.S. 60, Huntington, in the main hallway. Beal authors a column each[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, May 2
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SPECIAL COUNSEL TEAM FLOATED IDEA OF TRUMP SUBPOENA Trump’s former attorney, John Dowd, confirms to[Read More…]
‘I love America. All I know is America:’ New citizens share their stories in naturalization ceremony
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For Sandebel Hanna Rhodes, Monday marked the end of a long journey to citizenship. She was born in Syria but she and her family left when she was a baby. The Charleston event planner and mother still speaks Arabic fluently. “For me,[Read More…]
MSHA: Accidents, deaths could be prevented by safety technology, new rules
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration has no plans to issue new safety rules anytime soon. In a call with stakeholders Monday, David Zatezalo, assistant secretary for mine safety and health, said he doesn’t have any immediate plans to add more[Read More…]
Pilot project adds girls to some West Virginia Cub Scout packs
By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Gary Thompson has been involved in Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts off and on since 1977, but if he is more excited now about Scouting than ever before, it is for good reason. As of March 15, Thompson has been able to[Read More…]
West Virginia PEIA Task Force to meet today at Marshall today
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The PEIA Task Force will conduct 21 public outreach meetings throughout the state, starting in Huntington and Point Pleasant today, and continuing through June 11. The meetings are aimed to give the public an opportunity to voice their thoughts on the Public[Read More…]