By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Standing in front of a small group inside The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre, Danielle Stewart said bravely, “I am a victim of sexual assault.” It was her freshman year at college. It was her first experience with alcohol. It was a night she barely remembers,[Read More…]
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West Virginia voters cast early ballots
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Contested primaries for U.S. Senate, a school bond issue in Ohio County and a contested Democrat race for Marshall County commission brought early voters to the polls Wednesday in the Northern Panhandle. Early voting season in West Virginia for[Read More…]
Early vote totals show 6,892 West Virginians have visited the polls
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner has release the following update relating to early voting in West Virginia. A total of 6,892 West Virginians had cast their ballot as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26. Of that total, 3,758 were Democrat; 2,101 were Republican; and 1,008 had no[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: #SaveStudentNewsrooms — the importance of student media
By KAMERON DUNCAN The Daily Athenaeum editorial It’s often said that college campuses are places where ideas can be shared and discussed in many different ways. After all, how many places offer the combination of thousands of individuals with many different viewpoints and life experiences? Colleges and universities offer students[Read More…]
West Virginia Lottery breaks losing streak with upturn in March revenue collection
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lady luck may have smiled on the West Virginia Lottery in March, as the Lottery broke a long losing streak for revenue collection. After seeing ongoing month-to-month declines in revenue since 2012, March revenue of $106.09 million reversed course, topping March 2017[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, April 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 26, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. COLD CASE OF CALIFORNIA SERIAL KILLER BREAKS Former police officer Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected Golden[Read More…]
Senate candidates address opioids, gun control, other hot topics in Southern West Virginia forum
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The opioid crisis, reproductive rights, gun control and school safety were key issues addressed Tuesday morning by candidates for the national primary elections in May, during the “Meet the Candidates” breakfast at Raleigh County Convention Center. Hosted by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia mines owned by Gov. Justice missed deadline for installing safety tech
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two mines owned by Gov. Jim Justice are among only three across West Virginia that failed to install life-saving technology to prevent miners from being crushed to death by fast-moving machinery in underground coal mines on the job. The two McDowell County[Read More…]
Early voting begins today in West Virginia
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Early voting in West Virginia begins today and continues through May 5. “Early voting is a great way to get out there and use your voice,” said Secretary of State Mac Warner. “Early voting gives citizens an easy and convenient way to[Read More…]
