By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In just two years, drug giant McKesson Corp. shipped nearly 5 million prescription painkillers to a single pharmacy in a Southern West Virginia town with 400 residents, according to a letter released Thursday by a congressional committee investigating the opioid epidemic. McKesson,[Read More…]
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‘He was one of a kind’: Renowned photographer, beloved community member Mel Grubb dies at 93
By SAMANTHA PERRY AND CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Renowned photographer, World War II veteran, pilot and beloved Bluefield community member Melvin L. Grubb, 93, died Wednesday morning. Throughout his life, Grubb documented events — large and small — that characterized his community. From weddings and engagements[Read More…]
Cabell, Wayne school employees vote not to work Friday
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — School employees in Cabell and Wayne counties have ratified a one-day work stoppage for Friday, Feb. 16, to protest changes to public insurance for state workers and salary increases they consider inadequate, according to Brandon Tinney of West Virginia’s American Federation of Teachers union. The[Read More…]
OVP editor named finalist in AP contest
Point Pleasant Daily Register COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Finalists have been announced in the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors’ 2017 newspaper contest and Ohio Valley Publishing (OVP) will be vying for an award. OVP Editor Beth Sergent has been nominated for Best Feature Writer for her work which appeared in[Read More…]
Tug Valley River region sees flooding over weekend
By KYLE LOVERN Williamson Daily News [email protected] WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – The Tug Valley region escaped with only moderate flooding as heavy rains caused rivers and streams to rise this past weekend. The Tug Fork River crested in Williamson Sunday night at around 7 p.m. at about 36 feet, according to[Read More…]
Longtime reporter Nyden recognized by West Virginia House of Delegates
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Longtime Charleston Gazette investigative reporter Paul J. Nyden was honored with a memorial resolution during the House of Delegates session Monday morning. Nyden’s son, Christopher Nyden, left , received the resolution from House of Delegates Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha. Paul Nyden, who detailed coal industry[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 13
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 35th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Occupational Therapy Association, Upper Well Area; WV Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Public Health Day at the Legislature, Lower Rotunda. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On[Read More…]
More work needed for tourism industry to win the day at the W.Va. Legislature
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.VA. — More than 200 tourism industry representatives gathered at the State Capitol on Monday, advocating for the industry and meeting with Governor Jim Justice and legislative leaders. While the Capitol’s Rotunda was full of volunteers and tourism displays from around the state,[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch of Huntington editor-publisher Dawson announces retirement
The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington Staff Report HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Herald-Dispatch Editor and Publisher Ed Dawson has announced that he will retire at the end of February. Managing Editor Les Smith will succeed Dawson as editor, and Controller Georgetta Thevenin, Advertising Director Chuck Jessup and Circulation-Production Director Dave Hamilton will[Read More…]
Ohio County teachers turn out for town hall with West Virginia lawmakers
Educators want more than one-percent pay raise By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer of Wheeling GLEN DALE, W.Va. — Northern Panhandle teachers believe they are worth more than the 1 percent or 2 percent yearly raise for them being considered by the West Virginia Legislature, while they also believe students are[Read More…]
