By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jim Justice’s chief of staff said Thursday that the new West Virginia governor is committed to pursuing development of the massive Rock Creek Development Park, in Boone County, which outgoing Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has touted as his major economic development initiative[Read More…]
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WV AG Morrisey files lawsuit against paving companies
By ELAINA SAUBER and KATE WHITE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office on Wednesday became the latest to file a lawsuit against paving and asphalt companies accused of pushing out competition and making room for inflated prices. “This is collusion, plain and simple,” Morrisey[Read More…]
Incidents of reported bullying remain constant in W.Va. schools
By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Department of Education data show the number of bullying incidents reported across the state’s 55 school districts has remained constant over the last three school years. Shelly Stalnaker, with the WVDE Division of School Effectiveness, Tuesday presented the 2015-2016 Report[Read More…]
Retired publisher Veasey honored for FSU coverage
Joined by Fairmont State University President Dr. Maria Rose (from left) and his wife Rita Veasey, retired Times West Virginian editor John Veasey is presented with a trophy honoring his years of coverage of FSU by Fairmont State athletic director Tim McNeely. The presentation was during Tuesday’s FSU-West Virginia State[Read More…]
2 drug distributors to pay $36M to settle WV painkiller lawsuits
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two of the nation’s largest drug wholesalers have agreed to pay a combined $36 million to settle lawsuits that allege the companies benefited from West Virginia’s problem with prescription drug abuse. Cardinal Health, the largest supplier of drugs in West Virginia, will[Read More…]
Justice Commerce pick paid $150,000 in deal with EPA
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two days after Christmas, Gov.-elect Jim Justice announced he was appointing businessman Woody Thrasher as Secretary of Commerce. Thrasher is president of the Thrasher Group, the largest engineering firm in West Virginia. In a press release, Justice noted Thrasher is also managing partner of the[Read More…]
State’s economy showing signs of improvement
By DANIEL TYSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — According to a report from The Commonwealth Fund, West Virginia stands to lose 16,000 jobs in 2019 if portions of the Affordable Care Act are repealed. The incoming administration and Congress have placed a high priority on repealing federal premium tax credits[Read More…]
Frigid temperatures in forecast through weekend
By SARAH GOODRICH Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County residents will be bundling up as cold temperatures come through the area the next couple of days. According to Accuweather.com, today’s weather should be cloudy with a temperature of 22 degrees. The area saw some snowfall throughout Thursday afternoon into[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court administrator Canterbury ousted
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After 11½ years, Steve Canterbury is out as state Supreme Court administrator. Contacted Wednesday afternoon, Canterbury said he did not have time to discuss his abrupt termination, since he had been given a limited amount of time to clear out his office[Read More…]
A dark day for Ohio Valley shoppers as Kmart, Macy’s announce closings
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — With longtime customers barely having time to put away their Christmas gifts, two major area retailers announced plans to close for good Wednesday, as the Ohio Valley Mall will lose Kmart, while the Fort Steuben Mall will watch Macy’s leave. Officials with both[Read More…]
