By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Delegates Shawn Fluharty and Moore Capito want to start the Legislature talking about inspiring technology and innovation in West Virginia. Fluharty, D-Ohio, and Capito, R-Kanawha, have teamed to form a bipartisan “Tech Caucus” for the 2020 regular legislative session, which starts in January. The[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Friday, Nov. 22, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOUNTING IMPEACHMENT EVIDENCE BEYOND DISPUTE But after two weeks of riveting public[Read More…]
Opinion: Jobs & Hope West Virginia catalyst for change
By Bob Hansen West Virginia has the highest overdose death rate and the lowest workforce participation rate in the country. It is no coincidence that joblessness and hopelessness coincide with high rates of substance use. Unfortunately, across the nation and especially in West Virginia, the hopelessness of unemployment has exacerbated[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVPA Financial Snapshot Graphic available to all media
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. The graphic is provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of Agency Budgets. This graphic addresses the W.Va. Attorney General’s office. There is no cost. The graphic is provided through an arrangement with the Wes Virginia[Read More…]
Franklin, W.Va., native Mike Mallow’s book ‘Heartspark’ available
By Jean A. Flanagan, Moorefield Examiner Imagine traveling for three years in a suspended state, only to be awakened when your destination drops off the galactic map. Such is the fate of Jonathan Heartspark. Thus begins “Heartspark,” the first book in the Echo Suite Saga, written by Moorefield Examiner Advertising/Produdction Manager and[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch believes cracker is coming to region; talks of growth in Ohio Valley and state
By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel FAIRPLAIN, W.Va. — While visiting Jackson County Wednesday, West Virginia Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch said he believes a cracker plant will come to the Mountain State within the next decade. Gaunch made the remarks during the Jackson County Economic Development Authority’s annual luncheon[Read More…]
Cost of Thanksgiving in W.Va. increases in 2019
By FRED PACE, The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — For many families, it’s a tradition on Thanksgiving Day to wake up early to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, hop on the couch to enjoy some early afternoon football, eat a few pounds of turkey and finally fall asleep early and[Read More…]
Timberline ski area in W.Va. bought by Indiana ski area operator for $2.2 million
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Skiing and snowboarding are expected to return to the Tucker County slopes formerly operated by Timberline Four Seasons Resort for the 2020-21 season, after the bankrupt ski area’s sale to the owner of Perfect North Slopes, near Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Perfect North Slopes, Inc.,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. KEY WITNESSES CAP INTENSE WEEK IN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY David Holmes and Fiona[Read More…]
