By Joselyn King, The Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Pre-candidate filings in West Virginia provide a glimpse at how the 2020 primary election ballot might look in the Mountain State. While candidates for office can’t officially file to be on the 2020 ballot until mid-January, there already are 14 pre-candidates[Read More…]
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Campaign Updates: W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Folk to speak in Morgan County
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Michael Folk of Martinsburg is scheduled to attend and speak at 7 p.m. tonight (Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, to the Morgan County Republican Club at the Morgan County Courthouse in Berkeley Springs.
10 things to know: Friday, Sept. 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PROGRESSIVE, MODERATE DIVIDE ON DISPLAY IN DEBATE Joe Biden parries attack after[Read More…]
Construction permit granted for Mason County, W.Va., coal to liquids facility
Release from Domestic Synthetic Fuels: CHARLESTON, W.Va., (Sept. 13, 2019) – West Virginia environmental officials have issued a construction permit for a state-of-the-art coal to liquids facility to be built near Point Pleasant in Mason County. The state Department of Environmental Protection issued the permit for Domestic Synthetic Fuels following[Read More…]
Testing results show minimal progress in reading, math by WV students
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The percentage of West Virginia public school students scoring at least “proficient” in reading and math only marginally increased last school year from the year before, while science proficiency dropped, according to statewide standardized test data released by the state Department of[Read More…]
WVPA Reminder: Oct. 1 deadline for newspapers to file statement of ownership; WVSOS affidavit of circulation by Nov. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s nearing time for West Virginia newspapers to file the Statement of Ownership form with the US Post Office and the Affidavit of Circulation form with the WV Secretary of State office for the coming fiscal year. The WVPA has been working with government agencies to get[Read More…]
The Weston Democrat celebrates new location with ribbon cutting
Newspaper has served Lewis County, W.Va., for 152 years By Dusty Metzgar, The West Democrat WESTON, W.Va. — The Weston Democrat on Thursday celebrated its new location with a ribbon cutting and open house. The paper’s staff was joined by elected officials and their representatives from the City of Weston, the[Read More…]
Editorial: Drug War is far from won in W.Va.
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Gov. Jim Justice missed the mark a bit in reacting to some good news recently. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources announced the total number of drug overdose deaths in the state decreased from 2017 to 2018. Estimates show 952 drug overdose[Read More…]
Marshall University Board of Governors approves 9% pay raise for President Gilbert
By TAYLOR STUCK, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON – The Marshall University Board of Governors on Thursday approved a $40,000 salary increase for President Jerome Gilbert, who had previously declined raises when they were granted to faculty and staff the past two years. The raise roughly equals what Gilbert would be making[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU to host WVSSAC-MVB Bank Opioid Awareness Summit
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has issued the following media advisory: WHAT: WVSSAC-MVB Bank Opioid Awareness Summit WHO: West Virginia University West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission MVB Bank West Virginia Governor’s Office West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Marshall University More than 8,000 high school students[Read More…]