CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S TALIBAN DECISION PUSHES COUNTRY TOWARD VOTE The U.S. president’s decision to[Read More…]
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News Media Alliance leading advocates for Congressional passage of Journalism Competition & Preservation Act
Bill would grant newspapers safe harbor to negotiate better business terms with tech platforms ARLINGTON, Va. – Today the News Media Alliance is hosting a Congressional fly-in to advocate for the passage of the “Journalism Competition and Preservation Act.” Executives representing Gannett, Los Angeles Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune, News Corp, Philadelphia Inquirer, Post[Read More…]
Spotlight on McDowell, W.Va.: Groundbreaking for Renaissance Village draws national dignitaries
By CHARLES BOOTHE, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH, W.Va. — Local, state and national dignitaries were in Welch Monday morning to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Renaissance Village, a housing project for teachers. A $7 million project by the revitalization group Reconnecting McDowell, the four-story facility, which is located beside the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: WVU to kick off ‘Point Pleasant W.Va., Branding Community’ event this week
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — A kickoff ceremony is set for Thursday in Point Pleasant, the latest community for BrandJRNY, a West Virginia University Reed College of Media community branding initiative. WHAT: Kickoff event for Point Pleasant, the latest community for BrandJRNY, a West Virginia University Reed College of Media community branding initiative WHO: Rita Colistra, WVU Community Branding[Read More…]
Editoral: Nature, Economy Go Hand in Hand in W.Va.
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Conserving precious plants, animals and places is a critical responsibility in West Virginia. No one does it better than the Nature Conservancy. Some people who see themselves as environmentalists favor confrontation as a way to achieve their goals. But the Conservancy is based on the[Read More…]
Editorial: Charter schools fight in W.Va. moves to regulatory arena
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: Officials of the West Virginia Department of Education and at least two county school superintendents met in Parkersburg last week to discuss rules to regulate charter schools in West Virginia. The Legislature passed House Bill 206 this summer to allow a limited number of[Read More…]
W.Va. Commerce Secretary Gaunch business listening tour visits Marion, Monongalia and Harrison counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch toured businesses in Marion, Harrison and Monongalia counties on Sept. 5 – 6. “Under the leadership of Gov. Jim Justice, we have sought to create opportunities to hear from those doing businesses in West Virginia,” Gaunch said. “We have toured companies that range from new[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Armstead to speak at Constitution Day Brown-Bag Lunch Event
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead will be the keynote speaker at a Constitution Day program in the Supreme Court Courtroom on Sept. 17, the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The event is scheduled during the lunch hour so Capitol employees and anyone else[Read More…]
W.Va. Board of Education to meet Sept. 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) will meet to conduct routine business on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at 9 a.m., in Capitol Building 6, Room 353 (Board Conference Room), 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia. The meeting agenda may be accessed at http://wvde.state.wv.us/minutes/current/AGENDA1.htm. As part of[Read More…]
W.Va. Capitol Police file charges against Marion lawmaker
By Erin Beck | for The Times West Virginian CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six months after a West Virginia delegate, angered by an anti-Muslim display at the Capitol, kicked open the door when a doorkeeper wouldn’t let him into House chambers, Capitol Police have filed a criminal charge over the incident.[Read More…]
