Craig Howell for The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — For 32 years, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church has opened its doors to the community to showcase its spirit of volunteerism and friendship. That tradition continues this week with the Weirton Greek Festival, which kicked off Thursday with a ribbon-cutting[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Friday, July 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, July 12, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers 1. Trump drops push for census citizenship question President Trump said Thursday he[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Special arrangements possible for media at July 12 Chris Cline celebration of life
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A special section will be reserved for members of the media who RSVP in order to provide respect to the family grieving at this time. Contact: Joe Carey (304) 549-3286 [email protected] NOTE: All media wishing to attend the service should RSVP to [email protected]. The family will not take questions and[Read More…]
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W.Va. teachers union says it will sue to stop charter schools law
The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A sweeping West Virginia GOP education bill that allows the creation of charter schools violates the state Constitution, according to a teachers union that plans to sue over the legislation. The West Virginia Education Association released a statement Wednesday saying it has sent a[Read More…]
WV Press 2019 Convention: Don’t miss the panel on marijuana, alcohol, tobacco, gambling and legal advertising
Register and reserve your rooms today; Convention is Aug 2-3 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration and the room block are open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2019 Convention, Aug. 2-3, at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. “The 2019 Convention marks 150 years of the West Virginia Press Association serving the state’s newspaper[Read More…]
‘You can’t get food’; Clay Co., W.Va.’s only major grocery store closes
By Amelia Ferrell Knisely for The Charleston Gazette-Mail CLAY, W.Va. — The parking lot was empty at the Clay IGA, a sign on the door noting the county’s only major grocery store was “temporarily closed.” Inside, empty black cases once held fruits and vegetables; half-full shelves held some bags of[Read More…]
Candidates for W.Va. Governor release 2nd quarter fundraising figures
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The May 2020 primary for governor of West Virginia is 10 months away and pre-candidates are working hard to raise funds for the primary contests. All active candidate committees and pre-candidates for the 2020 elections were required to file second[Read More…]
Lawsuit: Profits over safety in Weirton, W.Va.
Complaint alleges BOP demolition exposed neighborhood to toxins By Linda Harris for The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Using explosives to bring the old Weirton Steel Corp. basic oxygen plant to the ground was cheaper, but exposed residents living nearby to toxic elements and heavy metals, a lawsuit filed[Read More…]
WorkForce WV launching $10M opioid recovery/job training program
By Phil Kabler for The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia is launching a three-year, $10 million program to provide recovery services and job training to people affected by the state’s opioid drug abuse epidemic. “At the end of the day, the goal of the project is to[Read More…]
