By Jordan Nelson, The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 206, its version of the West Virginia Senate’s Student Success Act (Senate Bill 1039), on a narrow 51-47 vote late Wednesday night. After 11 hours of debating amendments and the final[Read More…]
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Charleston Gazette-Mail offering free website access to all on West Virginia Day
Dear Reader, We all know that West Virginia is a special place. And West Virginia Day, our state’s birthday, is a day we set aside to remember how fortunate we are to live here. The editors, reporters, photographers and so many others who make up the Charleston Gazette-Mail staff live here[Read More…]
Officials get update on water in Fairview, W.Va.
By Eric Hrin, Times West Virginian in Fairmont, W.Va. FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County Health Department Administrator Lloyd White updated the Marion County Commission Wednesday about the recent E. coli scare in Fairview where traces of the germ were found in the town’s water supply in late May. White gave[Read More…]
Happy Birthday, West Virginia!
By Mary Catherine Brooks, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia became the 35th state June 20, 1863, when it split from Virginia – 156 years ago. Unofficial celebrations were held across the state for the next 64 years to mark the occasion. In 1927, the West Virginia Legislature made[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. has far to go in removing barriers for women
U.S. Sen. Capito’s campaign inspiring girls From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins, W.Va. Most West Virginians would agree that old, illogical barriers to women in many careers ought to be lowered, we feel certain. Yet in some ways, we still have a long way to go in gender equality. One study,[Read More…]
Study shows WVU athletics an economic engine
By Bob Hertzel, Times West Virginian of Fairmont, W.Va. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — During his first four and a half years as West Virginia’s athletic director, Shane Lyons found himself getting one question asked repeatedly, however he couldn’t answer it. “What’s the economic impact of WVU athletics to the state? What’s[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Governor, First Lady to celebrate West Virginia’s 156th Birthday at State Culture Center at 11 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice will celebrate West Virginia’s 156th birthday today with several events at the State Culture Center. At 11:00 a.m. the ceremonial state birthday cake will be cut, followed by an award presentation for the First Lady’s Art Series Show Choir at 11:30[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 20
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 20, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IRAN SHOOTS DOWN US DRONE AMID SPIRALING TENSIONS The Revolutionary Guard says[Read More…]
Estimates ahead of census show population falling in Charleston and Huntington, W.Va.
By Travis Crum, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Only 32 of West Virginia’s 232 incorporated cities and towns experienced population increases from 2010 to 2018, according to estimates released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite being the state’s two most populated cities, Charleston and Huntington recorded losing[Read More…]
