By EMILY D. COPPOLA, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice was faced with questions about education, drug addiction, infrastructure, and more Thursday by a lively crowd during a town hall meeting at Bluefield State College. Topics brought up by citizens included education reform, roadway progress, the Grant Street[Read More…]
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Citing W.Va. code issue, Berkeley County Council OKs land ‘deannexation’ to allow VFD
By Breanna Francis, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Department is now one step closer to its new facility after the Berkeley County Council on Thursday approved the land deannexation request initially brought to the council by the City of Martinsburg in April. The rare[Read More…]
Broadband expansion project moving in Randolph County, W.Va.
By BROOKE HINZMAN, The Inter-Mountain of Elkins ELKINS, W.Va. — Broadband internet expansion began to lay its foundation in East Dailey this week. During the most recent Randolph County Development Authority meeting, progress on the current broadband expansion project was discussed. The project would bring broadband internet access to outlying[Read More…]
Marijuana testing required for free community college in W.Va., presidents get raises
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail ROANOKE, W.Va. — West Virginians will have to pass drug tests, including for marijuana, to be eligible for a new program for free tuition at the state’s public community colleges. Along with hearing about that policy Thursday, the state Community and Technical College System’s board also[Read More…]
West Virginia social media challenge starts today: Share a fond memory of #AlmostHeaven
Governor, Tourism Office to lead a weeklong celebration of the state’s 156thbirthday Press Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Day is next week, and Governor Jim Justice wants all West Virginians and those who love the state to help celebrate on social media. From Friday, June[Read More…]
Participants set for 2019 South Atlantic League Home Run Derby, All-Star game in Charleston, W.Va.
The W.Va. Power’s Jake Anchia joins the league’s top three home run leaders in Home Run Derby CHARLESTON, W. Va. (June 14, 2019) – The West Virginia Power is excited to announce the eight participants in the 2019 South Atlantic League Home Run Derby, presented by Segra, scheduled for 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Martinsburg, W.Va., police uses ‘Drug House Ordinance’ to close three locations
By Kelsie LeRose, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Martinsburg Police Department recently began the process of shutting down three more drug houses under the City’s “Drug House Ordinance.” These problem houses, Chief of Police Maury Richards said, had been the source of 62 police calls for service[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, June 14
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, June 14, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US, IRAN TRADE ACCUSATIONS The U.S. military releases video it says shows Iran’s[Read More…]
Gov. Justice says W.Va. revenue grew 11.5 percent this fiscal year
By Jake Jarvis, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice called a press conference Wednesday afternoon and discussed revenue numbers that Senate Republicans already had released. The press conference came amid a growing feud between Justice and Senate leaders, particularly between Sen. Craig Blair, who has defended the[Read More…]
