By JESS MANCINI, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A former New York City mayor’s pledge to spend $500 million on the Beyond Carbon initiative would be better spent on research into cleaner-burning fuels, a West Virginia congressman said Tuesday. Michael Bloomberg on Friday announced he’ll spend the half-billion dollars[Read More…]
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National teachers union president: W.Va. education bill ‘a mockery’
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail National American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten flew into West Virginia on Wednesday and argued against parts of the state Senate’s education bill, which she called “a mockery” and “a sham.” West Virginia public school workers, including members of the AFT union, have held[Read More…]
Wild, Wonderful Krodel Park in W.Va.: New additions draw more visitors
By Beth Sergent, Point Pleasant Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Though Memorial Day Weekend is typically busy at Krodel Park, this year attendance was amplified. One might say, something was definitely in the water and not just the 22-acre lake. Point Pleasant’s new splash pad opened that weekend and since[Read More…]
W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Thrasher talks platform, ‘leadership void’ in Charleston
By Eddie Trizzino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – For years now, Woody Thrasher has been hearing encouragement from his friends and colleagues to make a run for governor. Up until now it had always been just encouragement, because the Bridgeport-based business owner was still grinding away with his family[Read More…]
Hampshire Review looking for journalist
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — The Hampshire Review is looking for a full-time journalist capable of doing it all. “As the best big weekly in West Virginia, the standards are high. You’ll need to be able to report and write, but you’ll also need to shoot photos and design pages. You’ll also be[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Chief Justice Walker to speak to state’s public defenders
Press Release from West Virginia Supreme Court: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will be the keynotespeaker at the Public Defender Services’ 2019 Indigent Defense Conference on June 20 in Morgantown. Chief Justice Walker will speak during the awards ceremony luncheon at 12:15 p.m. She will discuss the work[Read More…]
W.VA. County Clerks create task force to continue work with W.Va. Secretary of State on voter registration processes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia County Clerk’s Association has announced the creation of a special task force to continue improving the voter registration processes in West Virginia. The task force is the result of a meeting between the clerks, Secretary of State Mac Warner and the West Virginia Association of Counties to discuss recent technical implementation issues regarding Automatic Voter Registration (AVR).[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 13
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US NAVY ASSISTING 2 TANKERS TARGETED IN GULF OF OMAN Two oil tankers[Read More…]
W.Va. Governor unveils special Blenko Glass Father’s Day mug
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice unveiled a first-time, special edition Father’s Day Blenko piece on Wednesday, June 12. The limited-edition piece was created in honor of Governor Justice. Only 100 will be available to purchase. The Governor and First Lady were joined by Randall Reid-Smith, West Virginia Curator[Read More…]
