Gov. Justice ordered state resources to fight storage tank fire in Tyler County, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va — New media reports success in extinguishing the fire that occurred Saturday after lightning struck a 1 million gallon natural gas condensate storage tank owned by Dominion Resources near Friendly, W.Va., in Tyler County. West[Read More…]
Latest News
10 things to know: Tuesday, May 28
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEADLY STABBING ASSAULT NEAR TOKYO KILLS 2 A man carrying a knife in each hand attacked[Read More…]
Media Alert: ‘Vetoed bills’ graphic available to West Virginia newspapers through WV Press graphic service
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with weekly “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. This week’s graphic, below, addresses fixing vetoed Legislation. The file has been emails to all newspapers, or the high-res version below can be[Read More…]
Gov. Justice applauds W.Va. Senate’s West Virginia Student Success Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after reviewing the Senate’s West Virginia Student Success Act: “I applaud the state Senate for making a significant move in attempting to create a bipartisan approach to education betterment. I look forward to continuing to work with all members of[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate Minority Leader Prezioso sees Democrats’ ideas, has hope for new W.Va. Student Success Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso has issued the following statement on the release of the West Virginia Student Success Act. “We are encouraged to see the Senate leadership embrace much of our proposed legislation,” said Minority Leader Roman Prezioso (D-Marion). “We know that our ideas will work,[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate President Carmichael issues statement on W.Va. Student Success Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, has issued the following statement on the release of the draft of the West Virginia Student Success Act. “The release of this draft of the West Virginia Student Success Act is a major effort by the Senate to advance the cause[Read More…]
WV Press Association Foundation awards paid internships, scholarships to W.Va. college students
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Three West Virginia college students are learning the West Virginia Press Association Foundation’s mission of improving the quality and future of West Virginia newspapers and the communities they serve in West Virginia is more than just rhetoric. This week, the WV Press Foundation awarded three students with[Read More…]
Shinnston, W.Va., to benefit from trail system’s economic impact
By Michael Lemley, The Exponent Telegram SHINNSTON, W.Va. — A trail system is emerging which will greatly impact economic growth in Shinnston. Upon completion, over 180 miles of trail will connect Pittsburgh to Parkersburg, with a portion of it passing through Shinnston. Complete with shopping, dining and lodging, the infrastructure[Read More…]
W.Va. overhaul of DOH job titles, pay grades AWOL for another month
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another month, another delay in the West Virginia Division of Highways submitting plans to propose new pay schedules and a new, more competitive pay policy for its employees. The item Thursday was again removed from the agenda of the state Personnel Board, which,[Read More…]