From The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: A new agreement signed by 187 countries — although not the United States — will impact how countries can discard plastic waste. But it remains uncertain what impact the new accord will have on the ever-growing use of plastic. CNN reported Saturday that plastic[Read More…]
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W. Va. special session could re-pass vetoed bills, fix errors
By PHIL KABLER, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than a dozen vetoed bills from the 2019 regular session could be back for do-overs by the West Virginia Legislature when the special session resumes next week. Gov. Jim Justice – who was not at the Capitol on Tuesday – has[Read More…]
‘Blame My Roots’ announces inaugural country music festival
Press Release: BELMONT, Ohio: ‘Blame My Roots Fest’ has announced a new outdoor country music festival scheduled for July 18 – 20 at Valley View Campgrounds in Belmont, OH. The event will include both camping and a concert lineup of national and local acts. Chris Dutton, Blame My Roots Fest Event[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, May 15
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ALABAMA BANS NEARLY ALL ABORTIONS The state’s Republican-dominated Senate voted to make performing an abortion at[Read More…]
Guy Stewart, former dean of P.I. Reed School of Journalism, dead at 95
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Guy H. Stewart, 95, dean emeritus of the P.I. Reed School of Journalism (now the Reed College of Media) and a cornerstone in the development of the West Virginia Press Association, died today, May 14, 2019. Stewart was the longest serving Dean of the School (now College) from[Read More…]
Media Alert: W.Va. Secretary of State Warner to speak on election cybersecurity
Secretary of State to present update on election cybersecurity at National Association of State Technology Directors on Wednesday Charleston, W.Va. – Secretary of State Mac Warner has been asked to address technology professionals from all over the country at the annual meeting of the National Association of State Technology Directors[Read More…]
W.Va. legislative special session will reconvene next Monday, may not be on education
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw and state Senate President Mitch Carmichael announced Monday the special legislative session on education will reconvene at 2 p.m. on May 20. There haven’t been announcements as to what, specifically, the session will include. These[Read More…]
Pro-business petition seeks 1,000 signatures to oust 4 on Jefferson County, W.Va., school board who cast votes for Rockwool factory site condemnation
Tim Cook, Spirt of Jefferson: CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – Dan Casto and others with pro-business nonprofit Jefferson County Prosperity have launched Kids First, a petition drive to oust school board members who voted to pursue eminent domain to gain control of the controversial Rockwool factory site. “Somebody has to the[Read More…]
Editorial: Looking at honesty among W.Va. magistrates
From The Wheeling News-Register: Late last month, former Ohio County Magistrate Harry Radcliffe pleaded guilty in federal court to a single charge involving a tax conspiracy. His attorney said the case was about failure to report some income on his tax return. Other charges against Radcliffe, including one of soliciting[Read More…]
W.Va. airport getting $8M for runway work
By EVAN BEVINS, Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — The Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport’s runway will be resurfaced thanks to $8 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding was announced Monday afternoon in a joint release from U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.,[Read More…]
