The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TENSIONS RATCHET UP IN PERSIAN GULF Saudi Arabia says the damage to two of its oil[Read More…]
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Media Alert: Graphic available on W.Va. Senate Bill 1 – ‘Last Dollar In’
‘Financial Snapshot’ graphic new service to West Virginia newspapers 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 Senate Bill 1, the “Last Dollar In” program. Below[Read More…]
Pipestem Peaks zipline tour opens at Pipestem Resort State Park
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald PIPESTEM, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks unveiled the state’s newest aerial adventure Thursday at Pipestem Resort State Park — a series of ziplines that allow riders to soar for more than a mile above the Bluestone National Scenic River. Division of Natural Resource Director[Read More…]
Consol Energy’s New Itmann project expected to employ more than 100
By MARY CATHERINE BROOKS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Consol Energy Inc. is developing a new low-vol metallurgical coal mining operation in Itmann with an estimated completion date in 2021. Preliminary estimates put the number to be employed at the new mine between 100 and 150, according to Zach Smith,[Read More…]
Marion County FFA Greenhouse educates and inspires
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Hanging flower baskets burst with color. Below them, flats of vegetables create a carpet of green. The vibrant scene has come alive in the Marion County FFA Greenhouse, located beside the Marion County Technical Center along the Husky Highway. Once again,[Read More…]
Berry good: Alderson Strawberry Festival has big plans
Mountain Messenger ALDERSON, W.Va. — The fourth annual Alderson Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the center of town on both the Greenbrier and Monroe County sides. Sponsored by Alderson Main Street, coordinated by Mystik Miller, and featuring the freshest of[Read More…]
Supreme Court replaces 6 of 9 members of Judicial Investigation Commission
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A year after investigating four state Supreme Court justices over allegations of violations of judicial ethics, six of nine members of the Judicial Investigation Commission have been replaced, Supreme Court spokeswoman Jennifer Bundy confirmed Thursday. Among those replaced are the former commission[Read More…]
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College resource fair targets student, community needs
By MICHAEL NEARY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Stephanie Walton, a student at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, has noticed a particularly formidable obstacle that many students face — particularly if they’re returning to school after some time away. “One of the biggest obstacles is that they don’t have[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice’s chief adviser Cary leaves EQT board
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A senior adviser to Gov. Jim Justice will not be returning to the board of one of the largest natural gas companies in the country, a position that raised concerns about conflicts of interest. According to a press[Read More…]
