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Professional Bull Riding eyeing Wheeling for future events
By ALEX MEYER For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After packing WesBanco Arena earlier in March, Professional Bull Riders is looking to expand its presence in Wheeling with future events. The Wheeling-Ohio County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Monday that the bull riding organization will meet with[Read More…]
Vetoed bills placed on West Virginia legislature special session agenda
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will place 15 vetoed bills on the agenda for the upcoming special session to allow lawmakers to fix what he has called technical issues within the bills. “I am working with the Legislature to fix the technical[Read More…]
Charleston couple to open storefront after 10 years growing poster business online
By REBECCA CARBALLO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Stacks of art prints, computers and boxes cover Jeanne Stevenson and Chris Rice’s home, where they’ve been running their poster company, Echo-Lit LLC, for the last 10 years. The home on Fort Hill is equipped with two large-format printers and an industrial[Read More…]
West Virginia Homeland Security advisor resigns after investigation into flood spending
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The former leader of the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has resigned as homeland security advisor after months of scrutiny over handling of federal grants, including grants allegedly used by Richwood city officials for[Read More…]
10 thing to know: Monday, April 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘I AM HAPPY’ A Vietnamese woman suspected in the killing of the Kim Jong Un’s[Read More…]
D&E expanding Myles Center for the Arts
Elkins, W.Va. – Davis & Elkins College announced plans today for a major renovation to Myles Center for the Arts. The approximate $5 million project calls for expansion of the building and enhancement to the outdoor gathering area, both of which will better serve the campus and local community. Funded by[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court of Appeals stays recent right-to-work ruling
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals stayed a lower court’s ruling Friday that, if left intact, jeopardized the state’s right-to-work law. The Attorney General’s Office sought the stay and its motion speaks for itself. The office has no further comment at this time. Read the Attorney General’s[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey reminds schools of ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ deadline
Release from the West Virginia Attorney General: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminded schools and parents of the upcoming deadline for this year’s “Kids Kick Opioids” public service announcement contest – Friday, April 5. The contest engages elementary and middle school students in designing a PSA that[Read More…]
Project Best hosts excellence in construction awards to honor Tri-State area industry standouts
Press Release from Wheelhouse Creative: WHEELING, W. Va — Project BEST celebrated construction industry standouts by hosting the Project BEST Excellence in Construction Awards at the Highlands Event Center on March 28 The awards recognized companies, teams and individuals that have delivered outstanding results in the industry through collaboration and[Read More…]
