The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NEW ZEALAND HOLDS FIRST FUNERALS FOR MOSQUE SHOOTING VICTIMS A father and son who fled[Read More…]
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Opinion: WVSOS – Campaign finance legislation – SB 622 – provides greater transparency
By Mac Warner WV Secretary of State Let the sunlight shine into political campaigns in West Virginia Transparency is the key component of good campaign finance policy. As we progress through the 21st Century, easily accessible and complete information is not only possible, it’s absolutely necessary for citizens to stay informed[Read More…]
Report: In record year for midterm election turnout, WV slips to 49th
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In last year’s historic election that saw the highest national midterm voter turnout in 100 years, turnout in West Virginia increased, but dropped from 42nd to 49th in the nation, according to a new report. The report from the Nonprofit VOTE organization,[Read More…]
Going somewhere soon: King Coal Highway currently slated to be put to use in two years
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If all goes as planned, the so-called “bridge to nowhere” in Bluefield will be a bridge to somewhere in about two years. That’s because funding through the sale of West Virginia Parkways Authority bonds last year included almost $60 million for[Read More…]
Don Blankenship accuses media of ruining candidacy for U.S. Senate in West Virginia
By KYLE LOVERN Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Former Mingo County coal executive Don Blankenship has filed a multi-billon dollar defamation lawsuit in Mingo County Circuit Court against several national news organizations and other individuals stating they united against him during his run for the Republican nomination for U.S.[Read More…]
West Virginia Sens. William Ihlenfeld, Ryan Weld hear ideas on school improvement from Wheeling Park High School students
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia needs teachers, and some students at Wheeling Park High School indicated Monday they might consider education as a career if the pay were better, and there were financial incentives in place to help pay for their college[Read More…]
Hate group’s message unwelcome in Morgantown, councilman said
By WILLIAM DEAN The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fliers distributed around Monongalia County and across the region promoting the KKK’s ideology hit close to home for Morgantown Councilman Ryan Wallace. “We all need to condemn this and I certainly do,” he said. The pamphlets expressed anti-race mixing views, anti-LGBTQ[Read More…]
OPINION Found Money: Lawmakers shouldn’t spend surplus
The Inter-Mountain West Virginia legislators are taking something of a risk with this year’s budget — but give them credit for their motives. On Friday, Gov. Jim Justice signed into law the budget for the coming fiscal year, beginning July 1. But in addition, he signed nine bills providing supplemental[Read More…]
Mount Hope to host heritage walk
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. — Mount Hope Revitalization Coalition will celebrate Mount Hope Heritage Day on Sunday, March 24. Active Southern West Virginia Community Captain Jean Evansmore will lead a walk beginning at 2 p.m. at the Coal Heritage Park along the Mount Hope Heritage Walking[Read More…]
