WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will convene at the West Virginia University College of Law Feb. 19. The judges will hear arguments in three cases beginning at 9 a.m. and the public is invited to attend.[Read More…]
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West Virginia selected for collaboration to update broadband map
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Tuesday that it is collaborating with eight states, including West Virginia, to broaden and update the national broadband availability map. Other states include California, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. David Redl,[Read More…]
WV Senate considers incentives to spur movement to metro government
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With little movement toward creating metro governments nearly 13 years after passage of the Consolidated Local Government Act, the Legislature is again considering offering a carrot to encourage cities and counties to merge. “I think this is the way we should go[Read More…]
Bill to permit Sunday liquor sales advances in Senate Judiciary Committee
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow Sunday liquor sales after 1 p.m. Del. Brandon Steele, R-Raleigh and the lead sponsor, said the original intent of the law was “purely religious” and that the bill was “basically a[Read More…]
Huntington speakers testify at Congressional hearing about climate change
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Two representatives from Huntington shared with Congress Tuesday their views about climate change and West Virginia’s role in the transition happening with energy resources. Investing in the economic revitalization of the communities that have been extraction-based must be front and center in[Read More…]
Watered-down education bill heads to WV House floor
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was just before midnight Monday when House Democrats learned they couldn’t amend an amendment to an amendment. It was just after midnight when enough Republicans joined Democrats to narrowly defeat a revived version of an omnibus bill that contained provisions enabling[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, February 13
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘I CAN’T SAY I’M THRILLED’ Trump says he’s not expecting the government to shut down[Read More…]
Kanawha County Job & Resource Fair set for Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The office of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and all sponsors are encouraging everyone to attend Friday The event will be Friday – March 22 – from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. More than 270 employers are expected. See the list[Read More…]
Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce opposes HB 2519 to allow guns on campuses
Release from the Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement in opposition to HB 2519, which would allow people to carry concealed guns at public colleges and universities in West Virginia: “The Charleston Regional Chamber of Commerce advocates[Read More…]
