By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals for the U.S. Fourth Circuit ruled against an appeal by landowners over a previous court ruling regarding the right of the Mountain Valley Pipeline to construct through property which just compensation had not yet been settled.[Read More…]
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Highmark Foundation now accepting applications for 2019-2020 School Grant and Awards Program
Release from Highmark Foundation: PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Highmark Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 School Grant and Awards Program, which will make available a total of $425,000 for schools grades K-12 in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The goal of the program is to create healthier school environments[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate gives industry more time on water quality standards
By ERIN BECK The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state senators on Thursday voted to give industry two years before stronger water quality standards, first recommended by the federal Environmental Protection Agency in 2015, could be implemented. While Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan and the Senate Judiciary Chair, has said[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Manchin talks natural gas at Legislative Breakfast in Charleston
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s senior U.S. senator has a lot to say about coal and natural gas, and his new committee position will give him a platform to have his voice heard. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., spoke to attendees by[Read More…]
20th edition of WV International Auto Show opens Friday in Charleston
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twenty years ago, crowds of car lovers and prospective buyers lined up outside the Charleston Civic Center, awaiting their chance to see hundreds of new vehicles and a smattering of concept cars during the first-ever West Virginia International Auto Show. Among vehicles[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, February 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO WAS THE TARGET OF THREATS BY TABLOID Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says he was[Read More…]
W.Va. House Speaker Hanshaw requests public hearing on comprehensive education reform bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today requested a public hearing on Senate Bill 451, the comprehensive education reform bill. The hearing will take place Monday, Feb. 11, at 8 a.m. in the House Chamber at the state Capitol. “We said from the start of our deliberations[Read More…]
NCWV Media purchases Weston Democrat
By Matt Harvey The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Two of the oldest newspapers in North Central West Virginia are joining forces as NCWV Media, publishers of The Exponent Telegram, announce the purchase of the Weston Democrat, a weekly based in Lewis County. The Exponent Telegram, a daily with roots[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Feb. 8
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Feb. 7, 2019 31th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Rural Health Association, Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas, SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda THIRD READING Eng. SB 16: Authorizing expenditure of surplus funds[Read More…]
