By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A visit to Wheeling last week on a snowy, winter day had West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice remembering his father, a trip he made to the Friendly City nearly 25 years ago and how a business opportunity here positively[Read More…]
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Mountain State to begin collecting internet sales taxes
By CONOR GRIFFITH NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As a result of a U.S. Supreme Court case, the 2018 holiday season will be the last in which shoppers in the Mountain State can take advantage of tax-free shopping for online retail giants such as Amazon or eBay. Beginning in January,[Read More…]
Opinion: Palliative care results in better outcomes in West Virginia
New West Virginia coalition will help improve patient care and quality of life By Delegate Amy Summers R-Taylor, 49thDistrict West Virginia cancer patients and their families need all the support they can get. A new State Advisory Coalition on Palliative Care will improve the quality of life of these seriously[Read More…]
Tips to reduce holiday crimes from W.Va. AG and law enforcement officers
By KELSIE LeROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. —Officials encourage residents to be cautious this holiday season — whether it be while shopping or before leaving on a holiday trip — and offered tips to help reduce the possibility of being a victim of these crimes. Robberies, thefts and burglaries are[Read More…]
‘hillbilly:’ Documentary draws discussion of regional portrayal
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Interweaving historical footage, modern-day interviews and familial interactions in eastern Kentucky, the recently released documentary “hillbilly” shows the complexity of the people of Appalachia against the single-minded, often negative stereotype of the region placed upon it by the outside world. The documentary,[Read More…]
Catholic clergy urge the faithful to remain vigilant
By HEATHER ZIEGLER and ALEX MEYER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Church-goers within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston are still reeling from the revelation that 18 of their priests have had credible accusations of sexual abuse against them in the Northern Panhandle. It also was revealed[Read More…]
After two years, West Virginia hunter who fell makes successful return to tree stand
By JOHN McCOY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTSON, W.Va. — Joel Miller finally could breathe a sigh of relief. He found the body of the 9-point buck he’d shot with an arrow a short while before. More important, though, he left behind a fear that had nagged him for more than two[Read More…]
WV officials mourn passing of George HW Bush
By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Sadness over the passing of former President George H.W. Bush echoes throughout the mountains of West Virginia as the state’s representatives and people recall his legacy and mourn the country’s loss. Bush, a World War II hero who served as the nation’s[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, December 3
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GEORGE H.W. BUSH’S BODY HEADING TO WASHINGTON The capital will recall the 41st president’s lifetime[Read More…]
