By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The president of the West Virginia Senate Monday announced who will be the new Republican majority leader next year. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, announced Monday that state Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha, will take over as majority leader[Read More…]
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Parkersburg woman helps decorate White House Christmas trees
By PAUL LaPANN The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tara Nelson of Parkersburg helped to decorate the White House for Christmas this year. Nelson was one of 150 volunteers from across the country selected to decorate the Christmas trees, mantels, fireplaces, mirrors and doorways with Christmas finery throughout[Read More…]
Helvetia ushers in the holidays in Swiss style
The Inter-Mountain HELVETIA, W.Va. — ‘Tis the holiday season, and a great way to usher it in is with the annual Feast of Saint Nicholas on Saturday. Helvetia and Pickens welcome visitors to rediscover the origins of Ol’ Saint Nick through baking Swiss grittibanz, games, refreshments, reading of the traditional[Read More…]
Plaintiffs alleging EQT shortchanged on gas royalties reach tentative settlement
By KEN WARD JR. and KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The trial of a major lawsuit alleging that energy giant EQT Corp. has been shortchanging thousands of West Virginians on their royalty payments won’t start Tuesday as planned, following the tentative settlement of the case late last week.[Read More…]
Press Release: DMAPS bringing Gov. Justice’s drug education message to W.Va. schools
Press Release and video from the W.Va. Governor’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice wants every West Virginia middle and high school student to hear the anti-drug message developed by a career narcotics officer at the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. Director Jack Luikart of DMAPS’ drug[Read More…]
Deer hunters take out deer, bring in business
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Steve Davis has seen an above average number of deer brought to his deer processing business this deer hunting season. The owner of Davis’s Deer Processing on Route 218 between Fairview and Farmington, he said business has been brisk. “It’s been[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, November 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MUELLER ACCUSES MANAFORT OF BREAKING PLEA AGREEMENT BY LYING The extraordinary allegation could expose Trump’s[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces new guidelines and procedures for agencies wishing to use and access State’s line of credit
From the W.Va. Governor’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today, Monday, Nov. 26, that he is implementing a new set of procedures and guidelines for all state agencies that wish to use the state’s $25 million line of credit for large expenditures. A line of credit was established[Read More…]
Opinion: Coming Home — Healthcare’s Role in West Virginia’s Economic Comeback
By Andy McKenzie Former W.Va. State Senator and Mayor of Wheeling Healthcare and the health of West Virginians has an integral role in the economic comeback of our statethat’s happening right now. Under the superior leadership of Governor Jim Justice, the state has alreadymade financial history, including: • The largest[Read More…]
