The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AFTER A BITTER NOMINATION PROCESS, DAY 1 ON THE BENCH Brett Kavanaugh is about to[Read More…]
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National Newspaper Week: Journalism matters because democracy matters
By Dave Zweifel Editor Emeritus The Capital Times, Madison, Wis. An in-depth newspaper investigation revealed that a state-operated home for aged military veterans was providing sub-standard care and that taxpayer money that was to go to improve the home was spent elsewhere. The result was the replacement of the state’s[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week is Oct. 7-13: Journalism Matters … Now More Than Ever
The 78th Annual National Newspaper Week is Oct. 7-13. It is the only national industry observance of newspaper media during the year. This year’s theme is “Journalism Matters…Now More Than Ever,” and its message could not be more timely. NNW materials are available for download at www.NationalNewspaperWeek.com .
Court employee secretly recorded meetings with WV Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An employee of the state’s Supreme Court of Appeals secretly recorded a meeting with Justice Allen Loughry and others because she was afraid she would lose her job. That employee, Kim Ellis, testified Friday afternoon as the federal criminal trial of Loughry,[Read More…]
Consumer Energy Alliance Report: Shale industry has energized West Virginia
By HEATHER ZIEGLER The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — For years, the Consumer Energy Alliance has battled naysayers who continue to criticize natural gas production in the Ohio Valley. This week, Chris Ventura, executive director of the Alliance, said the consumer advocate organization’s latest report, “Powering West Virginia,”[Read More…]
More than 5K West Virginians registered to vote in September
By HD Media The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During September’s National Voter Registration Month, county clerks registered 5,002 West Virginians to vote across all 55 counties, Secretary of State Mac Warner announced this week. “I am very pleased regarding the partnership with our county clerks to register eligible citizens[Read More…]
West Virginia providers support foster care changes
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Change can be scary, and the Family First Prevention Services Act passed by Congress this year will make some significant changes to the way states handle their foster care programs. Those in West Virginia who work closely with the system say the[Read More…]
West Virginia higher education feels impact of fewer enrolled teaching students
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part story on the growing crisis in public education related to a shortage of certified teachers. By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — As fewer and fewer high school students choose teaching as a career, the impact on higher education[Read More…]
A Christopher Columbus quiz
Daily Mail opinion Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Love him or hate him, there’s no denying Christopher Columbus was a significant figure in world history. His reputation may have taken a beating in recent years, but federal workers still get a paid day off work in his honor. Take the[Read More…]
