By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Seemingly ending months of tumult, the West Virginia Lottery Commission approved sports betting rules Wednesday — after rejecting changes that professional sports leagues contended were needed to preserve the integrity of their games. “There’s been a whole lot of talk about integrity,[Read More…]

The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va.  — The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and Marshall University will once again host the West Virginia Makes Festival, where a diverse audience of makers, inventors, tinkerers, entrepreneurs and students will convene. Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the Memorial Student Center[Read More…]

By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W,Va. — If you had the chance to be hermetically sealed in an armored limousine for a short ride with President Donald Trump, what would you talk about? If you’re West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, you discuss your family,[Read More…]

By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The West Virginia Turnpike’s new E-ZPass deal is now available and passenger car motorists already with a pass are not paying any tolls at all. As part of the restructuring of the turnpike fees, the state Parkways Authority is offering an[Read More…]

By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va — Winterplace Ski Resort will offer scenic chairlift rides throughout October for locals and tourists alike to view fall foliage. Weather permitting, scenic chairlift rides will be held on weekends from Oct. 6 through Oct. 28 from noon to 5 p.m.. “Fall lift fides are a[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FBI DELIVERS KAVANAUGH REPORT TO SENATE The Senate braces for an initial vote on the[Read More…]

By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that he will commit $100 million from recent tax surpluses to fund looming cost increases to the Public Employees Insurance Agency “today.” He also promised to offer teachers and other state employees an additional 5 percent pay[Read More…]