By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Transportation Secretary Tom Smith told legislators Sunday that the $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity road building initiative has seen successes and setbacks — including bids for two major projects that came in well over estimates. “It is our job to manage the[Read More…]
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Teachers rally at West Virginia Capitol (photos)
By CHRIS DORST Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several groups representing teachers, school service personnel, and public employee rallied at the state Capitol on Sunday, the first day of legislative interim meetings since June. Speakers included Joe White, executive director of the West Virginia School Service Personnel Association, and Delegate[Read More…]
West Virginia teachers return to Capitol steps for rally
By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The unions for teachers and school service personnel held several unity rallies across the state Sunday afternoon, hoping to reignite the passion seen during last spring’s strike. At the Charleston rally, held on the steps of the Capitol building, teachers hoped to[Read More…]
West Virginia lawmakers receive update on Roads to Prosperity bids, paving lawsuit
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislators received several reports on major transportation issues facing the state during the start of legislative interim meetings Sunday. The Joint Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability met Sunday evening with DOT Secretary Tom Smith and[Read More…]
Economic consultant: WV economy faces obstacles not of its making
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite some improvements in recent years, West Virginia remains 50th in the nation in overall business climate rankings, and faces obstacles not of its own making, a national economic development consultant told legislators Sunday. One factor, according to Ted Abernathy, managing partner[Read More…]
New River Gorge National River renaming effort gets new wind
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — An effort led by the West Virginia Professional River Outfitters Association (WVPRO), and being approved by regional economic entities and political leaders, aims at redesignating the New River Gorge National River as the New River National Park. Brian Campbell, the president of WVPRO and[Read More…]
Bands from across West Virginia to visit Mountain State Forest Festival
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — The Mountain State Forest Festival will be hosting a number of marching bands from across the state for the festival’s Band Show and Grand Feature Parade next month. Jeff Skidmore, MSFF assistant director, said the festival will be hosting 27 bands, adding[Read More…]
Award-winning WVU Extension Service program bolsters rural healthcare recruitment
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It could be argued West Virginians in rural communities need more prevalent access to healthcare and medical professionals — winding mountain roads and rivers can make it difficult for many to make appointments and maintain an active relationship with primary-care providers. Many small communities may[Read More…]
Remembering The Register-Herald’s Dan Stillwell, a genuine friend
By GARY FAUBER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — I walked into the office one day 18 years ago, and there he was. Right away, it was plain to see Dan Stillwell was his own man. After nearly two decades at the Welch Daily News, Dan was beginning a new chapter with[Read More…]