The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register It was less than a month into his term when President Donald Trump ramped up his “fake news” battle with several big national media outlets, referring to them at that time as the “enemy of the people.” The rhetoric continues 18 months later as the[Read More…]
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Editorial: ‘Fake news’ rhetoric damages our democracy
The Journal Fake news” has been a staple of President Donald Trump’s campaign and subsequent time in the White House, and his use of that and similar terms to ostracize the media has increased recently. Now, he and members of his administration have gone so far as to brand the[Read More…]
DOJ probe: No exculpatory evidence withheld from Blankenship
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A U.S. Department of Justice review has found that government lawyers did not withhold from Don Blankenship any information that was material to the outcome of the trial where the former Massey Energy CEO was convicted of conspiring to violate mine[Read More…]
’55 Strong:’ Local authors release book on teacher strike
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — “55 Strong.” This was a sentiment echoed by teachers and service personnel all throughout the state as they reminisce on the now historic West Virginia teacher strike of 2018, which brought thousands of teachers to the state’s Capitol, unifying all 55 counties as[Read More…]
WVU’s Eberly College to celebrate 25th anniversary
WVU Today On July 1, 1993, West Virginia University formally dedicated the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences in honor of the Eberly family—and 25 years later, the College’s dedication to a liberal arts and sciences education is as strong as ever. On August 21, 2018, the Eberly College will[Read More…]
Historic St. Albans Church celebrates 150th anniversary on Saturday
St. ALBANS, W.Va. — One of the iconic churches in West Virginia will celebrate its 150thanniversary this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19. First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans —well-known as a landmark with its signature bell tower — is located at Kanawha Terrace and 3rdAvenue in downtown St. Albans. The church[Read More…]
Annual flea market set for Saturday at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting its annual flea market Saturday, Aug. 18, at the 108 Oakwood Road, Charleston. In its 26th year, the massive flea market features toys, baby items, housewares, tools, home decor, furniture, outdoor items, clothing, linens, electronics, books. and music & art items.[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, August 16
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW PRIESTS ‘WEAPONIZED’ THEIR FAITH Roman Catholic priests across Pennsylvania used religious rituals, symbols of[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Davis resigns; Justice Workman defiant: ‘There is no basis for my impeachment’
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Chief Justice Margaret Workman had a message Tuesday for those expecting her to resign: she’s not going anywhere. Workman issued a statement Tuesday afternoon after speculation grew that she might resign. The statement came after Justice Robin Davis announced[Read More…]