By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Party has endorsed the anti-abortion Amendment 1 to be decided in the November general election, but tabled a resolution supporting the impeachment of state officials. The state party executive committee Saturday met in Wheeling where[Read More…]
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West Virginia Public Broadcasting nominated for regional emmy awards
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Broadcasting production team has been nominated for Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards. These nominations are for two episodes of the children’s program, “Abracadabra,” as well as the historical documentary, “Vietnam: West Virginians Remember,” according to the Ohio Valley Chapter’s National Academy[Read More…]
WVU’s Gee talks changing higher ed in W.Va.
By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — WVU President E. Gordon Gee sees it as a one-shot proposition. As a co-chairman of Gov. Jim Justice’s newly created Blue Ribbon Commission on higher education, Gee in no uncertain terms acknowledged how critical it is for them to deliver a plan[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, July 18
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP WALKS BACK POSITION ON US INTELLIGENCE The U.S. president contends his summit with Russian[Read More…]
WV SBDC offers cybersecurity training workshop for small businesses
Register now for July 23 cyber assessment and security workshop FAIRMONT, W. Va. — The Marion County Chamber of Commerce , West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) and Advantage Technology company are partnering on a cybersecurity initiative to train small businesses to defend themselves against the growing risk[Read More…]
Register now for WVPA Convention 2018 in Charleston; book your rooms today
WVPA room discount at Embassy Suites is a limited time offer . CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is now open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2018 WVPA Convention, Aug. 9-11, in Charleston. . “The WVPA is partnering with WVU’s Academic Media Day program. It’s an excellent opportunity for all media,’ said[Read More…]
Another $91 million of WV road bonds ready to go to market
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Another $91 million in bonds are ready to go to market, part of West Virginia’s “Roads to Prosperity” highways construction initiative, after state officials approved the bond sale resolution Monday. That follows the sale of $220 million in GARVEE bonds in September,[Read More…]
West Virginia couple scores $2 million Powerball ticket
By JOE SEVERINO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Robert and Mary Thomas are West Virginia’s newest millionaires after receiving a $2 million check from the West Virginia Lottery on Monday. The Charleston couple will soon cash in on the Powerball ticket Robert Thomas bought at the Fas Chek on Campbells[Read More…]
Smoldering trade war worries experts from WVU
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A brewing trade war between the United States and China has experts concerned about how such a contentious battle could impact West Virginia and the nation. The first wave of President Trump’s tariffs against China, $34 billion worth, launched officially July 6 with China[Read More…]
