Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State of West Virginia continued to pay on a lease 32 months after the agency left the property, resulting in approximately $1 million wasted, according to the State Auditor’s Office. State Auditor J.B. McCuskey gave members of GATE —[Read More…]
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In push to keep opioid pill numbers secret, DOJ claims release would spur robberies
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The nation’s largest drug companies — backed by the U.S. Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration — are fighting to shield the release of information that would show how many prescription opioids they shipped to pharmacies across the country over the[Read More…]
Lottery: Sports betting remains on track for football season launch
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Everything remains on pace for sports betting to launch at West Virginia casinos, at or near the start of football season this fall, state Lottery director Alan Larrick said Tuesday. “We’re optimistic we can get it done,” Larrick said following Tuesday’s Lottery[Read More…]
Theatre West Virginia musical captures the heart of the state
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Whether they know it yet or not, “Paradise Park: The Musical” at Theatre West Virginia is already alive in the heart of a native West Virginian. It’s a challenge for a group of actors to capture onstage what a West Virginian knows — the way[Read More…]
Southern West Virginia business leaders discuss need for broadband with SBA official
By LUKE CREASY The Herald-Dispatch WAYNE, W.Va. — As part of a four-day visit to southern West Virginia, Michelle Christian, Mid-Atlantic regional administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), along with other state and local representatives, held roundtable discussions with local leaders in Huntington and Wayne on Tuesday regarding[Read More…]
Commissioner Ruby tells legislative committee tourism numbers improving for West Virginia
By JIM WORKMAN For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Tourism Officials reported Tuesday that recent initiatives implemented by the Tourism Office are showing good progress. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby said, “We are starting to turn the corner. We are seeing really positive metrics. Our hotel[Read More…]
Ripley Fourth of July: Seven days of celebrating America starts today
By MIKE RUBEN and DOUG SKEEN For Jackson Newspapers RIPLEY, W.Va. — “America’s Largest Small Town Independence Celebration” has grown to become a week-long extravaganza of patriotism. June 27 The festivities begin Wednesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. with the Unity in the Community Rally on the lawn of the[Read More…]
WVU, NIOSH partner to improve workplace health and safety
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In a new collaborative partnership, West Virginia University is expanding efforts to enhance workplace health and safety. Through a new Scholar in Residence program at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Douglas Myers, an associate professor in the WVU School of Public Health,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, June 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT A JUDGE IN CALIFORNIA ORDERED That U.S. border authorities reunite separated families within 30[Read More…]
