The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 10, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP ‘DEMANDS’ DOJ INVESTIGATE FBI In response, the Justice Department asks its inspector general to[Read More…]
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Click it or Ticket campaign starts today in West Virginia
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Americans. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles on their way to start their summer vacations To help keep drivers and passengers stay safe, the West[Read More…]
PHOTO: Cats convene in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 150 purebred cats competed during the annual All Breed Cat Show at the Charleston Civic Center Saturday and Sunday. The show was sponsored by the Cat Fanciers’ Association and member clubs Almost Heaven and Great Lakes Great Maines.
Valley Health pays tribute to Mountaineer Opry House in Milton, W.Va.
Valley Health pays tribute to Mountaineer Opry House in Milton, W.Va. Importance of historic venue commemorated with free concert Release from Valley Health: MILTON, W.Va. – After nearly 46 years and more than a thousand shows, the Mountaineer Opry House is soon preparing to close the curtains for the last[Read More…]
West Virginia special legislative session expected to begin Sunday
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON,W.Va. — West Virginia legislators will meet at the Capitol on Sunday for a special session that coincides with regularly scheduled interim committee meetings. Although a special session has not been officially called by the governor and the agenda has not been released, Del. Matt[Read More…]
West Virginia’s U.S. senators call on federal government to release C8 study
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s U.S. senators want the Trump administration to publish a high-profile study on toxic chemicals that were used at DuPont’s Washington Works plant south of Parkersburg. The study from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Toxic Substances[Read More…]
Ahead of FCC visit, West Virginia vying for better mobile coverage
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Like fixed internet access, mobile voice and broadband coverage in West Virginia is lacking, judging by Federal Communications Commission data — an issue the agency is well aware of before one of its officials visits the state Friday. Much of the state[Read More…]
Governor announces bond sales and investor relations website
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the state prepares to put up for sale about $800 million in general obligation bonds for larger projects of the Roads to Prosperity program, Gov. Jim Justice announced the creation of a bond sale and an investor relations site. Found at investorrelations.wv.gov,[Read More…]
West Virginia Economic Development Authority: Methanol plant may not open until 2019
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The construction of a methanol production facility in Institute is taking longer than anticipated, according to the state Economic Development Authority. The EDA approved a one-year commitment extension for its $10 million loan to US Methanol’s Liberty One plant in Institute at[Read More…]
