By JEAN FLANAGAN The Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Chuck Terrell is excited about the 2018 legislative session. It’s a far cry from the past several years, when the feeling was more of dread than anticipation. Terrell is the President of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College and one[Read More…]
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West Virginia Senate discusses tuition for military personnel
By RUSTY MARKS NCWV Media CHARLESTON , W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Senate’s committee on military affairs recommended two bills for passage Tuesday that would expand the rights of state military personnel. Senate Bill 66 would expand the number of state military personnel who would qualify for in-state[Read More…]
Legislation targets West Virginia employees’ final paychecks
By JIM WORKMAN Special to The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When an employee leaves a job, employer-provided property such as uniforms, tools, phones and other items must be returned, regardless if the vacancy is created by resignation or termination. Potential tension between parties further complicates the matter.[Read More…]
West Virginia House approves bill to change civil suit venues
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill that would allow for lawsuits against state entities to be filed in any of West Virginia’s 55 counties. Members of the House voted 96-0 to advance House Bill 2028 just before noon Tuesday.[Read More…]
West Virginia’s candidate filing list
The Register-Herald The period for candidates to file to run in the May primary election is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. Following is a list of those who had filed as of Tuesday at 5 p.m. U.S. Senate: Don Blankenship, Republican, Sprigg Evan Jenkins, Republican, Huntington Thomas Willis, Republican, Martinsburg[Read More…]
Augusta Festival seeking artists for West Virginia celebration of dance, crafts and music
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — The Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College is accepting applications from artists for the jurying process for the 2018 Augusta Festival, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11. Thousands of people from throughout the region and across the country attend the[Read More…]
Space shuttle astronaut to be WVU scholar-in-residence as part of the 2017-18 Campus Read
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — An astronaut who shares the record for most Space Shuttle missions will visit West Virginia University as a scholar-in-residence to meet with students as a continuation of the yearlong celebration of Hidden Figures, the 2017-18 Campus Read. Jerry L. Ross will also give a public[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, January 24
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SESSIONS QUESTIONED IN RUSSIA PROBE, TRUMP MAY BE UP SOON Robert Mueller is looking into[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 24
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 15th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: School Counselors Day; Marshall University Day in Upper House, Upper Senate Rotundas, Upper Well Area; Antero in the Upper Well Area; Independent Oil and Gas Association Legislative Reception, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott. SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11[Read More…]
‘Give Kids A Smile’ Day to provide free dental care for children in the Kanawha Valley
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha Valley Dental Society will be sponsoring the 16th annual Give Kids A Smile event on Friday, Feb.2 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. “The event will be held at 5480 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313, to provide underserved children with free dental services. There will[Read More…]
