By DAVID E. MALLOY The Herald-Dispatch IRONTON, Ohio — The Oakley Clark Collins Bridge over the Ohio River connecting Ironton and Russell, Kentucky, has won an award a 2017 Bridge Award of Excellence in the category of long span and cable-stayed bridges, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The[Read More…]
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‘Glee’ actress changed with domestic battery in Kanawha County
Staff report Charleston Gazette-Mail CHESAPEAKE, W.Va. — Actress Naya Rivera has been charged with domestic battery after an incident late Saturday in Kanawha County, police say. In a news release, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested Rivera after her husband, actor Ryan Dorsey, said she struck him in the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, November 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHICH BRITISH ROYAL IS ENGAGED Prince Harry, fifth in line for the British throne, will[Read More…]
WV Attorney General Morrisey offers tips for safe Black Friday shopping
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges consumers to exercise caution as Black Friday and Cyber Monday start the holiday shopping season. “This is the time when holiday shopping kicks into full gear,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s important to know how to spot scams and unscrupulous situations as[Read More…]
Opinion: Thanksgiving blessings from a friend
From the The Charleston Gazette-Mail, Daily Mail page: By Hoppy Kercheval I started my Thanksgiving a little early. It was unexpected and certainly not traditional, but no less meaningful. There was no turkey or football or day off. In fact, I was at work when a good friend stopped by[Read More…]
Developing understanding through FORESIGHT
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the sixth part of a seven-part series on West Virginia University’s efforts to address the opioid crisis in the state. The speakers in this series shared the work and progress in their respective fields and departments at an academic media day held by WVU on Nov.[Read More…]
West Virginia offers plethora of Christmas light shows
By CONOR GRIFFITH The State Journal MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Between its resorts, state parks and communities, the Mountain State offers a myriad of light shows and actives to bring out the holiday spirit, many of which are free. Brett White, director of the United Way of Marion County, said 2017[Read More…]
‘Gray Thursday’ draws crowds in search of deals
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Another year, another Thanksgiving day spent searching for the area’s best bargains for hundreds of Tri-State area families. Consumers waited for hours at several businesses around the Huntington Mall in temperatures that hovered near the 30s to get the best deals at the[Read More…]
Capito all in on tax legislation; Manchin undecided
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail Despite earlier posturing, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he hasn’t made up his mind on a tax reform bill that the Senate could vote on as soon as next week. Manchin declined an interview request to talk about the current Senate legislation. His spokesman, Jon[Read More…]
Wheeling leaders hoping tax credit won’t become history
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — After voting to pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last week, U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., said the measure should save a “middle-class family” nearly $1,200 per year, along with lowering the corporate tax rate from 35 percent[Read More…]
