By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Sen. Charles Clements — vice-chairman of the Senate Education Committee — says spending on education in the state is “upside down” and more money should be spent on its youngest learners. Clements, R-Wetzel, said he spent a lot of time[Read More…]
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Speaker Hanshaw seeks to delay de Soto vacancy case to May
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Citing a state law meant to protect lawmakers from participating in legal actions while a legislative session is ongoing, attorneys for House Speaker Roger Hanshaw are seeking a delay in the case that could decide whether a Republican[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Inspiring documentary features University of Charleston Director of International Students and Family
“We lived in fear for over a year. “We would always say ‘goodbye’ to each other every day without knowing that we can see each other in the evening. How long can you live like that?” Violetta Petrosyan, UC Director of International Students What: Documentary film depicting the inspiring refugee[Read More…]
West Virginia leaders celebrate Trump’s return to White House, express optimism for future
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON (WV News) — West Virginia’s elected officials celebrated President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Monday. In statements and messages, officials signaled their support for the new administration and anticipated the benefits of a cooperative relationship between the White House and[Read More…]
EPA approves granting WV authority over wells key to carbon capture projects
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dismissing concerns about West Virginia’s ability to protect against environmental health risks from certain wells essential for storing captured carbon dioxide emissions underground, federal regulators have approved the state’s request for primary enforcement authority over them. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has[Read More…]
Capito, Justice vote for Laken Riley Act, Secretary of State Rubio appointment
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and U.S. Sen. Jim Justice voted Monday in favor of a bill to place strict penalties on illegal immigrants who commit crimes in the U.S. and to approve President Donald Trump’s nominee for[Read More…]
William Ihlenfeld Steps Down as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of West Virginia
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — William Ihlenfeld, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, announced his resignation from the Department of Justice, effective Monday at 11:59 a.m. “Serving as United States Attorney has been an honor and a privilege,” Ihlenfeld said in a news release. “I’m[Read More…]
Local channels restored to cable by Optimum
By Edgar Kelley, The Intermountain ELKINS, W.Va. — After many local residents became upset about the Optimum cable company dropping several TV channels, including WBOY in Clarksburg, in recent weeks, the channels reappeared on Optimum cable on Saturday. Nexstar Media Group Inc. — which owns many broadcast stations across the country, including[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court issues scheduling order in 91st District House seat case
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals set a deadline Friday for Gov. Patrick Morrisey and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw to respond to a writ of mandamus filed earlier this week by the state Democratic Party requesting that[Read More…]
Wheeling march amplifies Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of hope
By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Despite the cold temperatures and snow on the ground, community members gathered at the top of Stone Boulevard to march through the Friendly City in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. The MLK Celebration March kicked off Sunday’s celebrations[Read More…]
