An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Starting today, West Virginia has a new tool in the box for fighting opioid drug addiction. Legislation that was passed in last winter’s session allows the Department of Health and Human Resources, Adult Drug Courts and Division of Corrections the ability to use[Read More…]
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Wood County GOP to review chairman’s conduct
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Wood County Republican Executive Committee is meeting this week over the actions of Chairman Rob Cornelius, officials said Monday. In response, Cornelius said the meeting, which he characterized as intended to begin his removal as chairman, was improperly called. He said he asked to see the[Read More…]
Jefferson County state senator won’t seek re-election
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — State Sen. Herb Snyder, D-Jefferson, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election next year. Rather, he will run for the Jefferson County Clerk. “It is the right personal decision,” Snyder said Monday in a telephone interview. “It’s time. I first served in the Senate in 1997.[Read More…]
Dispatcher meets baby delivered during 911 call
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Debra Sutler burst into tears after disconnecting the call. “There’s no crying in the call center,” she recalled a fellow 911 dispatcher teasing after she had talked a woman through childbirth. “And then I realized I had forgotten to ask what we had. What … we …[Read More…]
Mingo County bank charged by federal prosecutors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal prosecutors on Monday charged a Mingo County bank with failing to establish an effective anti-money laundering program, but asked that a judge accept a deal that could result in the charge eventually being dismissed. If the Bank of Mingo had an anti-money laundering program in place, prosecutors[Read More…]
Despite a setback, states must continue EPA fight
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — We were not surprised by last week’s decision by a federal appeals court to throw out a pair of high-profile lawsuits challenging the Obama administration’s controversial plan to curb pollution at the expense of coal mining and the nation’s existing coal-fired power[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, June 16
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. AL-QAIDA CONFIRMS U.S. STRIKE KILLED LEADER OF YEMEN[Read More…]
Bluestone calling back 200 union miners at idled mines
LEWISBURG, W.Va — Bluestone Resources Inc. will be calling back to work 200 UMWA workers at the Coal Mountain complex in Wyoming County and Red Fox complex in McDowell County. The announcement came today from Jim Justice, who recently purchased the mining sites back from the Russian company, Mechel OAO, and[Read More…]
Convention Sponsorship Opportunities
The WVPA Annual Convention offers several marketing platforms to reach the decision makers of West Virginia’s 80 newspapers, as well as the other corporate sponsors, ad agencies, non-profits and government agencies in attendance. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $5,000 and include one or more convention registrations. Click here for more[Read More…]
Parkersburg veterans retire worn American flags
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — It is the only time when burning an American flag is treated as a solemn occasion with reverence and respect. Veterans gathered in the parking lot at American Legion Post 15 along Ohio Avenue on Sunday to retire over 300 used American flags. Some were burned as[Read More…]
