By Phil Kabler Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Minimum-wage workers in West Virginia would see their hourly pay go from $7.25 to $8.75 by 2016 under a bill passed overwhelmingly Wednesday afternoon by the House of Delegates. “We’re going to help about 100,000 West Virginia families who are going to[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARMY OF UTILITY WORKERS LABORING IN THE SOUTH[Read More…]
WVPA 2014 Editorial and Advertising contest information now available
The West Virginia Press Association’s 2015 BNC and Ad Awards Contests are now open and available for entries. Every August, the West Virginia Press Association sponsors a statewide convention for newspaper staff members around the state. Benefits include professional development workshops, awards to the best work in editorial and advertising from[Read More…]
Why not let nurses help improve W.Va. health care?
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As West Virginia continues to struggle to find enough medical professionals, especially in rural areas, we have to wonder about the hesitancy to give advanced-practice registered nurses, or APRNs, more ability to provide care. Two bills, Senate Bill 212 and House[Read More…]
Legislative committee OKs county pay-raise bill
By David Beard The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to raise the salaries for county elected officials breezed through the Senate Government Organization Committee in a matter of seconds Tuesday, Feb. 11. Monongalia County commissioners are divided on the issue. SB 379, crafted during interims, reduces the number[Read More…]
Marshall mascot hopes to leave a ‘Lego-cy’
By Lacie Pierson The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In a blue check button-up shirt, dark sweater and jeans, 22-year-old communications major Drew Navy seemingly is another student traveling from one building to another with the goal of earning his bachelors degree at Marshall University. On game days, Navy more noticeably[Read More…]
After pill ring bust, watch out for heroin
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Local and federal law enforcement agencies pulled off quite a coup this week, breaking up a major prescription pill distribution ring. They deserve high praise. But they are well aware of the potential for their efforts to result in a very,[Read More…]
Consumer salt shortage hits Mid-Ohio Valley
By Gretchen Richards Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The de-icing and salt shortage plaguing the eastern seaboard has struck the Mid-Ohio Valley. With the chances of more wintry weather in the near future, residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley find themselves asking the same question: Where is all of[Read More…]
So why did the publisher stand on the roof?
By Emily Gallagher Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — There comes a point when it’s so cold outside that no amount of Under Armour, cold-weather gear and hot coffee can make a difference. Tuesday was that cold. The high reached 27 degrees, but that was only boosted by the bright[Read More…]
Plan for Southern W.Va. excursion train detailed
By Cody Neff Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — As part of the Blueprint Communities program, Sophia and a few other cities have officials who are aiming to make their cities grow to the same level as places like Pigeon Forge, Tenn. “What we’re really wanting to do is an excursion train,”[Read More…]
