WELLLSBURG, W.Va. — Members of the Wellsburg Moose Lodge told the Brooke County Commission Tuesday the county’s smoking ban has affected its membership and its ability to support causes benefiting youth. Paul Fillinger, a member of the lodge, told the commission since they are no longer permitted to smoke there,[Read More…]
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As for the refugee dilemma, charity begins at home
A column by Kyle Lovern, editor of the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The recent terrorist attacks in Paris have many of us once again discussing our own homeland security. Most of us agree that “something” needs to be done but what that “something” is differs considerably. Politicians, naturally,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Nov. 19
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. HOW RUBIO WOULD DEAL WITH CUBA AS PRESIDENT The Florida Republican tells AP’s[Read More…]
WV Coal Association lauds U.S. Senate’s passage of resolutions opposing EPA Clean Power Plan
Capito and Manchin Lead Bipartisan Effort CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The U.S. Senate this week passed a pair of resolutions that disapprove of the two primary components of the EPA’s “Clean Power Plan.” The bills were passed in large part through the bipartisan leadership of West Virginia Senators Capito and Manchin,[Read More…]
Journalists invited to apply for science immersion fellowship
Metcalfe Institute’s 2016 Science Immersion Fellowship offers science knowledge and investigative reporting tools to report new environmental stories through hands-on workshop Do you have the science background, sources, and investigative tools needed to dig into environmental stories and advance your career? Do you want to recharge your battery, gain new[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin Column: W.Va. committed to combatting substance abuse
Since becoming governor, I’ve made helping those struggling with substance abuse one of my top priorities, and I’m proud of the progress we are making in this difficult fight. A few weeks ago, we were privileged to welcome President Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell – a[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey urges tenants to know the law in light of bedbug issues
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges tenants to know West Virginia laws when faced with a pest control problem. This knowledge can be especially useful with news outlets across West Virginia reporting about the impact of bedbugs, whether it involved various measures taken by school officials or tenants[Read More…]
Leading scholar of gender and sexuality to head up new LGBTQ Center at WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Committed to building and supporting a safe and welcoming diverse community, West Virginia University is launching a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer center on campus, with a nationally known scholar of gender and sexuality at the helm. Dr. Cris Mayo, currently the director of online learning and a[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Jenkins: U.S. needs to halt acceptance Syrian, Iraqi refugees
“As Americans, we want to always extend the hand of friendship, but we cannot jeopardize the safety of our people and our nation.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., announced today that he has cosponsored legislation to halt bringing Syrian and Iraqi refugees to America. H.R 4038, the[Read More…]
Capito calls on FCC to increase transparency, enforcement for rural broadband funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider strict enforcement measures and increase transparency for the recently announced Connect America Fund funding. The FCC announced more than $1.5 billion in annual funding as part of the second phase of[Read More…]