CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The head of the International Monetary Fund. A U.S. senator. A White House chief of staff. A Salt Lake City Olympics committee president. A securities firm. A New York Stock Exchange chairman. An Internal Revenue Service official. A former Wal-Mart vice chairman. A former Fannie Mae official.[Read More…]
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Court makes right decision ending Marple lawsuit
A Daily Mail opinion from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court on Tuesday correctly threw out a lawsuit filed by ousted state schools superintendent Jorea Marple against the state Board of Education and its former president Wade Linger. As readers will recall, the board awkwardly fired[Read More…]
Welch marks 96th annual Veterans Day Parade
WELCH, W.Va. — The number of people attending the McDowell County Veterans Day Parade was down from the thousands that attended during the 1950s and ‘60s when coal was truly king, but the crowd’s spirit was unwavering in support for veterans. “The Welch parade does it like nobody else,” Lt.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Nov. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. IRAQI KURDS LAUNCH OFFENSIVE AGAINST IS MILITANTS Peshmerga fighters, backed by the U.S.-led[Read More…]
Sen. Kessler calls for better treatment of veterans
CHARLESTON W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Minority Leader and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Kessler called for better treatment of veterans, calling for a re-evaluation of veteran services. “Respecting our veterans includes providing the ways and means they so desperately need to return to life in our civilian communities, said Kessler.” “We must improve[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Sen. Cole campaign visiting Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton and Lewis counties.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Senate President Bill Cole will continue his Get West Virginia Moving tour tomorrow November 12, 2015, with stops in Clay, Calhoun, Gilmer, Braxton and Lewis counties. WHAT: Clay County Elected Officials Meeting WHEN: 9:15 am. To 10:15 a.m. WHERE: Clay County Courthouse 225 Main Street, Clay, WV 25403 [Read More…]
WV high court throws out Jorea Marple firing suit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit filed by ousted state schools superintendent Jorea Marple against the state Board of Education and its former president, after she was abruptly fired in 2012. The opinion reversed Kanawha Circuit Judge James Stucky’s decision. Stucky had[Read More…]
Fayetteville combat veteran paddles Mississippi
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A combat veteran herself, Annie Balthazar is passionate about helping military men and women returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. So when she got the opportunity to use another of her passions to find a way for them to deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder, she[Read More…]
Higher minimum wage advocates protest in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Local workers from Huntington and Portsmouth gathered outside area establishments to protest as part of the “Fight for $15” campaign, which aims to raise wages and support unions for those living on minimum wage across the nation. “Fight for $15” implemented a nationwide protest at fast-food establishments[Read More…]
Ohio County expands smoking ban, casino still exempt
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health voted Tuesday to ban smoking in hotels, motels and at outdoor public places throughout the county effective March 1. The six-member board approved a motion by a 4-2 vote to adopt a revised version of existing clean air regulations. Voting in[Read More…]
