By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginia’s newest state park came with a seven-figure price tag for the property. A bigger price tag hangs on the state’s decision to contract with a third party to build and operate the park. Taxpayer dollars covering both are flowing toward[Read More…]
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Eastern panhandle apples arrive in Fayette County
By Steve Keenan, The Fayette Tribune OAK HILL, W.Va. — Barbara Painter, the emergency food director for the Fayette County-based Southern Appalachian Labor School, reminds us of the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While a delivery of about 36,000 pounds of the fruit received in[Read More…]
OPINION: New USDA resource keeps rural WV healthy, thriving
By Ryan Thorn, West Virginia state director of USDA Rural Development The success of every community across West Virginia depends on the health and wellbeing of its people. At USDA Rural Development, we believe that everyone should live in a healthy and safe environment, and everyone should have access to[Read More…]
Gov. Justice, Sen. Capito, Kevin O’Leary break ground on $35 million manufacturing facility in Marion County
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, alongside Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, broke ground on Prime 6’s new manufacturing facility in Fairmont. The $35 million investment is expected to create 75-100 jobs in North Central West Virginia. Prime 6 is known for its innovative approach to upcycling wood waste,[Read More…]
COLUMN: Avoid listening to trash talk & negative people
By Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA When playing in the State Soccer Tournament, we tell our players to focus on the game and what they need to do to help us succeed. We warn them to ignore trash talk (negative comments from our opponent or their fans). We explain, while they are thinking[Read More…]
COLUMN: A hopeful future
By: Dr. E. Gordon Gee Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what’s most important. As I spend time with my family this year, I will have much to be grateful for, including the privilege of serving as president of West Virginia University for the past decade. Spending time with[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court again sides with WVSSAC, this time in volleyball
WV News Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission won its petition for a writ of prohibition Thursday at the state Supreme Court, nixing rulings from Tyler and Hardy judges and clearing the way for the Class A state volleyball tournament to proceed as the SSAC[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Don’t fret, or celebrate, over Cabinet picks yet
Charleston Gazette-Mail It’s not surprising that outgoing West Virginia governor and incoming Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Justice says he’ll back whomever President-elect Donald Trump appoints to Cabinet positions once the new president takes office. Seeing Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., toe the line on deeply flawed appointees like recently resigned[Read More…]
Domestic violence victims in W.Va. can now seek a protective order without having to face their attacker
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault will soon be able to access court protection orders remotely thanks to a program adopted by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. “We want individuals to be able to come into court,” Lisa[Read More…]
A ‘beary’ blessed life: Local woman looks back at experiences in grizzly bear, polar bear country
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Over the past 91 years of her life, Elizabeth Miller has gone many places and seen many things. Out of all of them, some of her favorite memories are those of seeing bears in the wild. According to Miller, this love[Read More…]