Senator Manchin invites all West Virginians who are visiting Washington, D.C. for the Pope’s visit to stop by his office for coffee and refreshments Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will open his office to West Virginians who are visiting Washington D.C. for Pope Francis’s visit. His[Read More…]
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WVU to receive Nick Rahall congressional collection, celebration planned Oct. 3 at WVU Beckley
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Scholars and historians will have access to a treasure trove of information about some of the most significant events in West Virginia during the last half of the 20th century, thanks to former Congressman Nick J. Rahall’s decision to donate the papers from his 38-year career to West Virginia[Read More…]
Work to start on second Charleston Ronald McDonald house
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After decades serving the families of young patients at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Women and Children’s Hospital from Kanawha City, the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston will break ground today on its new, more conveniently located facility. Dewayne Dickens, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of[Read More…]
W.Va. poverty rate up in 2014, according to U.S. Census Bureau
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thousands of West Virginians continued to struggle to make ends meet in 2014, according to new data released today from the U.S. Census Bureau, making it clear the need for West Virginia to enact a state earned income tax credit which would make it easier for people to[Read More…]
W.Va. Trucking Association annual conference set for Sept. 22-23
WVTA celebrating accomplishments, educating members at Stonewall Resort CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Trucking Association will hold its annual convention and trade show on Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 22-23) at Stonewall Resort near Weston, West Virginia to celebrate industry accomplishments and to engage members in networking, education and policy issues. Pat Thomas,[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin announces more than $760,000 in arts grant awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Sept. 16 the awarding of $763,044 in grant funds to support and build the arts in community and statewide programs across West Virginia. “Our state is filled with a rich history and a robust artistic culture,” Gov. Tomblin said. “The arts not[Read More…]
Harrison commissioner faces felony indictment
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County Commissioner Bernie Fazzini has been indicted on four felony counts by a Harrison County grand jury. Count 1 accuses Fazzini of submitting a false and fraudulent Harrison County purchase requisition with attached false and fraudulent receipts to the Harrison County Commission. The indictment alleges Fazzini[Read More…]
This week in W.Va. history: Sept. 24-30
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Sept. 24, 1918: George Spencer ‘‘Spanky’’ Roberts was born in London, Kanawha County. He entered aviation cadet training with the first class of Tuskegee Airmen[Read More…]
Collaboration helps shelter reduce kill rate
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The campaign to find homes for stray or unwanted dogs has made much progress in recent years. Still, nationally about a third of dogs entering animal shelters across the country are euthanized, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to[Read More…]
Oil and natural gas: The rise of West Virginia
WVONGA celebrates 100th anniversary with book, social media campaign to gather residents’ stories By GEORGE HOHMANN For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “The history of the oil and natural gas industry worldwide is closely linked to the industry’s birth, growth and expansion in West Virginia. …[Read More…]
