An editorial from the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The City of Williamson may have broken the Sunshine Law in regards to a special meeting they held on Thursday, July 30. The meeting was the first to discuss a huge hike in the water and sewage rates. In part the[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. BANGKOK BOMBING CARRIED OUT BY ‘A NETWORK’ Thailand’s national[Read More…]
“Ghost Lady of Parkersburg” offering haunted tours of historical district
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — If Halloween is your favorite holiday and the paranormal piques your interest, author and tour guide Susan Sheppard has an offer for you: private ghost tours of Parkersburg. Experience the thrill of seeing authentic haunted sites up close and personal while being led through the legend and[Read More…]
Morrisey announces $71 million agreement with Amgen over unlawful drug marketing
West Virginia to receive more than $845,000 as part of agreement CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today announced his Office has participated in a $71 million multi-state settlement with Amgen Inc. to resolve allegations it unlawfully promoted the biologic medications Aranesp and Enbrel. West Virginia will receive $845,637.82[Read More…]
Morrisey warns students to be careful when opening new credit accounts
*** Video/soundbite available here. ** CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges college students to be careful about protecting their finances and personal information when signing up for credit and debit cards. Every year, credit and debit card providers flood students with offers to apply for cards. Thousands of students[Read More…]
Manchin condemns FDA decision to approve Oxycontin for 11-year-olds
Manchin demands FDA reconsider dangerous decision and calls for a Senate investigation WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Stephen Ostroff, condemning the agency’s recent decision to approve[Read More…]
Successful chamber event in Marion County overshadowed by Sen. Manchin’s passion for coal
By John Dahlia Editor, Preston County News & Journal Wednesday night, I had the chance to attend the Marion County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner event in Fairmont. U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, (D-W.Va.) was the keynote speaker. The program itself was and truly is an outstanding example of how a[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins praises investment in fighting heroin addiction in Appalachia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) praised the creation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas’ Heroin Response Strategy, which will address heroin trafficking and addiction in Appalachia and four other regions. HIDTA announced $2.5 million in funding today to create the Heroin Response Strategy, a program among[Read More…]
Morrisey encourages students to protect themselves against identity theft
Advice issued as part of Office’s second Back to School Consumer Protection Week *** Video/soundbite available here: http://bit.ly/1Jc6Jdi *** CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey cautions students heading off to school to make sure they take some necessary steps to protect their personal information from scammers. “Going off to[Read More…]
Hillsboro man sets recycling example at State Fair
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Many people take a day or two off work to enjoy the West Virginia State Fair. Matthew Tate takes two weeks. To work the fair. For free. Those who’ve spent much time at the fair over the past seven years have probably seen the Hillsboro resident. He’s[Read More…]
