An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — It’s no secret that substance abuse continues to run rampant in southern West Virginia. It’s the scourge that never seems to die. When law enforcement and health care communities get a grip on one tentacle of the beast, another slides along to snatch[Read More…]
Latest News
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Aug. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OBAMA ORDERS STEEPER CUTS FROM POWER PLANTS The president’s[Read More…]
WVPA Convention 2015 offering editors, reporters valuable opportunity
Panel to discuss ‘A Reporter’s 10-Step Guide to Finding Good Stories’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some say the best stories are those that haven’t yet been told. If you ask Nanya Friend, West Virginia Press Association news editor and former Charleston Daily Mail publisher and editor, she’ll tell you ideas are[Read More…]
11th consecutive reduction in workers’ comp rates will save employers additional $43 million
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia employers will see a projected $43 million reduction in workers’ compensation premiums in the coming year after the 11th consecutive reduction in rates was announced by Gov. Early Ray Tomblin today, July 31. Tomblin also announced West Virginia employers have seen a savings of more than $323[Read More…]
Manchin votes to fund transportation and highway projects
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) voted in support of two bills on Thursday, July 30 that will ensure funding for transportation and highway projects across West Virginia. Manchin voted to pass the House’s 3-month extension in order to avoid the July 31funding lapse. He also voted to pass the Developing[Read More…]
Emergency funding announced for Webster County Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Webster County Memorial Hospital will receive funding to assist with infrastructure repairs following severe flooding earlier this month. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced on Thursday, July 30 the awarding of $50,000 in crisis grant funding to WCMH. “This emergency funding through the Rural Health Systems Program gives us the[Read More…]
Sen. Manchin and responsible action on Iran
A Gazette editorial from The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hurrah for Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., who is lining up against the Republican clamor for war with Iran. On the CBS “Face the Nation” show, Manchin indicated that he supports the treaty negotiated by Secretary of State John Kerry, which will[Read More…]
‘String Band’ festival returns to Fayette County
CLIFFTOP — Hidden in the hills of Clifftop is Camp Washington-Carver. Since 1990, the Camp has played host to the Appalachian String Band Music Festival, or as the locals call it, String Band. “I’ve been with it since it started,” Contest Coordinator Bobby Taylor said. “ We have 10 countries[Read More…]
Pipeline may spur Va., not W.Va. job creation
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A natural gas pipeline that bisects West Virginia holds no promise of economic development here past construction, but the governor of Virginia says he’s depending on that pipeline to bring manufacturing back to a struggling area. The Mountain Valley Pipeline is slated to end in Pittsylvania County,[Read More…]
Gambling, property value declines affect Jefferson County schools
MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Jefferson County Schools district is going to have to make some choices soon, said superintendent Dr. Bondy Shay Gibson, who at Thursday’s board retreat outlined some of the financial challenges being faced by board members. For example, the district faces a $1 million shortfall – the[Read More…]
