Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on July 30. “Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson established Medicare and Medicaid, two vital programs that have since become essential to our families and communities. I have always[Read More…]
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Who’s the strongest pony of them all?
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The pony pull and the crowning of the Little Miss and Little Mister were two of the main events during the fourth day of the Monongalia County Fair, on Thursday, July 30. Five-year-old Randy “Trey” Murray III, of Morgantown, was crowned Little Mister, and Oliva Morgan, 5,[Read More…]
Sheetz to pick W.Va. bakery to supply pepperoni rolls to W.Va. stores
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Convenience store chain Sheetz will select a West Virginia company to supply its pepperoni rolls for its West Virginia stores, a corporate official told The Exponent Telegram on Thursday. Sheetz spokeswoman Tarah Arnold said the company is in the process of meeting with vendors. “We haven’t made[Read More…]
Far-flung Saints fans converge on The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Louis Dunigan drove 18-and-a-half hours, from just north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to be at The Greenbrier resort on Thursday, in a black Jimmy Graham jersey, for the start of New Orleans Saints training camp. Standing in a light drizzle, watching the first practice of[Read More…]
WV super PAC to boost Cole’s GOP bid for governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Months after Republicans attempted to make significant changes to campaign contribution limits in West Virginia, a new federally registered political organization has formed with the express intention of raising unlimited donations. Accelerate West Virginia, an organization that describes itself as a group of conservative and business leaders[Read More…]
Kanawha prosecutor looking into airport finances
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County prosecuting attorney is looking into the finances of Yeager Airport and its former director, Rick Atkinson, after Atkinson’s abrupt resignation earlier this month. Atkinson, who had been the director for 16 years, announced his resignation on July 18 and left the airport just two[Read More…]
Correct decision: Drug Take-Back Days necessary
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The decision earlier this year by federal officials to discontinue the important and highly successfully Prescription Drug Take-Back Days was a baffling move. That decision prompted a quick and appropriate response from a group of eight lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Shelley[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, July 31
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, July 31, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. NETANYAHU CALLS ISRAELI ATTACK ON PALESTINIANS ‘TERROR’ Suspected Jewish[Read More…]
Friends, comrades celebrate Aurora World War II veteran’s 101st birthday
Theresa Marthey – Preston County News & Journal AURORA — The bi-monthly breakfast of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans included a special celebration for one of their own who is getting ready to turn 101 years old. World War II veteran and Aurora resident Sheridan Layman’s[Read More…]
Angry, outspoken Trump is reflection of rural America’s frustration
John Dahlia – Preston County News & Journal The past seven days have been quite remarkable in the world of presidential politics. Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has certainly become a lightning rod of sorts. First, he lumped most Mexican illegal aliens together as criminals, and then he attacked Arizona Sen.[Read More…]