The Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal SHINNSTON, W.Va. — The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal, honors, celebrates, and appreciates Jim Hunt’s 500 columns, each offering healthy helpings of fun and good information. We are proud of his contributions and looking forward to celebrating many, many more. By Jim[Read More…]
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Impact area of Quiet Zone on Starlink Internet Service reduced in size and scope, but many remain in its digital shadow
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — After 11 counties in West Virginia and the Old Dominion passed official resolutions expressing serious concerns with National Radio Quiet Zone restrictions, officials say that many will still find their access hamstrung by “archaic” regulations. The latest move comes in the[Read More…]
National Notary Public Day is set for November 7th; WV has more than 35,000 Notaries
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – National Notary Public Day will be celebrated throughout the United States on November 7. According to the National Notary Association, that date was chosen in 1975 to recognize Notaries for their contributions to commerce and public services. Thomas Fugill is recognized as the very first Notary[Read More…]
West Virginia author’s new book on behavior consistency launches Oct. 31
“Vital Behavior Blueprint: 5 Steps to Embed Mission-Critical Habits into Your Organization’s DNA” West Virginia Press Association FAIRMONT, W.Va. – If you’re like most leaders and performance improvement professionals, you understand how difficult it can be to get even the simplest behaviors started in your organization, let alone to turn[Read More…]
Williams, Morrisey square off in West Virginia gubernatorial debate
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The two major party candidates for governor of West Virginia faced off Tuesday night in their first, and likely last, debate before the close of early voting this week and election day next week. Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and[Read More…]
West Virginia experiencing long-lasting fall foliage
Perfect fall conditions continue to linger across Almost Heaven West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As October comes to an end, astonishing fall color can be found in all nine travel regions of the Mountain State. West Virginia’s hills and valleys continue to transform with colorful hues, making this season[Read More…]
West Virginia coal miners lend a hand, rebuilding road in hurricane-ravaged Chimney Rock, North Carolina
WV News Report CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. – A team of West Virginia coal miners are receiving national attention after they traveled to North Carolina to help rebuild a road washed out by Hurricane Helene. The miners, employed by Alpha Metallurgical Resources, spent the week in Chimney Rock working to restore[Read More…]
WVU Medicine expands city, state’s orthopedic care with specialty hospital opening
By Sierra Marling, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Tuesday, WVU Medicine celebrated the grand opening of the new Thomas Orthopedic Hospital in downtown Charleston. It was an event that marked the continuation of a century-old health care legacy first established by Saint Francis Hospital. Originally a 25-bed hospital founded[Read More…]
Hatfield’s initial resignation letter uncovered; agreed in August to resign on Oct. 11
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — On the day that former Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Hatfield went on leave in August, and as controversy swirled about his personal and professional behavior, he emailed the Raleigh County Commission’s outside counsel, informing them of his intention to resign[Read More…]
Ballot issues hit Mingo, Wayne counties
By Josh Brown, The Herald-Dispatch WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Early and absentee voters in Mingo and Wayne counties will need to consider their ballots again after an issue with the original forms was detected. On Tuesday, Mingo County Clerk Larry “Yogi” Croaff sent out a statement saying an “inadvertent error and[Read More…]
