WHEELING, W.Va. — The Highlands will be home to nine new businesses by the end of the summer, Ohio County commissioners announced Tuesday. The Ohio County Development Authority announced the developments at Tuesday’s meeting, along with several business updates. Beginning in July, several eateries, retailers and service providers will be[Read More…]
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Huntington sees two TV food show crews in one day
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A pair of Huntington’s oldest and most well-known restaurants received separate yet simultaneous attention from national television networks on Tuesday. A Food Network crew was at Midway West Drive-In while employees of the Cooking Channel were filming at Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti House. The Food Network was[Read More…]
Tall visitor scores smiles in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Harlem Globetrotter Shane “Scooter” Christensen towered over the children at WVU Children’s Hospital as he twirled a basketball on one finger, then handed it over to a patient to do the same. The look of joy on the child’s face was immediate. “Coming out here and putting[Read More…]
Ex-senator’s expense request shows need for policy
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To the loser goes the spoils? That’s how former state Sen. Truman Chafin’s request for some per-diem expenses he racked up as a lawmaker looked this week. It’s not so much the fact that he waited almost six months after he lost his election[Read More…]
Manchin to unveil drug abuse legislation at summit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At a national drug summit today, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., plans to unveil proposed legislation that aims to curb prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths. One bill would place new painkiller medications under greater scrutiny, making it more difficult for the Food and Drug Administration to ignore[Read More…]
Princeton, W.Va., native officiates at Final Four
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Selection Sunday is for the NCAA tournament and the coaches and student-athletes who compete in the men’s basketball event each March. Selection Monday, however, belongs to the officials with the whistles. It was March 30, the day after the Elite 8 games were complete and the Final Four[Read More…]
Bluefield editor honored for column writing
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Bluefield Daily Telegraph Editor Samantha Perry has been named “Columnist of the Year” in the national Best of CNHI 2014 editorial contest. The contest recognizes the individual and collective achievements of the company’s journalists. The competition was judged by a panel of six veteran editors. In announcing[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, April 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICER CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER TRAFFIC[Read More…]
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Gallipolis Daily Tribune seeking sports reporters
POMEROY, OHIO — The Gallipolis Daily Tribune, a Civitas Media newspaper, is seeking sports reporters. “Do you have a passion for writing? Do you find people interesting? Are you a curious person? Are you engaged in social media? Can you work a flexible schedule? And most importantly, do you live,[Read More…]
