An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The new Republican majority in the West Virginia Legislature has done a good job about bringing the Mountain State in more harmonious accord with most of the other 49 U.S. states, but a bill that has moved through the Senate[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, March 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, March 2, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FEDS CLOSE TO PUBLISHING FINDINGS ON FERGUSON Federal[Read More…]
WV EXPO features construction, design education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 36th annual West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition (EXPO) is set for the Charleston Civic Center on March 25 and 26. EXPO features the most comprehensive education program and largest marketplace for the design and construction industry in the region, offering over 85 professional development opportunities, covering a range of topics from building technology to[Read More…]
At the Capitol: Feb. 23-27
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There were procedural maneuvers and flaring tempers aplenty, as the 2015 regular session of the Legislature began counting down this week to its March 14 conclusion. Much of the maneuvering and agitation was over a bill to allow charter schools in the state – schools operated by nonprofit or public organizations, with[Read More…]
Fairmont paper seeks multimedia digital sales rep
From the Times West Virginian’s Facebook page FAIRMONT, W.Va. — CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Are you an outgoing person? Do you enjoy talking with people and being in control of your own pay check? The Times West Virginian has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Digital Sales Representative. The Times West Virginian, a[Read More…]
Why would anyone push back against vaccinations?
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — More than 15 years ago, the Centers for Disease Control reported that the measles virus had been officially eliminated from the United States. Or not so much. Just ask the more than 120 people who picked up the virus while[Read More…]
Capitol High School Symphonic Band performing at Clay Center
Capitol High School Symphonic Band among the high school bands performing at the Clay Center on Friday, April 3.
Advancing bill would cut magistrates in 14 counties
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Northern Panhandle could lose three magistrates and as many magistrate assistants if a proposed bill becomes law. The bill – cleared by the Senate Judiciary Committee over the weekend and now pending in the finance committee – would reduce the number of magistrates from 158 to[Read More…]
Current concealed weapon law offers protections
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers are moving toward taking a step back in public safety, and the reason for doing so isn’t all that clear other than to further gain favor of the gun lobby. Senate Bill 347, which is moving through the state[Read More…]
W.Va. commission honors 26 on Civil Rights Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Human Rights Commission honored 26 people who contributed to promoting equal rights for all state citizens at its 12th annual Civil Rights Day on Thursday. “These people and individuals like them have given us a firm foundation on which we continue to build a better[Read More…]
