FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Reporters, photographers and editors of the Times West Virginian spent a full day Thursday, Jan. 15, snapping pictures of the people, places and events in Marion County…
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More work must be done with college-going rate
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The importance of a college education can’t be ignored. There are many reasons this is true, but two that stand out deal with unemployment rates and in-demand jobs. Consider that the unemployment rate for people who have a bachelor’s degree[Read More…]
WVU Alumnus Ben Reed stars in ‘American Sniper’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The recently premiered “American Sniper,” a movie based on the life of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, is getting loads of critical attention and praise alike. Some claim the movie is propaganda, while others defend its credibility and patriotic values. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the movie stars Bradley[Read More…]
Investment returns ease W.Va. budget pressure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s investment returns are better than expected, meaning the state’s budget can be balanced with less Rainy Day Fund dollars. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Tuesday that he will reduce that “dip” into the state’s savings account to about $25 million. Tomblin had first budgeted $69 million[Read More…]
Six W.Va. hospitals penalized by Medicare
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Six West Virginia hospitals will lose 1 percent of their Medicare reimbursement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that each had high rates of potentially avoidable “hospital acquired conditions,” including falls, bed sores and certain infections. Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, Camden Clark[Read More…]
Two W.Va. law firms announce big merger
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of the largest law firms in West Virginia has announced a merger with one of the oldest law firms in the state. Dinsmore & Shohl LLP announced its merger with Huddleston Bolen effective Feb. 1. With the merger, Dinsmore will add 40 attorneys and 56 staff[Read More…]
Daily Mail photographer captures ‘magic light’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — “Magic light” is what Daily Mail photographer Tom Hindman calls the golden hue provided by a setting sun. At the end of a bright, clear Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Hindman was shooting on Capitol Street and noted how the light was hitting the buildings. “I knew[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Jan. 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. PRESIDENT CAPITALIZES ON RECOVERYObama’s State of the Union address[Read More…]
Gas under $2 driving W.Va. customers into Va.
BLUEFIELD, Va. — Virginia motorists are staying close to home and West Virginia drivers are crossing the state line to take advantage of something they have not seen in years — gasoline prices below the $2 mark. People visiting the Mercer Mall on Monday morning said they were taking advantage[Read More…]
Lawmakers clash over energy bill job impact
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A discussion on a signature piece of legislation being advanced by Republicans featured disagreement Monday when the current and former president of the state Senate fell on different sides over whether the bill should require a jobs impact study. Former Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, called for[Read More…]