An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Rome was not built in a day, it has been said. West Virginia will not be rebuilt in one legislative session. Republicans who will serve in the Legislature next year selected their leaders during caucuses last weekend. State Sen. William Cole, R-Mercer,[Read More…]
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Buckhannon woman relates family’s polio fight
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – Catherine Moore-Blumer remembers the fear she felt as a child the night she woke up unable to walk. In 1949, she was a bouncing third-grader who loved twirling lessons. At age 10, she contracted the polio virus and suffered paralytic effects. Moore-Blumer shared her story Tuesday at[Read More…]
‘MotorWeek’ films TV episode in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — It was an exciting day Tuesday as crews from the popular television show “MotorWeek” came to Bridgeport to film an episode featuring the I-79 compressed natural gas (CNG) corridor. Crews gathered at at the CNG fueling station in Bridgeport, which is one of three stations around the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Dec. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. ART DIDN’T IMITATE LIFE – SENATE REPORT SAYS TORTURE[Read More…]
Hampshire Review looking for sports editor
ROMNEY, W.Va. — The paper that has won the general excellence award among the state’s largest weeklies for 6 years running is looking for a sports editor. The Hampshire Review also produces an active website and a growing Facebook page. As a sports editor, you’ll be expected to cover local[Read More…]
Award-winning Spencer Newspapers seeking news reporter
SPENCER, W.Va. — The Times Record and Roane County Reporter, a locally owned, award-winning newspaper operation, has an opening for a full-time reporter to write news and feature articles. This is weekly newspaper operation that is also in the planning stages of developing a new website, so online skills, as well as skills[Read More…]
GOP opposes governor’s plan to tap rainy day fund
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican leaders in the state Senate and House of Delegates said Monday they will oppose Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s plan to use money from the rainy day fund to balance next year’s budget. In September, the governor announced his plan to draw $100 million from the state’s[Read More…]
W.Va. residents need more freedom over finances
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Most West Virginians likely had a sense already that their own personal economies were not as flexible as those of folks living in other states. But a recent report confirms, West Virginia ranks 45th among states when it comes to[Read More…]
Moundsville power project gets air permit
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The $615 million Moundsville Power natural gas electricity plant is one step closer to reality now that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has granted an air quality permit. Moundsville Power managing partner Andrew Dorn said his group is waiting for the West Virginia Public Service[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch offers front page reprint
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Order a reprint of Sunday’s front page that celebrates Marshall’s Conference USA Championship win! Reprints are on high-quality photo paper (prints are only $25, and framed prints are $50). T-shirts and coffee mugs are also available. Order by Friday, Dec. 12, to get it in time for[Read More…]
