By Evan Bevins and Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Representatives of the local Republican and Democratic parties Monday condemned the second attempt to assassinate Donald Trump. “Any attempt on any president is just plain wrong,” said West Virginia Delegate Scot Heckert, chairman of the Republican Party[Read More…]
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Gazette-Mail editorial: West Virginians deserve a gubernatorial debate
Charleston Gazette-Mail The run-up to the general election has been surprisingly quiet, in respect to the race for the Governor’s Office. Arguably the biggest news so far is that Democratic Party candidate and Huntington Mayor Steve Williams has challenged West Virginia Attorney General and Republican nominee Patrick Morrisey to a[Read More…]
New fire equipment unveiled; governor worried about drought conditions
By Mary Catherine Brooks, The Register-Herald/Wyoming County Report BECKLEY, W.Va. — Despite the rain predicted this week, drought conditions combined with hunters and others entering the woods are still fueling conditions for dangerous wildfires across the state, according to Gov. Jim justice. “The magnitude of this drought is off the[Read More…]
Nicholas County declares State of Emergency as water reserves dwindle amid extreme drought
The Exponent Telegram/WV News Report RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Nicholas County has declared a state of emergency due to worsening drought conditions, with Richwood Waterworks warning that only four days of water reserves are left. Local officials are urging residents to conserve water to help alleviate the crisis. This emergency declaration,[Read More…]
West Virginia Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ networking session on Oct. 1 in Williamson
West Virginia Press Association WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, at The Collective Retail & Artisan Shops, located at 68 Second Avenue in Williamson, W.Va. Join the WV Hive for coffee and[Read More…]
NRGRDA, WV Association of Regional Councils leading West Virginia child care economic impact survey
Deadline looms for Mountain State’s child care community West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. – In collaboration with the West Virginia Association of Regional Councils, and supported by the WV Economic Development Council, the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is launching the West Virginia Child Care Economic Impact[Read More…]
Two weeks remaining for West Virginia resident students studying landscape and horticulture to apply for WVNLA scholarships
Michael and Patrick Biafore of Morgantown attest to benefits of scholarship West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mountain State students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, and nursery and greenhouse management have two weeks to apply for the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association’s (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program.[Read More…]
Democratic, Libertarian candidates for W.Va. governor seek debate with Morrisey
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, the leading candidate for governor in both polling and fundraising, said Thursday he was willing to debate his Democratic opponent, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams. Williams released a statement Thursday seeking a debate with[Read More…]
Gov. Justice launches School Safety Task Force to address and mitigate recent threats
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In response to the recent uptick in school threats across the state, Gov. Jim Justice has directed The West Virginia Department of Homeland Security to establish a comprehensive task force to address and mitigate these concerns. The newly created School Safety Task Force is actively compiling[Read More…]
Coaches, athletic trainers gather to become more educated with concussions
By Taylor Kennedy, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Coaches, athletic directors, administrators and medical professionals gathered on Thursday at the Charleston Coliseum theater to discuss concussions, including how to identify and treat them. The 90-minute seminar sought to educate those that attended on statistics related to concussions, as well as[Read More…]
