By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The interpretation of Beckley’s charter, established nearly a century ago, was debated Friday during a hearing in a Raleigh County courtroom as part of a lawsuit against the city’s recently passed city manager ordinance. The lawsuit, filed by Doug M. Epling,[Read More…]
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Eat your way to free prizes on the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — With summer just around the corner, the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is firing up the grills and inviting hot dog lovers to embark on a tasty adventure – the Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail! This unique self-guided tour, now in its second year, highlights[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito lead effort urging President to fill vacancies on the International Trade Commission
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – On April 19, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Todd Young (R-IN) sent a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden urging him to nominate qualified individuals to[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Covid funds waiver approved by U.S. Dept. of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s maintenance of effort (MOE) waiver request for the use of federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education (USED). Governor Jim Justice and Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt received official notification late last week. Although the[Read More…]
Charleston Dirty Birds hold ‘Media Day’ ahead of 2024 season
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Dirty Birds introduced new Manager P.J. Phillips on Thursday, as part of the team’s annual “Media Day” at GoMart Ballpark. Phillips, along with owner Andy Shea, and the team’s new Media Relations Manager and play-by-play broadcaster Jill Gearin, were[Read More…]
West Virginia Sen. Capito expresses frustration with rejection of Mayorkas impeachment
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram WASHINGTON, DC — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed her frustration Thursday after impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were rejected. Capito, during her weekly media briefing, said the dismissal of both articles and the failure of the Senate to hold a[Read More…]
WVU Medicine to build cancer center in Princeton, new emergency department in Bluefield
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors approved a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget on Wednesday that includes preliminary plans for a new $64.5 million comprehensive cancer center on the campus of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital[Read More…]
BUSINESS BEAT: St. Albans small business owner testifies before Congress
By Fred Pace, HD Media ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Michael Ervin says his business’s bottom line would be impacted by the expiration of a small business deduction which is part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and is set to expire in 2025. “This provision has allowed me[Read More…]
Editorial: Paperwork: Responsible use of funds requires oversight
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Smaller, rural communities across West Virginia rely on volunteer fire departments to respond to a wide variety of emergencies, ranging from fender benders to fully involved structure fires. The men and women who give their time to those departments have their hands full — and[Read More…]
Gov. Justice issues statement endorsing Moore Capito for Governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement endorsing Moore Capito as West Virginia’s next Governor: I believe everyone understands just how important the race for Governor is in West Virginia. Dozens of people ask me every day, “Who do you support for Governor?” and “Who do you want[Read More…]
