By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — Weirton officials say they are closely following the path of a bill currently before the House of Delegates which could have an effect on how they can raise revenue for certain services. House Bill 2256 was approved, with an amendment,[Read More…]
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Flood warning in effect for much of West Virginia; Kanawha, Putnam schools announce remote-learning day
Charleston Gazette-Mail A flood warning is in effect for much of West Virginia, including Kanawha County. The warning, issued by the National Weather Service’s Charleston bureau, remains in effect until 11 a.m. Monday morning. Kanawha County’s official Twitter page said flooding and high water appears to be widespread. “Emergency Management Officials & First[Read More…]
West Virginia University Medicine Children’s Hospital to hang kids’ art
By Olivia Murray, The Dominion Post WVU Medicine Children’s plans to decorate with works MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU Medicine Children’s has partnered with the West Virginia Tourism Office to seek out artwork from West Virginia children to include in the new Children’s Hospital. The artwork will be collected through a contest[Read More…]
West Virginia Republican lawmakers on opposite sides of local control for cities
By Steven Allen Adams, The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the last several years, Republican lawmakers have worked to give cities and towns in West Virginia more local control, but bills being considered this year could tie the hands of city leaders. The latest example is House Bill 2256, passed[Read More…]
Former West Virginia school will find new life as The Schoolhouse Hotel
By Tina Alvey, The Register-Herald Beckley, W.Va. — A magnet for visitors since 1778, White Sulphur Springs will soon offer yet another drawing card with the addition of the city’s first full-service boutique hotel. Remodeling of the former White Sulphur Springs High School is now underway, with a target opening[Read More…]
West Virginia counties want Biden stimulus proposal passed
By Charles Boothe, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — With a new stimulus package now on the line, counties across the country are making a case for municipalities to be included. In President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan proposal, $350 billion would go to states and municipalities. Republicans,[Read More…]
Opinion: Who cares about public notices? You should
By Dean Ridings, CEO, America’s Newspapers One of the great things about living in the U.S. is that our city and county governments are required to keep their citizens informed about their actions. One of the ways they do this is through public notices – the informational notices that have[Read More…]
Opinion: West Virginia Legislature needs to create opportunities for all West Virginians to stay, rebuild and succeed
By Doug Skaff Jr., Minority Leader For the first time in my lifetime, Democrats are a super-minority in both the State Senate and the House of Delegates. It may seem to outsiders that we are more divided than ever, however, that does not have to be the case. Republicans and[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice issues State of Preparedness for 50 counties in advance of potential flooding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness in advance of potential flooding that may affect West Virginia next week. This State of Preparedness covers the 50 West Virginia counties currently categorized by the National Weather Service as being under a Flood Watch or a Hazardous Weather Outlook. Certain regions[Read More…]
Media Advisory: West Virginia Gov. Justice to make virtual economic development announcement for project in Jefferson County Monday at 1 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Justice has issued a media advisory for a virtual economic development announcement for a project in Jefferson County on Monday at 1 p.m. WHO: Gov. Jim Justice, other officials. WHAT: Gov. Justice will make an economic development announcement for a project in Jefferson County. WHEN: Monday, March 1,[Read More…]
