‘Financial Snapshot’ graphic new service to West Virginia newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with weekly “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. This week;s graphic, below, addresses Senate Bill 1, the “Last Dollar In” program. Below[Read More…]
Uncategorized
Marion County FFA Greenhouse educates and inspires
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Hanging flower baskets burst with color. Below them, flats of vegetables create a carpet of green. The vibrant scene has come alive in the Marion County FFA Greenhouse, located beside the Marion County Technical Center along the Husky Highway. Once again,[Read More…]
Berry good: Alderson Strawberry Festival has big plans
Mountain Messenger ALDERSON, W.Va. — The fourth annual Alderson Strawberry Festival will take place Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the center of town on both the Greenbrier and Monroe County sides. Sponsored by Alderson Main Street, coordinated by Mystik Miller, and featuring the freshest of[Read More…]
Supreme Court replaces 6 of 9 members of Judicial Investigation Commission
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A year after investigating four state Supreme Court justices over allegations of violations of judicial ethics, six of nine members of the Judicial Investigation Commission have been replaced, Supreme Court spokeswoman Jennifer Bundy confirmed Thursday. Among those replaced are the former commission[Read More…]
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College resource fair targets student, community needs
By MICHAEL NEARY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Stephanie Walton, a student at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, has noticed a particularly formidable obstacle that many students face — particularly if they’re returning to school after some time away. “One of the biggest obstacles is that they don’t have[Read More…]
West Virginia Gov. Justice’s chief adviser Cary leaves EQT board
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A senior adviser to Gov. Jim Justice will not be returning to the board of one of the largest natural gas companies in the country, a position that raised concerns about conflicts of interest. According to a press[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces plans to build major rail trail along Elk River and Buffalo Creek
Release from the West Virginia Tourism Office: CLAY, W.Va. – Adventure seekers from across the country will soon have a new opportunity to enjoy West Virginia’s natural beauty. Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the state plans to build a major rail trail along the Elk River and Buffalo Creek. The[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Hutchison visits Raleigh County Schools
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald GLEN DANIEL, W.Va. — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice John Hutchison says he visits schools throughout the state not only to teach students about the state’s court system, but to also show them he’s just a regular guy. On Wednesday, Hutchison visited Trap Hill Middle School[Read More…]
Mother’s Day weekend start of you-pick strawberry season at Clendenin area farm
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The time is ripe for picking first-of-season strawberries, and a Clendenin area farm makes it possible for Kanawha Valley urbanites to experience this sweet rite of spring with you-pick hours expected to begin this weekend. Orders for fresh berries for Kanawha County’s[Read More…]
