By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — They were lured to West Virginia from homes in Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee and other southern states for jobs on a long-term tunnel excavation project that would allow them to better the lives of their families during the Great Depression. For their willingness to[Read More…]
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No decision from Senator: Manchin still unsure about stepping into WV gubernatorial race
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has still not decided if he will run for Governor next year. At the grand opening ceremony of the new Princeton VA (Veterans Administration) Clinic on Friday, Manchin said he has not made up mind and is[Read More…]
Approval numbers for West Virginia Gov. Justice trending upward
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It remains to be seen how the secondary road crisis or the recent subpoenas into the Greenbrier Classic affect future polling, but approval numbers for Gov. Jim Justice are on the rise. According to Morning Consult, a[Read More…]
WVU researchers study factors that affect stream water quality
WVU Today CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Clean water is indispensable for human health, and human activity plays a large role water quality. West Virginia University researchers have compared that circular relationship in watersheds affected by different water movement and external factors to identify the dominant controls of stream water quality and[Read More…]
Solar Congress to bring solar supporters from across West Virginia together in Charleston
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Solar energy supporters from across West Virginia will gather Saturday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for the annual West Virginia Solar Congress — a daylong event to share stories of success, learn about new solar developments and celebrate solar’s growth in the state.[Read More…]
West Virginia Secretary of State Warner warns about election interference
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Russian election interference a big part of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report released Thursday, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner wants the public to know the signs of misinformation. The Secretary of State’s Office released a[Read More…]
WV Rep. David McKinley: Energy tech research a key to future
By CHARLES YOUNG NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., said he believes the future of economic opportunity in North Central West Virginia lies in research and development for energy technology. McKinley, who has represented West Virginia’s 1st Congressional District since 2011, said the region fell behind[Read More…]
Pipeline Safety Seminar in Bridgeport educates industry employees on new regulations
By STEVEN BAUBLITZ NCWV Media BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Pipeline operators, supervisors and other oil and gas industry workers in North Central West Virginia have constantly changing rules and regulations they must adhere to. To keep the workers informed and up to date on the latest regulatory changes, the state Public[Read More…]
Trump veterans join West Virginia Gov. Justice 2020 re-election campaign
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Donald Trump is sending help to Gov. Jim Justice for the 2020 re-election effort which could see a new challenger. The Justice campaign announced Monday that Mike Lukach was joining the re-election team as campaign manager.[Read More…]
