WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The increasing national backlog of security clearance approval hinders West Virginia’s ability to take advantage of one of the nation’s fasting growing economic sectors, prompting two development groups to convene a discussion Friday with Senator Joe Manchin, representatives from the office of Senator Shelley Moore[Read More…]
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W.Va. Delegate Frank Deem dead at 90
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today issued the following statement on the passing of Delegate Frank Deem, R-Wood, who died earlier this morning at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg at age 90. “With immense sadness, the House of Delegates today grieves the death of not just[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, October 10
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MICHAEL INTENSIFIES, ROARS DOWN ON FLORIDA The Category 4 storm is expected to become one[Read More…]
Loughry testifies in federal trial, says others lied, misremembered
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry didn’t deny he took trips in state vehicles and had state-owned furniture in his home. However, Loughry told the jurors who will determine his fate that it was his understanding he was allowed to[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, October 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AFTER A BITTER NOMINATION PROCESS, DAY 1 ON THE BENCH Brett Kavanaugh is about to[Read More…]
National Newspaper Week is Oct. 7-13: Journalism Matters … Now More Than Ever
The 78th Annual National Newspaper Week is Oct. 7-13. It is the only national industry observance of newspaper media during the year. This year’s theme is “Journalism Matters…Now More Than Ever,” and its message could not be more timely. NNW materials are available for download at www.NationalNewspaperWeek.com .
Kavanaugh clears last hurdle before confirmation with support from Manchin, Capito
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., voted yes on a procedural vote that sets up the confirmation of embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. However, any Senator who voted yes Friday could swing their final passage vote, which could come as soon as Saturday.[Read More…]
West Virginia Ethics Commission OKs employment exemptions, including ex-Lottery attorney Boyd
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ethics Commissioners approved employment exemptions for nine state employees Thursday, including longtime Lottery general counsel Danielle Boyd, who resigned on Wednesday after being placed on indefinite suspension early in September. Commissioners also approved exemptions for eight Division of Highways engineers or administrators,[Read More…]
