By BEN CONLEY The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mike Oliverio, who served in both the West Virginia House of Delegates and Senate as a Democrat, will seek the Republican nomination for the state’s 13th Senatorial District. Oliverio told The Dominion Post on Monday that he intends to file candidacy[Read More…]
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Volunteers register West Virginia voters on MLK day
By CARTER WALKER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The importance of voting was something that Martin Luther King Jr. recognized as a vital part of moving society forward. “So long as I do not firmly and irrevocably possess the right to vote, I do not possess myself,” King said[Read More…]
Editorial: Remember King’s words of America’s promise
Charleston Gazette-Mail editorial There are still West Virginians who remember segregation — white-only schools, restaurants, hotels, movie theaters, pools, neighborhoods. Higher-skilled jobs were tougher for black people to get. Wave after wave of civil rights struggles have moved the United States closer to its aspirations. In the early 20th century,[Read More…]
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to be honored with march, speech and music
HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Celebrations of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. are planned around the region for the King holiday this Monday. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. traditional freedom march and program will once again take place in Huntington and on the campus of Marshall University[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, January 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TRUMP HAD LAWYER DO The president directed his White House counsel to tell Attorney[Read More…]
Register for Friday’s West Virginia Legislative Lookahead
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Each year the media of West Virginia gathers for the West Virginia Legislative Lookahead: A preview of key topics expected for consideration at the upcoming West Virginia Legislative session. This year, legislative leaders, committee members and representatives of statewide organizations will address journalists at the annual event. Senator Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, President[Read More…]
‘Old Christmas’ and wives’ tales in Appalachia
By LAURA DEAN BENNETT The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — For those of you who remember something about “Old Christmas” and its peculiarities, these old wives tales will seem familiar. But for those of you to whom these superstitions are new, well, let me just say, thank goodness you are[Read More…]
Census: WV population down almost 13,000 from 2016
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Census data released Wednesday show West Virginia’s population continues to wane, posing a threat to one of three of its congressional seats. According to information from the U.S. Census Bureau, West Virginia’s population, as of July 1, is 1.815 million, down by[Read More…]
West Virginia Land Trust acquires land for public use
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel OAK HILL, W.Va. — A new destination for outdoor enthusiasts has just been permanently protected in Fayette County. The West Virginia Land Trust has partnered with the City of Oak Hill to purchase 283 acres of land from the Berwind Land Company for public recreational[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, December 15
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO COULD HOLD UP GOP TAX PACKAGE Republican Senator Marco Rubio’s potential defection over a[Read More…]
