By SARAH GOODRICH Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — President Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on investigating voter fraud, however, local Marion County officials have not seen voter fraud as an issue for the area. “In this area, in Marion County specifically, I feel that (voter security) doesn’t need strengthened[Read More…]
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Strange Things: ‘Ghosts of Shepherdstown’ gears up for second season
By MARY STORTSTROM The Journal SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The spooky series “Ghosts of Shepherdstown,” which highlights local paranormal activity, will get a second season, according to Shepherdstown Police Chief Mike King. The show, which is filmed documentary-style and includes interviews with property owners in Shepherdstown who claim unexplained phenomena occur in their[Read More…]
Justice fills 3 school board seats, SBA director role
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A day after announcing his appointment of West Virginia Board of Education member Bill White to a new role, Gov. Jim Justice announced Tuesday that he’d be filling White’s seat and two other state school board seats with former longtime county school system[Read More…]
$9.5 million contract allows TMC Technologies to continue work with NASA
From Staff Reports The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The NASA Independent Verification and Validation program has awarded a systems and software engineering tools contract with a maximum value of $9.5 million to TMC Technologies in Fairmont. The contract will allow the company to continue working with NASA, as it[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Jan. 25
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP ROLLING OUT EXECUTIVE ACTIONS ON IMMIGRATION It’ll begin with steps to build his[Read More…]
Justice appoints former campaign aide Puccio to WV water board
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has appointed former campaign advisor Larry Puccio to the West Virginia Water Development Authority’s board of directors. Puccio lobbies for Justice’s Southern Coal Corp. and The Greenbrier resort, which Justice also owns. Puccio replaces Jason Pizatella on the water board.[Read More…]
Officials unsure how ACA exec order will affect W.Va.
By MICHAEL ERB The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State leaders and insurance providers are as yet unsure what President Donald Trump’s executive order on the federal Affordable Care Act might mean for West Virginia. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order giving agencies leeway in enforcing some[Read More…]
New deadly drug threat requires state’s quick action
The Herald-Dispatch editorial The story is well-known how billions of powerful prescription pain pills such as hydrocodone and oxycodone were shipped to the Appalachian region over the last decade-plus, with a high percentage of those diverted for non-medical uses. And we’re familiar with the following chapters, too. As authorities cracked[Read More…]
Three picked to potentially fill vacant Second District West Virginia Senate Seat
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The names of three prospective candidates who could be the next member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 2nd District are on their way to Gov. Jim Justice. A total of 12 candidates submitted letters of interest to fill out[Read More…]
Wood County Farmer’s Short Course nearing
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — People involved in local agriculture will be able to take part in a number of presentations dealing with farming issues. The 43rd annual Wood County Farmer’s Short Course will be every Thursday from Jan. 19 to March 9. Each[Read More…]
