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…]
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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…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘WE WILL PROVE WORTHY OF THIS MOMENT IN HISTORY’ After a combative start[Read More…]
“A change of direction”: State lawmakers express hope as Trump takes office following inauguration
By CAITY COYNE and JENNIFER GARDENER The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — At noon today, Donald J. Trump will stand on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building with his left hand on the bible and his right in the air, as Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts[Read More…]
Oil company to lease Koppers plant
By WARREN SCOTT The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — News of a new use for the Follansbee Koppers plant has left many questions unanswered. Officials with Koppers Inc. have announced they will be leasing the company’s Follansbee plant to ORV Fuels LLC for use as a light crude oil[Read More…]
Wheeling Hospital completes Harrison Community Hospital purchase
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Hospital on Wednesday completed its acquisition of Cadiz-based Harrison Community Hospital, a move that all parties agree will enhance health care for the residents of Harrison County and the surrounding area. When plans for the acquisition were first announced last year, Harrison[Read More…]
Groundbreaking held for Spring Mills medical facility
By JENNIFER R. YOUNG The Journal SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — Ground was broken at the future home of the new Spring Mills medical office building on Wednesday. The three story, 40,000 square foot facility, will be located off of Interstate 81 — exit 20 — and be situated on more[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Jan. 18
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AVALANCHE BURIES HOTEL IN ITALY The landslide in an earthquake-hit zone covers the four-star spa[Read More…]
Morrisey begins second term as WV Attorney General
By MATT DELLINGER The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was sworn into office on Monday after winning re-election in November. “This is a terrific and historic day for West Virginia,” Morrisey said. “We’re excited to roll up our sleeves and begin this second term.” Morrisey is the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Jan. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW TRUMP PAID HOMAGE TO KING’S LEGACY After roiling the waters in a[Read More…]