By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin gives his farewell address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature this afternoon, he will be reflecting on not only the past 6½ years as governor, but 42 years in state government. “It’s going to[Read More…]
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WVU knocks off No. 1 Baylor 89-68
By MIKE CASAZZA Charleston Gazette-Mail The Mountaineers (14-2, 3-1 Big 12), who aren’t new to games or victories against No. 1, didn’t merely win. The 89-68 final score was the seventh-largest margin of victory ever against a No. 1-ranked team. WVU is now 3-4 at the Coliseum against the top-ranked[Read More…]
Retired publisher Veasey honored for FSU coverage
Joined by Fairmont State University President Dr. Maria Rose (from left) and his wife Rita Veasey, retired Times West Virginian editor John Veasey is presented with a trophy honoring his years of coverage of FSU by Fairmont State athletic director Tim McNeely. The presentation was during Tuesday’s FSU-West Virginia State[Read More…]
Berkeley County man dies during police encounter
By MATT DELLINGER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A man who allegedly shot himself in the head during a traffic stop, following a reported domestic incident Tuesday morning, has been identified. John Patrick Gracy, 50, of Poor House Road, was pronounced dead at Berkeley County Medical Center, according to Berkeley[Read More…]
Planned Parkersburg recovery facility gets $650K grant
By EVAN BLEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A planned 80-bed recovery facility and detox center has received a boost in the form of a $650,000 Affordable Housing Program grant. Recovery Point Parkersburg is planned to open in the former National Guard Armory at 4200 Emerson Ave.,[Read More…]
Goodwin: Marketing dollars across divisions lack coordinated message, oversight
By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For outgoing Commissioner of Tourism Amy Shuler Goodwin, marketing Wild, Wonderful West Virginia falls short because marketing dollars are spread out across government factions with no oversight or accountability. “It is not working because we are shattered. We are shattered in state[Read More…]
Federal funds announced for regional sewer systems
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BRADSHAW, W.Va. — A $132,000 grant to help a McDowell County sewer system and a $250,000 grant to aid the Region 1 Planning & Development Council in mapping 30 sewer systems were announced Monday by U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va. McDowell County has received a[Read More…]
Traveling exhibit to feature Robert C. Byrd
The Intermountain SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education has announced six new sites for its traveling exhibit, “Robert C. Byrd: Senator, Statesman, West Virginian.” The Randolph County Community Arts Center in Elkins is among the sites. “This new year is the 100th anniversary of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 9, 2017
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MERYL STREEP JABS PRESIDENT-ELECT The actress, accepting a lifetime achievement award at the[Read More…]
Editorial: Balance: Incoming EPA chief has right attitude
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Last month, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said he was encouraged by the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. At the time, Morrisey said he believed the nomination would mean good things, and he[Read More…]