By ALEC BERRY The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — During its final meeting of 2016, Wheeling City Council unanimously established new protections in the city’s human rights ordinance based on sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran status. After months of discussion, Wheeling is now the 11th West Virginia city with[Read More…]
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Poll: WV voters OK with tax increases for schools, roads
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A poll conducted by the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy shows West Virginians might be at odds with state leaders as to how the state’s budget should be balanced. The poll released Monday says 70 percent of West Virginians would be willing to pay[Read More…]
Blood donations: An important way to give during the holiday season
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Donating blood can help save lives. And during winter, blood donations are a vital aspect to the mission of the American Red Cross. Regina Boothe Bratton, external communications manager, said the Red Cross in is critical need of blood and[Read More…]
West Virginia population decline continues — roughly 10,000 people left the state
By IAN HICKS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia lost more population over the last year than all but one state, U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Tuesday show. The Mountain State had an estimated 1,831,102 residents on July 1, according to the Census Bureau — almost 10,000 fewer[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Dec. 21
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2106. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GERMANY HUNTS FOR SUSPECT IN CHRISTMAS MARKET ATTACK The Islamic State group claims[Read More…]
‘Suspicious’ drug order rules never enforced by state
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tucked in the West Virginia Code of State Rules, you’ll find a three-sentence regulation designed to keep in check the flow of prescription pills into the state. The rule directs wholesale distributors to set up systems to identify “suspicious” orders for highly[Read More…]
West Virginia, Miami preparing for upcoming Russell Athletic Bowl
By MIKE CASAZZA Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Atlantic Coast Conference plays a championship game, and Miami was not involved this season. That’s been the case since the inaugural game in 2005. As hard as it may be to believe, the Hurricanes, who left the Big East after seven shared[Read More…]
Gas execs will gather in Pittsburgh for conference
By CASEY JENKINS Weirton Daily Times PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Just a few days after watching Republican President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office, oil and natural gas industry leaders will convene for the 2017 Marcellus-Utica Midstream Conference to discuss potential for business growth. Recently, staff members at the Federal[Read More…]
Marshall’s Marching Thunder headed to Rome
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — There’s no place like Rome for the holidays for 81 members of Marshall University’s Marching Thunder. While the rest of the Tri-State will ring in 2017 stateside with friends and family, band members along with 15 friends, family and supporters will be gearing[Read More…]
Clay nonprofit official who posted racist comment to return to work
By ALI SCHMITZ Charleston Gazette-Mail The director of a Clay County nonprofit group, who was removed from her position after making a racist Facebook post about first lady Michelle Obama, plans to return to her job later this month, according to a letter from the agency’s acting director. Pamela Taylor,[Read More…]