By KIRSTEN RENEAU NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots face off in the Super Bowl, hundreds of residents came together with family and friends to watch the NFL championship game. Jessica Engles, a Buckhannon resident, said she thought the event was important because[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Monday, February 5
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT THE PONTIFF KNEW AND FOR HOW LONG Pope Francis received a victim’s letter in[Read More…]
Public hearing set for Monday morning on House Bill to ban Medicaid funding for abortions in WV
By Erin Beck The Charleston Gazette Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A public hearing on a proposed ban of most Medicaid-funded abortions is set for the West Virginia House of Delegates chamber at 8:30 am on Monday. House Bill 4012 aims to prevent Medicaid dollars from being spent on any abortions in West[Read More…]
WV DNR director McDaniel outlines rationale for timbering on state parks
By John McCoy The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s top natural resources official thinks his brainchild has gotten a bum rap. Steve McDaniel, director of the state Division of Natural Resources, said the idea to allow timber-cutting on selected state parks was his, and it hasn’t yet gotten a[Read More…]
Governor Justice presents Community Development Block Grants for 2017 projects in WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Jim Justice on Friday, Feb. 2, released more than $12 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds dedicated to infrastructure projects throughout the state. Gov. Justice also announced that for the first time ever, CDBG funds are being dedicated to broadband planning and infrastructure projects. Gov. Justice[Read More…]
WV Secretary of State opens One Stop Business Center in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — State officials opened the new West Virginia One Stop Business Center, making it more convenient to help business owners and make it easier to do business in West Virginia. “This Business One Stop is a first of its kind anywhere in the nation,” said Secretary of[Read More…]
Editorial: Your vote is your voice in WV
The Journal of Martinsburg: The right to vote – a basic human right – is the foundation of our democracy. It gives the people a voice, and it is not something that came easy for the first citizens of this country – it’s something they had to fight for. So,[Read More…]
Editorial: WV Legislature getting sports betting right
The Intelligencer of Wheeling: West Virginia ought to have a sports betting statute on the books this spring — but it needs to be a home run, not a foul ball. Within a few months, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to clear the way for states to set up[Read More…]
Editorial: Legislative action to reduce cyberbullying in WV important step
From The Herald Dispatch of Huntington: Gains in technology have done much to improve our lives over the centuries, and the advent of the digital age has been no different. Advances have eliminated various forms of hard labor, provided more conveniences, allowed various tasks and transactions to be done much[Read More…]
PEIA protests: In Berkeley County and across WV, teachers rally for support on pay, insurance
BY ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –“Walk-ins” were held Friday at Spring Mills Primary, Martinsburg South Middle School and Eagle School Intermediate where teachers waved signs in peaceful protest, mirroring similar demonstrations around West Virginia. Teachers across Berkeley County have united amid rising concerns about Public Employee Insurance[Read More…]