Feb. 16 Job fair scheduled to fill thousands of positions From the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians can start looking for both orange barrels and jobs in February, according to the West Virginia Department of Transportation. Tom Smith, secretary of the WVDOT and commissioner of the Division of[Read More…]
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West Virginia documentary “Heroin(e)” nominated for Oscar
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — “Heroin(e),” the Neflix documentary that highlighted Huntington’s weaknesses as well as its strengths, has been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category. The film was released in September, giving the world an inside look at how the city is fighting back against[Read More…]
Proposed inventory tax exemption won’t benefit non-industrial businesses in West Virginia
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Going into the 2018 regular legislative session, it was no secret that one of the pillars of the Justice administration agenda was a proposed rollback of West Virginia’s personal property tax on business equipment and inventory, a tax that Commerce Secretary Woody[Read More…]
Legalized sports betting bill working its way through West Virginia Legislature
By LINDA HARRIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has the potential to generate more than $30 million in sports betting revenue in just the first year if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a 25-year-old statute that prohibits states from legalizing it, supporters say. Court watchers anticipate SCOTUS will[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Manchin, Capito vote to fund government, ending 3-day shutdown
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s two U.S. senators voted Monday afternoon to pass a short-term spending bill to end a federal government shutdown. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., joined an 81-18 majority to effectively end the three-day-old government shutdown. The House[Read More…]
Running rampant: Flu season severe, late in Eastern Panhandle
By TIM COOK The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — This flu season has gone viral and its symptoms can be especially nasty, local and national health officials report. “What we notice is that people get sick very quickly with this virus,” said Dr. Matthew Simmons, medical director of infection control for the[Read More…]
Marshall University welcomes first Planned Parenthood group
By KYRA BISCARNER The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Planned Parenthood Generation Action is cementing its spot on Marshall’s campus. The group officially launched Monday, providing students information about what the group plans to do. Morgan Karnell, president of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, said she hopes this event helps get people[Read More…]
Six to join W.Va. music hall of fame
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame will induct six members in February. The six inductees are Hasil Adkins, Ann Magnuson, Frank Hutchison, The Morris Brothers, Fred “Sonic” Smith and Michael W. Smith. Magnuson’s career has included the cult favorite combo Bongwater,[Read More…]
Don Blankenship to host second town hall Thursday in Beckley
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Don Blankenship, the former Massey Energy CEO convicted of misdemeanor conspiracy who is now running for U.S. Senate, will host his second town hall in Beckley. The town hall is scheduled Thursday at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center with a reception at 5:30[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, January 23
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US BACK IN BUSINESS The government shutdown ends as Senate Democrats agree to support a[Read More…]