By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One candidate recently called Democrats “godless.” The other has taken heat for working for a firm that supports them. Welcome to the race for chairmanship of the West Virginia Republican Party. Current West Virginia representative to the Republican National Committee, Melody Potter,[Read More…]
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Outmigration: Should I stay or should I go?
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Kathryn Ryan and her husband Andy initially planned to leave West Virginia. They wanted to broaden their horizons and gain new experiences. They are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau estimates, West Virginia lost 1.2 percent of its population, declining[Read More…]
Population decline could lead West Virginia to lose Congressional seat after 2020
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Two West Virginia political insiders — one Republican and one Democrat — aren’t surprised by a recent report showing a continued decline in West Virginia’s population is threatening one of the state’s three congressional seats. Election Data Services says[Read More…]
Jobless rates rise in all 55 West Virginia counties
By JOHN McVEY The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Despite the unemployment rates increasing in each county last month, the Eastern Panhandle continued to lead the state with the lowest jobless rates of West Virginia’s 55 counties, according to a report released Wednesday by WorkForce West Virginia. The unemployment rate in[Read More…]
More Huntington-area first responders to get needle-resistant gloves
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The reality of widespread intravenous drug use has created a nightmare for Cabell County’s first responders, who could come across an unexpected syringe in any pocket or bag, console or glove box they might be called to rifle through. In a second,[Read More…]
The Square @ Bridgeport: $1 million West Virginia commercial development to open in summer 2018
By CHARLES YOUNG NCWV Media BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The Bridgeport community can expect a commercial development to open next summer, according to the project’s owners. The owners of the Square @ Bridgeport, a retail shopping center proposed for the site of Valley Hills Plaza, are prepared to spend $1 million[Read More…]
Appalachian Power files settlement to keep West Virginia energy efficiency programs active
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power has filed a settlement with advocacy groups, saying it will keep its existing energy efficiency and demand response programs in place through the end of 2019, after a West Virginia Public Service Commission staff member suggested the programs be put[Read More…]
National awards, titles add up for West Virginia University graduate
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In his first year as a head coach, West Virginia University alumnus Dan Stratford used what he learned as a student and assistant coach to lead his team to the NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer National Championship. Stratford, who first earned a bachelor’s degree in[Read More…]
West Virginia robotics team headed to world championships, funds needed to sponsor trip
By SARAH RICHARDSON Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A local robotics team is headed to the FIRST Robotics World Championship after competing at the state championships earlier this month. The Boa Constuctors FIRST LEGO League robotics team is a group of middle school aged kids from Union and the surrounding[Read More…]
Experts offer tips to keep animals safe in West Virginia’s cold weather
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Humane Society is urging residents to remember cold-weather animal care. BCHS president Shari Persad is cautioning animal owners to think of their pets’ well-being as cold weather and snowfall is predicted for the upcoming winter months. “Just because they have[Read More…]
