By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Twelve adopted children spread among six families received $1,200 each for their college educations Monday as part of the SMART529 Smart Start Award program. West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue presented the awards during a ceremony at the Clay Center. The children[Read More…]
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Hatfield-McCoy Trail System: Officials on track to sell more than 45,000 permits this year
By BLAKE STOWERS Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Officials with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System are on track to sell more than 45,000 permits this year, a number that marks 17 years of growth within the industry. Hatfield-McCoy Trail System Executive Director Jeff Lusk said trail permit sales are up 12.4[Read More…]
MEDIA ALERT: WVU’s Nov. 13 Academic Media Day to address opioid addiction
EDITOR’S NOTE: The West Virginia Press Association endorses WVU’s Academic Media Day activities and encourages all media groups to send representatives. The presentations have been outstanding and invaluable in terms of getting new information, accessing data and networking with experts and WVU resources. From John A. Bolt Senior Executive Director, University Relations/Communications[Read More…]
Drug wholesaler CEO to step down amid WV pain-pill probe
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Drug giant Cardinal Health’s CEO is stepping down amid pressure from investors and a flurry of lawsuits in West Virginia and other states that seek to hold the company accountable for the nation’s opioid epidemic. Cardinal Health, which distributes more prescription drugs[Read More…]
WV mid-year spending cuts not expected
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State agencies in West Virginia won’t be ordered to enact mid-year spending cuts this year, revenue officials said Monday. The reprieve follows two consecutive years in which state agencies were required to scale back spending to keep the state budget from hemorrhaging.[Read More…]
Drop in unemployment rates in Northern Panhandle encouraging, officials say
By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal WEIRTON, W.Va. — A continued drop in unemployment rates in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle is good news for the region, officials say. Brian Lego, Research Assistant Professor with the Bureau of Business & Economic Research at WVU, said things have “tangibly improved” in the[Read More…]
Taking a walk with Gaston Caperton: former Governor enjoys anonymous life in Charleston
By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gaston Caperton’s eight years in the governor’s mansion ended nearly 21 years ago. Lately, he has spent some mornings walking in downtown Charleston, grabbing coffee, eating at a restaurant or just greeting people who recognize him. “Mr. Caperton’s a great guy,[Read More…]
IEI fire costs to county reach $1.5 million
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The cost of the response to the Intercontinental Export-Import Plastics warehouse fire is already over $1.5 million as bills start rolling into the Wood County Commission from agencies and groups. County Administrator Marty Seufer presented bills from local fire[Read More…]
U.S. Senate candidate Jack Newbrough talks term limits during Wheeling stop
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Announced U.S. Senate candidate Jack Newbrough promised to push for term limits for all politicians as he addressed Ohio County Republicans Monday night. Newbrough, of Weirton, spoke before about a dozen attendees during the meeting of the Ohio County[Read More…]
Drivers can pay Huntington meters using app
Staff report The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A lack of spare change will no longer be a reason to avoid parking in downtown. Starting this week, motorists now are able to use their mobile devices to pay for parking in Huntington, but doing so will cost you more. The[Read More…]
