By Bray CaryGovernor Justice isn’t a politician.Over the past 10 months, some of the army of career politicians in West Virginia, have been critical of first year Governor Jim Justice. Their conversation goes, “He has never done politics or run a government before and you can’t just walk in and expect to know how do it. You[Read More…]
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Opinion: A national response to the fentanyl epidemic
By U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins R-W.Va., 3rd District Last week, President Trump brought national attention to an issue affecting West Virginia more than any other state – the fentanyl and opioid crisis. By declaring a public health emergency, new resources and support will be coming to West Virginia to help[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, November 1
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘A PARTICULARLY COWARDLY ACT OF TERROR’ Investigators are working to determine what led a 29-year-old[Read More…]
A glimpse at local Halloween celebrations of the past
By TIFFANY TOWNER Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Tonight, children will take to the streets for treat-or-treating. They will be dressed in costumes: some homemade and some store-bought. The costumes could be inspired by pop culture, such as “Paw Patrol” or “Frozen” costumes, or maybe they were made based[Read More…]
Living with spirits: Michelle Shultz sees, hears and smells ghosts
By TIM COOK The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – Michelle Shultz said sees ghosts. She even smells them. But most often, she’ll feel cold drafts and goosebumps whenever they’re near. “You can feel them,” Shultz said of ghosts or the lingering spirits of those who have died. “I do feel[Read More…]
Safety tips for a spooky night
By BROOKE GRIFFIN The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Halloween is all fun and games until someone gets hurt. The Huntington Police Department is warning people this year that if even the smallest precaution is taken, it could save a life. “The main thing is to just avoid doing anything stupid,”[Read More…]
Ruby tells tourism industry partners West Virginia needs cohesive marketing message
By LINDA HARRIS The State Journal WHEELING, W.Va. — Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby told industry partners her office’s new strategic plan is a “road map of where we’re going and what we want to do” to make West Virginia a tourism hot spot. Ruby told about 200 tourism professionals attending[Read More…]
Second lawsuit filed in Parkersburg warehouse fire
By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A second lawsuit has been filed in regard to the IEI warehouse fire. The lawsuit was filed Monday in the Wood County Circuit Clerk’s Office as firefighting operations began to wind down as officials declared the fire was put[Read More…]
Human Rights Commission petition fails by 304 signatures
By JOHN MARK SHAVER The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — After three weeks of counting, verifying and rechecking signatures, the City of Fairmont has deemed the petition against the Human Rights Commission ordinance insufficient, invalidating more than 800 signatures for various reasons. According to Fairmont City Clerk Janet Keller, the[Read More…]
New River and WVSU announce new partnership
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A crowd of education professionals gathered at New River Community and Technical College Monday to initiate a new partnership in higher education in West Virginia. Aptly titled the “Straight 2 State” program, the new partnership will combine the efforts of New River[Read More…]