By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia is still playing broadband catch-up — especially in the states rural pockets, according to Sen. Joe Manchin D-W Va, who last week released an updated report card on broadband penetration in the state. Likening broadband connectivity to the spotty availability[Read More…]
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Morgantown residents gather for Las Vegas vigil
By PENELOPE DE LA CRUZ The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown residents united in prayer for those impacted by Las Vegas shooting. Organized by the Greater Morgantown Interfaith Association and members of Mountaineers for Progress, people gathered on Tuesday for a moment of silence. Eve Faulkes, member of the[Read More…]
Many destinations to become available through CKB
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Marion County Commissioner Ernie VanGilder already has his first destination in mind for when the North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in Bridgeport begins flights to and from Chicago and Washington, D.C. When these flights begin, VanGilder will have simpler access getting[Read More…]
Secretary of State’s office releases business figures for September
By CHRISTPHER DOWELL The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three counties saw the most percentage growth in business registrations for September, and 621 new businesses got their start statewide, according to the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. The state agency’s Business & Licensing Division reported that the top three[Read More…]
Sen. Capito’s mobile offices to travel throughout state
By CHRISTOPHER DOWELL NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., will have mobile offices traveling throughout West Virginia this week. Members of Capito’s staff will be available to provide constituents one-on-one assistance with casework and other issues they may be experiencing with federal agencies. Appointments are[Read More…]
No action taken on smoking ban in Ohio County
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The Wheeling-Ohio County Board of Health took no action on its current clean air regulation Tuesday, but three new board members expressed concern for the potential economic impact of an expanded smoking ban. The board held a special meeting[Read More…]
Davis & Elkins to host FCA Fields of Faith today
Staff report The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College will host neighboring institutions Alderson Broaddus University and West Virginia Wesleyan College as they join thousands of other organizations on athletic fields across the nation to share their Christian faith with fellow students. The local event will take place[Read More…]
W.Va. Toyota’s Curry says manufacturing needs more young people
By JIM CASTO The State Journal BUFFALO, W.Va. — Leah Curry, the president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia Inc., has a not-so-secret passion — helping young people, especially young women, prepare for careers in manufacturing. Curry says she finds it frustrating that so few young people — especially young[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, October 11
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO RISE The fast-moving blazes, many of which tore[Read More…]
Melania Trump to visit Huntington today
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — First lady Melania Trump will travel to Huntington on today, with the sole purpose of visiting Lily’s Place, a center that treats babies born with addiction symptoms, U.S Rep. Evan Jenkins said Monday. “Melania Trump heard from Lily’s Place Executive Director Rebecca Crowder[Read More…]