By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued a brief statement Thursday evening, asking people to “please stop the rumors” about his health. Saying these rumors are false, Justice said in the release that some are questioning his health instead of celebrating achievements taking place in[Read More…]
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West Virginia WWII veteran Woody Williams picked to toss coin at Super Bowl
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — After 94 years, World War II veteran Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams said he’s had many firsts in his life. Next month, Williams, the last surviving recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Battle of Iwo Jima, said he will add another first[Read More…]
West Virginia AG seeks aid in handling IEI fire claims
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia attorney general is seeking proposals from lawyers to help the staff with the investigation and review of potential claims by state agencies from the Intercontinental Export and Import Plastics fire in October. The deadline for proposals[Read More…]
Patrick Morrisey files to join Senate race; exchanges barbs with Evan Jenkins
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday filed for the U.S. Senate. Morrisey, of Harpers Ferry, joins four other Republicans who have so far filed for the Senate, Don Blankenship of Sprigg, Bo Copley of Delbarton, U.S. Rep.[Read More…]
Former Massey CEO puts UBB blame on MSHA; outlines positions at campaign town hall
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — About 75 people gathered Thursday to hear former Massey Energy CEO and U.S. Senate candidate Don Blankenship make a campaign pitch at a town hall style meeting at Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. The campaign stop was the second for Blankenship in the[Read More…]
Mallow files for West Virginia House of Delegates
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Retired UPS driver Phil Mallow filed to run for the West Virginia House of Delegates in the 50th District as a Republican last week. Mallow previously ran for the House of Delegates in 2014 and again in 2016, and is returning this[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, January 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 28, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TRUMP IS DISMISSING AS ‘FAKE NEWS’ A New York Times report that he ordered[Read More…]
W.Va. Chief of Staff says Governor Justice understands natural gas, is industry friend
By Jim Workman West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. —Industry leaders in natural gas throughout West Virginia have “a friend” in the governor’s office. That was the message Mike Hall, chief of staff for Gov. Jim Justice, delivered to attendees of the 2018 Winter Meeting of the Independent Oil and[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Friday, Jan. 25
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 17th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: WV Lung Association – Tobacco Free Day, Upper House ad Upper Senate Rotundas, Upper Well and Lower Rotunda SENATE: Senate Convenes at 11 a.m. On the Agenda: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Com.[Read More…]
Advocacy groups express concern over teacher, public employees pay, PEIA benefits
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Advocacy groups representing teachers and public employees expressed concerns with pay and benefits Wednesday, saying they don’t believe a 1 percent pay raise would be enough to keep up with increasing costs under PEIA. American Federation of Teachers (AFT)-West Virginia, West Virginia Education Association,[Read More…]