By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Black Knight Country Club, a historic facility in Beckley, closed its doors this week after 89 years. Citing dwindling membership, competition from newer country clubs and the smaller 9-hole golf course at Black Knight, club owner Gov. Jim Justice Thursday said that[Read More…]
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Marshall University to host Tech Up sessions
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Tech Up Open House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, or Wednesday, Jan. 10, in Drinko Library 138 on the Huntington campus. The session will help participants brush up on their technology skills[Read More…]
Edible plants program set Saturday at Canaan
The Inter-Mountain DAVIS, W.Va. — A free public program where participants can learn to identify the wild plants and trees they can eat is coming up this Saturday. Mark Chapin, from Mountaineer Wilderness LLC, will show audience members what’s in season, all the edible parts of a plant and where[Read More…]
Lung cancer screening program aims to improve survival rate
News Release: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., and a low-cost screening program at Mon Health Medical Center is a proven method to reduce the risk of death from lung cancer. Mon Health’s Lung Cancer Screening Program uses a low-dose[Read More…]
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Learn nine scams con artists use on veterans
AARP-WV Advertisement: Protect Yourself from Con Artists’ Latest Tricks CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Every year, thousands of Americans are impacted by fraud and scams – but you can beat con artists at their own game by joining the AARP Fraud Watch Network. When you sign up, you’ll get: The latest, breaking[Read More…]
Tested your internet connection speed yet? Take W.Va. Broadband Enhancement council speed test
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Broadband Council wants residents to test the speed of their internet service to determine where the state is strong and weak in connectivity. The council created a Speed Test Portal for residents to measure internet speed. This test will provide data to generate[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, December 29
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, December 29, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PRESIDENT TOUTS GLOBAL WARMING IN FACE OF COLD SPELL President Trump says the East Coast[Read More…]
Race to head West Virginia Republican Party heats up
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…]
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…]
