By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch CEREDO, W.Va. — When it comes to revitalizing and rejuvenating the city of Huntington, local leaders have quite a plan. From targeting three struggling neighborhoods to linking the city with high-speed broadband, city leaders say the purpose of the plan, known as the Huntington Innovation Project[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Friday, April 21
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 21, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP CLAIMS PARIS ATTACK ON POLICE OFFICERS French presidential candidates cancel or reschedule[Read More…]
Huntington wins $3M grand prize in competition
By JOSEPHINE MENDEZ The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For several years, the city of Huntington has been defined by its worst attributes – a drug problem, overwhelming obesity rates and financial struggles. But now, the people of Huntington have a new label to hang their hat on. After competing for[Read More…]
Huntington Innovation Project revitalization plan
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For the past three years, the city of Huntington has been judged on its revitalization plan, also known as the Huntington Innovation Project (HIP), which outlines four projects and ideas that are aimed at jump-starting the local economy and enhance quality of life.[Read More…]
Secretary of State purges 47,000 from West Virginia voter rolls
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has purged 47,000 outdated or ineligible voter files from the state’s voter rolls, including records of more than 1,100 felons. According to Warner’s office, election officials worked with county clerks in all 55 counties[Read More…]
Coal industry looking up, not expected to return to peak levels
By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With exports poised to rebound and a coal-friendly president in the White House, things should be looking up for the coal industry. Given the right circumstances, the industry could rebound some, but it’s not likely to bounce back to where it[Read More…]
Capito talks health reform in Follansbee
By WARREN SCOTT The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — Healthcare reform and federal funding for local projects were among issues discussed by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., as she met with local officials, business leaders and residents at The Daily Perk coffee shop and the Follansbee City Building[Read More…]
Building Bridges: African-American Civil War major’s name lives on
By JEFF McCOY The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Martin Robison Delany was a physician, journalist, abolitionist major in the Union Army and newspaper publisher. He was also an African-American, and accomplished all that before, during and after the Civil War. Born free in Charles Town, Virginia — now West[Read More…]
Media Alert: U.S. Rep. Jenkins to hold coal seminar in Charleston on Friday
Coal and Rare Earth Elements: The Outlook for West Virginia and Central Appalachia WASHINGTON – At 9 a.m. Friday, April 21, U.S. Representative Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.) will hold a seminar in Charleston, Coal and Rare Earth Elements: The Outlook for West Virginia and Central Appalachia. Rep. Jenkins will kick off[Read More…]
WVU expert: Congress Decision: Guarantee miners’ health care or pension, or both?
MORGANTOWN, W. Va.— More than 20,000 coal miners and their families are set to lose their healthcare benefits at the end of the month unless Congress acts to provide additional funding for their care. Miners were given a reprieve in December when Congress extended the United Mine Workers of America health plan, which will be[Read More…]