By JIM ROSS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Natural gas production in West Virginia is not growing as much as it is in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The head of the West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association blames it on noncompetitive drilling laws. Specifically, that means West Virginia lacks[Read More…]
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West Virginia NAACP wants Wheeling police review board
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — West Virginia NAACP President Owens Brown wants an independent board to review complaints against the Wheeling Police Department because the city of 27,375 features only one officer who is black or biracial. “Trust in your police department is essential to[Read More…]
Freshmen move in at Marshall University
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — First-year Marshall University students said goodbye to their families and hello to a new adventure Tuesday as Week of Welcome began with move-in day and the annual family picnic. About 1,150 students moved into the first-year residence halls and Twin Towers, many[Read More…]
Rainelle 4th grader serves as Honorary Ag Commissioner
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — Enjoying her stint as Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture for the Day, Rainelle 4th grader Maeva Robinson toured the State Fairgrounds and granted interviews to the media Tuesday, just like a real elected official. At age 9, Maeva is the youngest of the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Aug. 16
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MOURNERS TO GATHER FOR HEATHER HEYER The 32-year-old woman was killed when a car rammed[Read More…]
Presley had ‘Elvis as Everyman’ appeal
By JIM BISSETT The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Elvis Presley died Aug. 16, 1977, and what keeps him alive today for many fans is his “regular guy” appeal that persisted — even through the Las Vegas glitz of his later years. Several of those fans responded to call from[Read More…]
Back-to-school brings extra driving precautions
Staff reports The State Journal PITTSBURGH — The end of summer means 55.4 million children heading back to school in the United States. AAA East Central reminds drivers to be extra cautious as school zones become more active, and be aware of school bus safety. According to the AAA Foundation[Read More…]
W.Va. delegation completes medical cannabis fact-finding mission to Colorado
From the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A group of 22 West Virginia business and government leaders has returned from a fact-finding mission to Colorado to learn best practices from Colorado leaders involved in that state’s medical cannabis industry. West Virginia approved legalization of medical cannabis, with[Read More…]
Senate president: Sen. Mike Hall to be next chief of staff
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Sen. Mike Hall, R-Putnam, is expected to be named Gov. Jim Justice’s next chief of staff, Senate President Mitch Carmichael confirmed today. Carmichael said he spoke with Justice and Hall this morning, and though Hall’s hiring wasn’t finalized, the governor indicated[Read More…]
Nick Casey out as Justice’s chief of staff
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just 11 days after Gov. Jim Justice switched parties from Democrat to Republican, the governor’s chief of staff, Nick Casey, has been fired. State Sen. Mike Hall, R-Putnam, was expected to be named as Casey’s replacement, according to multiple sources. Casey’s departure[Read More…]