By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Reaction to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice switching from being a Democrat to a Republican was mixed Friday. Some Republicans welcomed him, while others remained skeptical and questioned the move. Democrats’ reactions ranged from disappointment to calling his action shameful. Republican reaction “The[Read More…]
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Mixed reaction for Justice move from Democrat to Republican
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Reaction continued on Friday as West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice officially switched his registration from Democrat to Republican. Justice announced the defection during a campaign-style rally by President Donald Trump in Huntington on Thursday. The governor held a press conference[Read More…]
‘The whole thing makes me uneasy’: Residents speak out on Jim Justice’s party switch
By KRISTIN RENEAU The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice — while elected on the Democratic ticket — has announced a switch to the Republican Party, which has left many locals wary. “I’m very, very disappointed. I don’t believe you can just go back and forth between the[Read More…]
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin ‘excited’ to work with Trump on tax reform issue
By IAN HICKS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Although he seems to agree with at least some of their demands, Sen. Joe Manchin was one of only three Democratic senators who didn’t sign a letter sent this week by the Senate Democratic Caucus to President Donald Trump[Read More…]
Erma Byrd Higher Education Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W. Va. — The Erma Byrd Higher Education Center celebrated its 10th anniversary Friday by treating its students to a picnic and offering them over $30,000 worth of scholarships for the upcoming school year. Dr. David Swanson, Head Chairman of the West Virginia Higher[Read More…]
Frontier offering higher speeds, discounts as result of $160 million settlement
Staff reports The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Frontier Communications’ $160 million settlement with West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has led to increased internet speeds and discounts for approximately 40 percent of customers affected. Frontier Communications entered into the settlement to resolve complaints about internet speeds provided to[Read More…]
Late artist Cassle remembered for passion, words of encouragement
By ANNA TAYLOR Charleston Gazette-Mail BECKLEY, W.Va. — Christine Keller remembers the first time she applied to be a juried artisan at the Tamarack Foundation. “The very first time I juried in [2009], I did get turned down,” said the jewelry maker. And that could have been that. Then, Stephen[Read More…]
Fairmont Arts Week to celebrate local arts, creativity
By SARAH GOODRICH Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Local businesses and organizations are in collaboration with the creation of Fairmont Arts Week, a week-long project dedicated to celebrating the local arts. The idea for Fairmont Arts Week came from the group, 4Fairmont, which Fairmont State University’s Academy for the Arts[Read More…]
WV Gov. Justice switching political parties, returning to GOP
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday night that he is switching political parties, changing from a Democrat to a Republican — a move that apparently caught almost everyone in his administration and West Virginia politics by surprise. Justice made the announcement[Read More…]
Dems furious, Northern Panhandle GOP shrugs at West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s party switch
By Ian Hicks The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Majority Leader Ryan Ferns said it will take more than a party switch to repair the strained relationship between Gov. Jim Justice and the GOP-controlled Legislature. During President Donald Trump’s rally in Huntington, Justice announced he[Read More…]
