By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After the Charleston mayor accused them of planning a “naked spectacle” and asked them to reschedule, a group of women planning a topless protest for Saturday in Charleston responded that they are “not ashamed of [their] natural form.” Nearly 200 people have[Read More…]
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Upper Monongahela River locks open for recreational use this weekend
By JOHN MARK SHAVER The Fairmont News FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Those interested in boating and fishing on the Monongahela River this weekend can take advantage of the opening of the Morgantown, Hildebrand and Opekiska locks. Despite being moved to a new waterway, the locks will be open this weekend for the[Read More…]
Over 100 volunteers unite for the Day of Action
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Almost 125 volunteers from various organizations and companies came together Wednesday to help the United Way of Harrison County give back during the annual Day of Action. Brad Riffee, United Way community impact director, said it’s the perfect way to give[Read More…]
State’s largest yard sale brings thousands of visitors to Lewis County
By DARLENE J. SWIGER The Weston News WESTON, W.Va. — The Lewis County Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the Upshur County CVB, is accepting registrations for West Virginia’s Largest Yard Sale on Aug. 4 and 5, which brings thousands of visitors to the area. Past sales have featured hundreds[Read More…]
West Virginia State Society’s Annual State Celebration set for June 28 in D.C.
Celebration features ‘Taste of the State’ with food, beverage, entertainment from across W.Va. WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2017) – The West Virginia State Society (WVSS) will host its annual State Birthday Celebration – featuring a Taste of the State – Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in room G-50 of the Dirksen[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 22, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AP: UAE-RUN YEMEN PRISONS RIFE WITH ABUSE, TORTURE An AP investigation finds that Americans have[Read More…]
Union seeks Governor’s help in keeping Withrow Hospital open
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — UE Local 170, the West Virginia Public Workers Union, has issued a call that the Governor refuse to approve the closing of Jackie Withrow Hospital, a nursing home facility in Beckley. Donna Morgan, former Local president and current UE Eastern regional president, said that the union’s attempts[Read More…]
Media Alert: Governor, House Speaker, Senate President to sign flood bill
MEDIA ADVISORY from W.Va. House of Delegates: CLENDENIN, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, and Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, will join Gov. Jim Justice, legislators and area officials Thursday afternoon in Clendenin for a press conference and ceremonial bill signing House Bill 2935<http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=2935&year=2017&sessiontype=RS>, which reforms state flood protection[Read More…]
W.Va. House Speaker Armstead issues statement on Governor’s budget action
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha, today issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s decision to allow the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Bill to become law without a signature: “I believe the Governor is doing the right thing in ensuring we avoid a government shutdown[Read More…]
National Youth Science Camp updates from Pocahontas County
By Quinn Del Val Public Information Coordinator National Youth Science Foundation POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. — The top students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and related professions from across the United States and eight other nations are in Pocahontas County this week for the annual National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Public Information Coordinator Quinn Del[Read More…]
