CHARLESTON, W.Va. — W.Va. Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, issued the following statement about Governor Jim Justice’s decision to allow the Budget Bill to become law without signature: “I am thankful that Governor Justice will do the right thing and allow the budget to become law. The budget the Legislature[Read More…]
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WVU cancer researcher participates with promising colorectal cancer study
Treatment focuses on certain patients with advanced colorectal cancer MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — A group of cancer researchers, including Richard Goldberg, M.D., director of the WVU Cancer Institute, released a study today (June 20) in the Journal of the American Medical Association comparing the results of combinations of chemotherapy delivered with targeted therapy drugs in[Read More…]
Gov. Justice to let budget bill become law without his signature
By Andrea Lannom The Register-Herald of Beckley CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said he plans to let the budget bill become law without his signature. Justice announced his decision in a Wednesday press conference, calling the budget bill a “travesty.” “I think we have a travesty,” Justice said. “I think[Read More…]
Proposed WV budget includes deep cuts to education, arts, tourism
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In addition to cuts to higher education, public education and Medicaid, other West Virginia cultural, educational and tourism programs would take it on the chin under the version of the 2017-18 budget bill passed by the Legislature Friday night, an analysis of[Read More…]
State of WV: How is state doing in public’s eyes?
By WILSON R. HARVEY The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Though it may not seem quite so long ago, the newly elected state government has now been serving for over six months, as Gov. Jim Justice was inaugurated Jan. 16. As Justice and legislators have dealt with the state budget,[Read More…]
Three unserved West Virginia counties to get broadband
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., announced a $3 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to bring broadband internet service to more than 3,500 households and businesses in three West Virginia counties. Capito’s office said the grant, plus $450,000[Read More…]
2016 flood: Meadow River Watershed communities look to rebuild, rebrand
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald RAINELLE, W.Va. — Standing in the front of Fruits of Labor Cafe, a small bakery on Main Street in Rainelle, Robin Terry shared with a group of roughly 20 residents how much she loves her town. “Rainelle is a place where I want to be,”[Read More…]
World’s largest passenger steamboat to stop in Huntington
By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Queen is coming to Huntington. Not that Queen, we are talking The American Queen, the world’s most opulent riverboat. On Wednesday, July 12, The American Queen, which has the ability to carry 414 passengers, will be docked for the day at[Read More…]
Canaan Valley, Timberline offering joint resort lift ticket
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Skiers and snowboarders at Timberline Four Seasons Resort and nearby Canaan Valley Resort will buy a single ticket to ride the lifts at both ski areas when the 2017-2018 ski season begins, officials at Timberline announced on Tuesday. The price of the[Read More…]
Wildlife Center hosts special event
By BETH HENRY-VANCE The Inter-Mountain FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. — A young bald eagle and other birds attracted a crowd Tuesday at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center, as part of a celebration of West Virginia’s birthday. June 20 marks the anniversary of the Mountain State, which was created in 1863,[Read More…]
