By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The letter arrived unexpectedly, dated Jan. 14, 2017, the last day of the governor’s term in office, and the first day Chelsea Carter could say she was no longer a convicted felon. “I am pleased to inform you,” the letter said, “that[Read More…]
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Berkeley County Chamber training programs seek to match applicants, businesses
By JENNIFER R. YOUNG The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. The members of the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce met Friday at their “Rise and Shine” breakfast to hear about some employment and training programs joining forces to help match up job applicants with area businesses and organizations. One program discussed was the Supplemental Nutrition[Read More…]
‘Winter is back’ in Central W.Va.
By MATTHEW BURDETTE The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Although it has taken until late January, it appears Old Man Winter finally has arrived — to stay — in Central West Virginia. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a winter weather advisory for the area that will remain in effect[Read More…]
Huggins paying little mind to mailed-in free-throw advice for WVU basketball
By MIKE CASAZZA Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The topic of free-throw shooting has been on Bob Huggins’ mind for quite some time. Now it’s in his mailbox. The West Virginia coach who has suffered two losses this season that were greatly shaped by struggles at the foul line watched his[Read More…]
Pennsylvania, Ohio casinos cut into West Virginia profits
By CASEY JUNKINS The Weirton Daily Times WHEELING, W.Va. — In 2007, officials with Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort worked hard to legalize West Virginia table gambling, even as they combined to gross more than $448 million in revenue from slot machines that year. In fiscal[Read More…]
Upping the ante for revenue: Lawmaker pushing bill to allow more video lottery machines
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — State and local revenue from video lottery facilities may increase if a bill being pushed by Del. Marty Gearheart (R-Mercer, 27) passes. “The number of machines out there in the market place is capped (at 9,000),” he said. “However, what you[Read More…]
Senators Manchin, Capito announce $12.8 million in FEMA funding for flood recovery
Release from the US Senate: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-WV, and Shelley Moore Capito. R-WV, have announced $12,833,232 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of West Virginia. The $12.8 million grant will be used by: The Nicholas County[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, Jan. 30
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 30, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SIX PEOPLE KILLED IN SHOOTING AT QUEBEC CITY MOSQUE Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau[Read More…]
Gov. Justice appoints Clements to 2nd District WVa. Senate seat
Release from Gov. Justice’s office: New Martinsville businessman to replace Leonhardt CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice has appointing Charles Clements to the fill the 2nd district state senate seat vacated by Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt. The district covers all of Wetzel County, Tyler County, Doddridge County, Ritchie County and Calhoun County, and parts of[Read More…]
WV Attorney General Morrisey alerts consumers to ‘Can You Hear Me Now’ scam
Release from W.Va. Attorney General’s office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a scam alert warning consumers to not answer the question, “Can you hear me now?” Answering that one question can subject consumers to the latest scam. Media reports indicate the scam is circulating throughout[Read More…]
