By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald RAINELLE, W.Va. — Hundreds of motorcycle-riding veterans formed up and rode into this tiny Greenbrier County town Thursday, greeted by friends old and new at the end of their grand entrance. “That mountain gets a little taller every year,” quipped “Gunny,” organizer of the very[Read More…]
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Hope remains for Bible program
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — The Bible in the Schools program for Mercer County elementary students has been suspended for next year, but the head of the organization said it’s not gone. Wayne Pelts of Bluefield, who has been chairman of the Mercer County Bible in[Read More…]
Demand for statewide robotics camps ‘incredible’
By JOHN DAHLIA The Fairmont News FAIRMONT, W.Va. — While delivering a giant cargo van full of robotic tournament equipment to a school in Monongalia County, Todd Ensign takes a moment to return a phone call. He’s always busy — and for good reason. Ensign and his team manage 12[Read More…]
8 overdoses confirmed at Western Regional Jail in past month
By COURTNEY HESSLER The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE – More details surrounding an influx of overdoses at Western Regional Jail have been released by the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority. Lawrence Messina, director of communications for the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, had confirmed Wednesday three inmates who[Read More…]
Oil, gas industry update to be offered
Staff report The Weirton Daily Times STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Area residents will have the opportunity to hear an update on the status of the oil and gas industry in Jefferson County on May 31. That’s when the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Jefferson County Port Authority,[Read More…]
Career of West Virginia Penitentiary corrections officer inspires book
By ALAN OLSEN The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The career of one of the first women to work in the North Hall at the former West Virginia Penitentiary served as the inspiration for a book, released earlier this month. Written by Charles “C.J.” Plogger, “Life at The[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, May 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, May 26, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHERE WORLD LEADERS ARE MEETING Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are holding[Read More…]
Justice revives bill shifting tax burden for education
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice this week revived a bill that would reduce annual West Virginia prekindergarten through 12th-grade public education funding by tens of millions but automatically raise counties’ regular-levy property tax rates to make up for the loss. But it might die[Read More…]
Trump administration’s addiction crisis ‘Listening Tour’ gets earful
By AARON PAYNE The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Trump administration officials have been visiting parts of the country affected by the opioid addiction crisis, including the Ohio Valley. The administration called it a “listening tour,” and they got an earful in events marked by protests and controversies. Some people working[Read More…]
Entrepreneurs launch products with a little help from RCBI
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For years, Dr. Greg Crews attempted to make a better feed bucket for horses. He found the help he needed to bring his concept to life at the Robert C. Byrd Institute in Huntington. Less than two years later, his buckets are being[Read More…]
