Release from Highmark Inc.: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Highmark Inc.’s anti-fraud efforts continue to be highly effective in combating fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). During the past five years the company’s fraud team has helped to detect or prevent abuses such as fraudulent claims, saving hundreds of millions of dollars for[Read More…]
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WV House again rejects bill; 10-day recess called
Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a floundering start to a special session convened to create a budget for the coming fiscal year, the House of Delegates has rejected two versions of the same budget framework, the Legislature has recessed until May 15 and West Virginia’s budget[Read More…]
Without budget deal, Legislature to take next week off
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Members of the 83rd West Virginia Legislature left Charleston with something of an idealistic compromise and nothing in terms of a budget or completed legislation Friday evening. The Republican-controlled Senate and House of Delegates approved resolutions to adjourn from the special legislative[Read More…]
State agencies offer flood recovery assistance, encouragement
By Tina AlveyThe Register-Herald of Beckley WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — “There are a lot of people that still need help; those are the ones you don’t hear from.” White Sulphur Mayor Lloyd Haynes spoke as he scanned the former high school gym, ringed with brochure-filled tables bearing the names[Read More…]
Two killed in early-morning plane crash at Yeager Airport
By GUISEPPE SABELLA Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two people died Friday morning after their cargo plane crashed at Yeager Airport shortly before 7 a.m. The plane — owned by Milwaukee-based Air Cargo Carriers and operated by UPS – landed on Runway Five at the airport, veered left and crashed[Read More…]
House leaders say calling special session “premature”
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House of Delegates leadership criticized Gov. Jim Justice for calling the special session Thursday, saying key bills were not ready for consideration. In a news release calling it a “bungled special session start,” House Speaker Tim Armstead said calling the special session[Read More…]
Clergy members weigh in on Trump’s executive order on political advocacy
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Members of the clergy were glad Thursday to have the freedom of speech necessary to endorse candidates and political parties, but they planned to be thoughtful when it comes to making those endorsements. President Trump chose the National Day of Prayer[Read More…]
Mid-Ohio Valley residents gather for day of prayer
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Christians around the Mid-Ohio Valley joined others around the country Thursday in asking God’s blessing on the nation as part of the National Day of Prayer. More than 60 people gathered in downtown Parkersburg’s Bicentennial Park at noon as[Read More…]
Attorney General says Frontier making progress increasing internet speeds
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials with Frontier Communications have told West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey they have increased internet speeds for almost 10,000 customers in the wake of a $160 million court settlement. Frontier entered into an agreement with the Attorney General’s Office in[Read More…]
Shinnston couple announced as winning $1M from lottery ticket
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The latest West Virginians to win a $1 million Powerball prize are Tim and Jo Varca of Shinnston, who were announced Thursday afternoon. Tim said he had put the ticket in his truck and didn’t check the numbers until Sunday,[Read More…]
