By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It’s hard to overstate how much Marshall University means to Huntington. The university is the heart of the city, Mayor Steve Williams said, and its students are as much residents of the city as they are the school. In most cases, Marshall is[Read More…]
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23rd annual Cheat River Festival begins Friday
By THERESA MARTHEY The Exponent Telegram KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Friends of the Cheat is putting the final touches on the 23rd annual Cheat River Festival. The music and arts festival celebrating the Cheat River will take place Friday and Saturday. “This year, we are extending the event by a day[Read More…]
Cat lovers can now enjoy West Virginia’s own Mr. Fluffy Butt
Paid Advertisement: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unique West Virginia cat collectibles and clothing featuring Mr. Fluffy Butt and friends are now available at hepcatzdesign.com. West Virginia graphic designer Brenda Pinnell has the honor of caring for Mr. Fluffy Butt. Check him out, but, beware, he’s a little bit snarky. Like him[Read More…]
National, state Small Business Week winners honored
By KELSIE LEROSE Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Several West Virginia small businesses gathered Wednesday at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center for a luncheon to honor the national and state 2017 Small Business Week winners. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) West Virginia District Office holds the luncheon[Read More…]
Monongalia County joins other counties to oppose tax reform
By BEN CONLEY The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County commissioners said they would stand with other counties in opposing state tax reforms that would reduce revenue at the local level. The issue was raised during the May 3 meeting in a letter from the Kanawha County Commission. In[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, May 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 4, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GOP REVIVES HEALTH CARE BILL Republicans are planning a House vote on their prized health[Read More…]
Gov. Justice to attend information fair at White Sulphur Springs Thursday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice will join representatives of the West Virginia Department of Commerce, West Virginia Army National Guard, West Virginia Department of Transportation, West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety and the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Thursday, May 4, as they conduct a[Read More…]
WV Sports Writers’ 71st Victory Awards Dinner awards set for May 21 in Clarksburg
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Two state Hall of Fame inductions and 21 annual awards will highlight the 71st annual Victory Awards Dinner on Sunday, May 21 at the Village Square Conference Center in Clarksburg.Sponsored by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association, the event will induct former Minnesota Vikings’ pro football players Carl Lee and Lonnie[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegates Pushkin, Robinson to host budget town hall tonight in Charleston
Kanawha County constituents invited to share their concerns, suggestions CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Delegate Mike Pushkin, D-37, and Delegate Andrew Robinson, D-36, will host a Budget Town Hall tonight at 6 p.m. for their constituents concerned about the upcoming Special Session and the state’s budget woes. The town hall will be held at[Read More…]
Justice gives closed-door talk to WV DEP inspectors
By KEN WARD JR. Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice gave a closed-door speech on Tuesday to hundreds of state Department of Environmental Protection inspectors, in which the governor said he repeated his message that he wants DEP officials to stop saying “no” to state business and industry.[Read More…]
