Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MORE HEARTBREAK IN HOLLYWOOD Debbie Reynolds, the mother of Carrie Fisher and star of[Read More…]
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This week in West Virginia History: Jan. 1-7
December 28, 2016 Charleston WV (January 2017) – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Jan. 1, 1790: Claudius Crozet was born in France. As state engineer of Virginia, he was involved in numerous[Read More…]
$6 million goes to Marshall and WVU to aid research, rural health
Funds to support Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute at WVU More than six million dollars remaining in a court settlement account has been transferred to West Virginia University and Marshall University. The funds were split equally between the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (BRNI) at WVU and the Robert C. Byrd Center for Rural Health at[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey releases end-of-year review
Release from the Attorney General’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office issued the following statement on 2016: West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office obtained significant wins for the state in 2016, garnering widespread support for his aggressive, multi-faceted fight against substance abuse, winning a historic[Read More…]
Lauttamus Communications & Security expanding workforce
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Paul Lauttamus, President of Lauttamus Communications & Security, today announced the company is expanding staff by 25 percent to meet sales and service demands. “We have seen 117 percent growth in our Two-Way Radio division over the last year and 29% growth in our security business unit,” Lauttamus said.[Read More…]
Governor-elect Justice names Herring as press secretary
Release from Justice transition team: CHARLESTON,WV— Governor-elect Jim Justice has announced that Grant Herring will serve as his press secretary in the new administration. During the 2016 campaign, Herring was Jim Justice’s communications director and spokesman. He is currently managing the communications for the Justice Transition Team. Herring has previously[Read More…]
WVU, Miami researching 2006 Sugar Bowl for Russell Athletic Bowl prep
By MIKE CASAZZA Charleston Gazette-Mail ORLANDO, Florida — The first place Tony Gibson’s mind raced to upon learning West Virginia would be facing Miami in Wednesday’s Russell Athletic Bowl was the identity of the offensive coordinator. West Virginia’s defensive coordinator soon discovered the Hurricanes’ offense is led by Thomas Brown.[Read More…]
Justice taps businessman Thrasher to lead WV Commerce Department
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov.-elect Jim Justice announced Tuesday that businessman Woody Thrasher will serve as secretary of Commerce. Thrasher, who has been serving as an economic development chair advising Justice’s transition team, is president of The Thrasher Group, an engineering and architecture firm that is[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court to have female majority for 1st time
By KATE WHITE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court will have a female majority for the first time when Beth Walker takes the bench next week. Walker will join Justices Margaret Workman and Robin Davis in making West Virginia one of 11 top courts that will have[Read More…]
Authorities: Thieves may strike when seeing holiday gift wrapping
By MATT DELLINGER The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The holiday season can create a lot of things – memories, laughter, bonding and entertainment are some of the wonderful byproducts of Christmas. Unfortunately, waste products from the gift giving season may present unintended side effects, including serving as a billboard for[Read More…]
