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…]
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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…]
Clay County nonprofit head let go
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The executive director of a Clay County nonprofit who made a Facebook post comparing the First Lady to an “ape in heels” will not return to work. Jessica Tice, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s communications director, announced the development in a Tuesday press release.[Read More…]
A not-so-silent issue with fracking: Noise from procedure can be a health hazard
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Forget about breathing silica dust or drinking methane-infused water: A new study suggests merely hearing the noise associated with natural gas fracking operations can jeopardize human health. Industry leaders, however, maintain their operations are safe, while highlighting declines in carbon dioxide[Read More…]
10 things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 28
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2106. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TURKEY, RUSSIA REPORTEDLY AGREE ON SYRIA CEASE-FIRE PLAN A Turkish news agency says Ankara[Read More…]
Advocates: Civil rights protections for LGBT community important as uncertainty looms
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After the Charlotte City Council voted to expand the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance to protect LGBT residents, North Carolina spent most of the rest of 2016 embroiled in the ensuing controversy and backlash against the state. Meanwhile, in West Virginia in 2016, five[Read More…]