By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For all of Ken Hechler’s accomplishments — congressman, secretary of state, World War II veteran, professor, author, activist for civil rights, coal miners and the environment — two words were repeatedly used to describe him at a memorial service Monday in the[Read More…]
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To no one’s surprise, WV presidential electors go for Trump
By ANDREW BROWN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As protesters in other states gathered in large numbers to oppose the Electoral College’s approval of Donald Trump as the next president of the United States, West Virginia’s five electors unsurprisingly cast their ballots for the Republican president-elect. There were a few[Read More…]
Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta a big hit in its first year
By PEYTON NEELY MARIETTA, Ohio — The Peoples Bank Theatre had a successful first year of eclectic acts, and those beyond the stage are taking what they’ve learned since opening night to plan an even stronger 2017. “We more than exceeded our forecast of revenue for the opening year,” said Hunt[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld announces resignation in Wheeling
By JANET WETZNER The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, a Democrat who has served more than six years, will be leaving his post early in advance of the new Republican administration led by President-elect Donald Trump. Ihlenfeld will resign effective Dec. 31, he announced Monday. “I[Read More…]
10 things to know today: Tuesday, Dec. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUCK ATTACK THAT KILLED 12 IN BERLIN ‘INTENTIONAL’ German media reports that the suspect[Read More…]
Elk reintroduced to West Virginia
Governor releases 20 elk at Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in southern West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. (December 19, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joined representatives from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and The Conservation Fund to welcome elk from Kentucky to West Virginia.[Read More…]
W.Va. Congressional Delegation comments on federal stream protection rule
WASHINGTON, – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and U.S Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., today released the following statements in response to the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s (OSMRE) announcement that it has finalized the stream protection rule. From U.S. Sen.[Read More…]
‘Suspicious’ drug order rules never enforced by state
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tucked in the West Virginia Code of State Rules, you’ll find a three-sentence regulation designed to keep in check the flow of prescription pills into the state. The rule directs wholesale distributors to set up systems to identify “suspicious” orders for highly[Read More…]
Media Alert: Gift wrapping, delivering for Clay County families this morning
Press Release: Friends Helping Friends WV, HealthSmart starting effort today at 11 a.m. at Charles Ryan Associates CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Friends Helping Friends WV and HealthSmart are joining forces this holiday season to help West Virginia families affected by this summer’s flooding. The organizations will be providing Christmas gifts to “adopted” families, as[Read More…]
Advocates to rally against ACA repeal
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Proponents of the Affordable Care Act plan to rally this week outside the local offices of a West Virginia senator who has supported repealing the health care reform law. West Virginia Citizens Action Group is joining moveon.org, Health Care for America Now[Read More…]