The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A poll conducted by the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy shows West Virginians might be at odds with state leaders as to how the state’s budget should be balanced. The poll released Monday says 70 percent of West Virginians would be willing to pay[Read More…]
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Blood donations: An important way to give during the holiday season
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Donating blood can help save lives. And during winter, blood donations are a vital aspect to the mission of the American Red Cross. Regina Boothe Bratton, external communications manager, said the Red Cross in is critical need of blood and[Read More…]
West Virginia population decline continues — roughly 10,000 people left the state
By IAN HICKS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia lost more population over the last year than all but one state, U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Tuesday show. The Mountain State had an estimated 1,831,102 residents on July 1, according to the Census Bureau — almost 10,000 fewer[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Dec. 21
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2106. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. GERMANY HUNTS FOR SUSPECT IN CHRISTMAS MARKET ATTACK The Islamic State group claims[Read More…]
Senate President-Elect Carmichael announces leadership team for 83rd Legislature
Release from W.Va. Senate: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President-elect Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, has selected the chairmen and vice chairmen of Senate committees for the upcoming legislative session. The newly chosen leadership team will assume their duties upon being sworn in January 11, 2017. “I am very proud of the leadership team[Read More…]
Wards of the State: A fostering ministry
Editor’s note: This ongoing “Wards of the State” series explores West Virginia’s challenges in caring for its foster children as their numbers rise during the drug crisis. Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the children. Part 3: By M.K. McFarlandFor the West Virginia Press AssociationMILTON, W.Va. – When he was[Read More…]
West Virginia Public Broadcasting coverage of Ken Heckler Memorial
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WV Coal Association decries U.S. Interior’s latest rule
Release from the WVCA: CHARLESTON, W.Va. ─ The West Virginia Coal Association is condemning what association officials call “a final attempt by the Obama Administration to end coal mining in the United States.” “Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior released final revisions to federal mining regulations – the latest[Read More…]
Ken Hechler remembered in memorial service at Culture Center
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…]
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…]
