By NATALIE SCHREYER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This Saturday, women from across West Virginia will join thousands of others in the Women’s March on Washington, D.C., a rally coordinated through Facebook in response to the election of Donald Trump. Nearly 1,000 West Virginia women might attend, according to the[Read More…]
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Huntington residents head to D.C. for presidential inauguration
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A handful of local residents will be mere yards away from Donald Trump during his presidential inauguration ceremony Friday, Jan. 20, in Washington, D.C. In between sightseeing at the Washington Monument and meeting with U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., Huntington resident Anne[Read More…]
Wheeling Hospital completes Harrison Community Hospital purchase
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Hospital on Wednesday completed its acquisition of Cadiz-based Harrison Community Hospital, a move that all parties agree will enhance health care for the residents of Harrison County and the surrounding area. When plans for the acquisition were first announced last year, Harrison[Read More…]
Groundbreaking held for Spring Mills medical facility
By JENNIFER R. YOUNG The Journal SPRING MILLS, W.Va. — Ground was broken at the future home of the new Spring Mills medical office building on Wednesday. The three story, 40,000 square foot facility, will be located off of Interstate 81 — exit 20 — and be situated on more[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Jan. 18
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AVALANCHE BURIES HOTEL IN ITALY The landslide in an earthquake-hit zone covers the four-star spa[Read More…]
Poll: West Virginians favor fixing Affordable Care Act
Replacement plan should be in place before repeal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC) today released results of a statewide poll of voters that shows West Virginians overwhelmingly want a replacement plan before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed. Public Policy Polling surveyed 1,128 West Virginia voters earlier this month and found[Read More…]
NCWV Media hiring editorial staffers
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — NCWV Media, publishers of The Exponent Telegram, The State Journal, NCWV Life Magazine, The Preston News & Journal, The Fairmont News, The Bridgeport News and the Weston News, is expanding its news team. Editor John Miller said, “We’re looking for the right person to grow with us.”[Read More…]
Gov. Justice eliminating five staff cars from Governor’s Office
Release from the Governor’s Office: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced he is cutting five taxpayer-funded vehicles from his office. The cars were previously used by representatives of the Governor’s Office. In the face of a major state budget crisis, Governor Justice’s office is setting an example for[Read More…]
Senate President Carmichael supports reduction in educational bureaucracy
Release from the Office of Senate President Mitch Carmichael: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senate President Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, congratulated Gov. Jim Justice on his successful inauguration ceremony yesterday, and said he is looking forward to working with the new administration as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session. “Governor Justice’s[Read More…]
Register today for Feb. 3 AP Legislative Lookahead
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Online registration is now open for the Associated Press’ 2017 Legislative Lookahead. Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, said the Lookahead is set for Friday, Feb. 3, in the conference room of The Charleston Gazette-Mail at 1001 Virginia St., Charleston, W.Va. 25301. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-ap-legislative-lookahead-tickets-31156682476?aff=es2 “Please join[Read More…]
