By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At least as far as education goes, Gov. Jim Justice’s inauguration speech Monday was surprising — given the fact he was short on specifics during his campaign.  “Today, I have an education plan right here,” the Democrat said, holding up a blue[Read More…]

By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va.  — Recently in Washington, D.C., U.S. Rep. David McKinley crossed paths with Vice President-elect Mike Pence, a former congressman himself. “He said, ‘McKinley, buckle up for the next four years. You’re going to go on a ride like never before,’” McKinley[Read More…]

By CRAIG HOWELL The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va.  — A manufacturing facility initially announced four years ago is closer to becoming a reality, with expectations of opening sometime in 2018. Area government and development officials announced Tuesday that Pietro Fiorentini USA has finalized an agreement to purchase 26.4 acres[Read More…]

By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va.  — West Virginia Business College’s accrediting agency did not renew its certification, but school officials said they already intended to move in a different direction because the U.S. Department of Education no longer recognizes the accrediting organization in question. Although some fear[Read More…]

By BAYLI HELMICK The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va.  — Students at Buckhannon-Upshur Middle School participated in the “Get a Life” program Tuesday, developed by Fairmont State University for state Treasure John Perdue’s NetWorth Program to teach children about managing financial situations through a budget system. The students are shown information about what their[Read More…]

By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald MAXWELTON, W.Va. — Despite promises that regular commercial air service would return to Greenbrier Valley Airport this week, officials here remain frustrated by what they say are irregular, truncated flight schedules provided by Via Airlines. “It’s an ad hoc schedule,” said airport manager Stephen Snyder[Read More…]

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. OBAMA COMMUTES CHELSEA MANNING’S PRISON SENTENCE The president’s action in his final days[Read More…]

Press Release: Increase to impact customers in 10 counties in southwestern West Virginia HURRICANE, W.Va. — Disposal Service, Incorporated, a public utility, has filed an application for increased rates with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia. The proposed increased rates and charges will impact certain customers in Boone, Cabell, Calhoun, Kanawha,[Read More…]

Press Release: Increase to impact customers in 11 counties in central West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Waste Management of West Virginia, Inc., a motor carrier and public utility, has filed with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia an application containing increased rates and charges for furnishing solid waste transportation service[Read More…]