By ANDREW BROWN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a hatchet and a tackle box for props, Jim Justice took to the podium on the West Virginia Capitol steps Monday, after being sworn in as the state’s 36th governor. In the folksy manner that was often seen on the campaign trail,[Read More…]
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Morrisey begins second term as WV Attorney General
By MATT DELLINGER The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was sworn into office on Monday after winning re-election in November. “This is a terrific and historic day for West Virginia,” Morrisey said. “We’re excited to roll up our sleeves and begin this second term.” Morrisey is the[Read More…]
Despite issues facing state, Del. Hartman positive about future
By MATTHEW BURDETTE The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Despite the fiscal woes facing the Mountain State, local officials remain positive following the inauguration of West Virginia’s 36th governor, Jim Justice on Monday. Delegate Bill Hartman, D-W.Va., said that despite the many issues that will face legislators at the start of[Read More…]
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital to become part of Mon Health system
By JOHN MILLER The Exponent Telegram Mon Health and the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent to pursue a combined integrated health delivery system designed to complement and enhance healthcare for patients in Lewis County and the surrounding region. When the transaction is[Read More…]
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner’s son honored with Purple Heart
By JANET METZER The Intelligener/Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia native Steven Warner and his engineering unit were clearing a dirt road of improvised explosive devices in April 2010 in Afghanistan when their vehicle was hit by a Taliban IED. Almost six years later, the retired Army captain —[Read More…]
New Gov. Jim Justice welcomes guests at inaugural ball
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — At his inaugural ball at the Greenbrier on Monday night, newly minted as the state’s chief executive, Gov. Jim Justice interrupted the music and festivities for a moment to encourage those in attendance to have some fun. And then Justice[Read More…]
WV contractors group encouraged by Gov. Justice’s infrastructure proposals
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice’s proposal to sell $1.4 billion or more in bonds to fund highways and infrastructure projects reached a receptive audience in West Virginia Contractors Association Executive Director Mike Clowser. “It sounds like he is making an investment in infrastructure a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, Jan. 17
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW TRUMP PAID HOMAGE TO KING’S LEGACY After roiling the waters in a[Read More…]
Justice takes oath as WV governor; ceremony today at Capitol
Staff reports Charleston Gazette-Mail Although the pageantry is set for later today, Jim Justice is now officially West Virginia’s governor. The coal and farming magnate and resort owner took the oath of office at 12:01 a.m. in the chapel at The Greenbrier resort, which he owns. The resort posted a[Read More…]
It’s Inauguration Day in West Virginia
By DANIEL TYSON The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At 1 p.m. today, Jim Justice will publicly be sworn in as the 36th governor of West Virginia. But 13 hours prior, at midnight, Justice will take the oath of office during a small, private ceremony at The Greenbrier Chapel surrounded by[Read More…]
