CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Everybody makes mistakes, West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jim Justice said at his party’s annual fundraising dinner Saturday — a day after it was reported that he owes $15 million in delinquent taxes and fines. “I’ve made a lot of mistakes, but I’ve got a lot of[Read More…]
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Despite sexist remarks, Trump still enjoys local support
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The initial condemnation of Donald Trump’s vulgar terms about women was quick from local voters and politicians, but none called for him to step down or withdrew their endorsement. The sharpest criticism came from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who endorses Trump and spoke at the National Republican[Read More…]
Dry spell means fall will come later than usual
By Cody Neff Register-Herald Reporter BECKLEY, W.Va. – While humans won’t be able to enjoy the changing of the seasons as much as they’d like, woodland critters are going to have a field day, according to U.S. Division of Forestry forester said. “Normally, when the seasons change, leaves will fall[Read More…]
Bethany College Inaugurates new president
By Linda Comins The Intelligencer Staff BETHANY, W.VA. – The Rev. Tamara Nichols Rodenberg was inaugurated Friday as Bethany College’s 20th president, ushering in a new era of hope and optimism for the 176-year-old institution. Rodenberg assumed the presidency in January. Several speakers at the inauguration noted the positive spirit[Read More…]
Taxes on The Greenbrier went unpaid for months
By Andrew Brown The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jim Justice had owed more than three quarters of a million dollars, for roughly half a year, for his business operations at the historic Greenbrier resort, the gem of his West Virginia business holdings. Federal tax liens and releases filed with[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Louisiana Governor to address Jefferson Jackson dinner tonight
MEDIA ADVISORY – For Planning Purposes* CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will be the keynote speaker at tonight’s 2016 Jefferson Jackson Dinner Celebration in Charleston, W.Va. The annual celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Charleston Civic Center. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the[Read More…]
Watch video now: 2016 W.Va. Gubernatorial Debate and Analysis
AARP Online Voter Guide included in video package CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association and AARP WV are pleased to be able to provide a full video online re-broadcast of the Oct. 4, 2016, W.Va.Gubernatorial Debate between Democrat Jim Justice and Republican Bill Cole and moderated by West Virginia Public[Read More…]
Advertising Column: Don’t gild the lily
By John Foust RALEIGH, NC — The cliché “gild the lily” is a misquotation of a line from Shakespeare: “To gild refined gold, to paint the lily…is wasteful and ridiculous excess.” Correctly quoted or not, this common phrase refers to the unnecessary practice of embellishing something which doesn’t need embellishing.[Read More…]
West Virginia to receive $17 Million for flood recovery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), along with Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.), announced that West Virginia will receive $17 million in disaster recovery funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block[Read More…]
WVONGA fall meeting starts Monday at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center
WHEELING, W.Va. — The West Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Association’s annual business meeting — with educational programs, committee meetings and receptions — is se for is Monday through Wednesday at Oglebay Resort & Conference Center in Wheeling. The three-day meeting will feature discussion on regulatory and environmental issues and provide the most up-to-date[Read More…]
