CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is accepting nominations for the 2016 Adam R. Kelly Premier Journalist Award through July 1. The award is the highest individual honor bestowed by the West Virginia Press Association. It’s given each year in recognition of an individual’s service to the newspapers in the state, the West Virginia[Read More…]
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WV OMEGA raises $75,235 for Children’s Home Society
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), an organization representing convenience stores, independent grocers and petroleum marketers across West Virginia, raised $75,235 to help the children and families cared for by the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia during the “Every Child Deserves A Loving Home”[Read More…]
Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia celebrates its 20th anniversary on June 20, West Virginia Day
BECKLEY, W.Va. – It was the first of its kind in the nation and the craft industry’s top trade publication described it as “West Virginia’s Bold Experiment.” Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia is turning 20-years old next week and will celebrate its anniversary on June 20, West Virginia Day. The dream of former Governor Gaston Caperton[Read More…]
State Treasurer’s unclaimed property effort surpasses fiscal 2015 totals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer John Perdue’s unclaimed property division has already returned $12.2 million during fiscal 2016, easily surpassing fiscal 2015’s $9.1 million figure. The surge represents a 34 percent increase in dollar value and 1,300 additional claims filed than in fiscal 2015, with nearly an entire month to[Read More…]
Obituary: Dallas ‘Skeet’ E. Cripe
Father of Kelly Stadelman passes in Indiana MILFORD, Ind. — Dallas “Skeet” E. Cripe, 81, of Milford, died at his home Sunday, June 5, 2016. He was born Sept. 22, 1934, in Goshen to Ray and Minnie (Smith) Cripe. On May 20, 1961, he married Frances Lambright at St. Mark’s[Read More…]
Political Column: It isn’t what a leader says, it’s what they do
By Greg Kozera We all know the person. They tell you about all the great things they have done and all they will do for you and your organization. When it is time to show up and work they are nowhere to be found. They always have an excuse. Talk[Read More…]
W. Va. House approves FY 2017 budget, tobacco tax hike
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. —The West Virginia House of Delegates has approved a budget for fiscal year 2017. The House approved its budget measure in a 84-15 vote Monday afternoon. Senate Bill 1013, the budget bill, will return for the Senate to allow senators to consider changes[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin statement on Fiscal Year 2017 budget negotiations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin this weekend released the following statement regarding Fiscal Year 2017 budget negotiations: “As part of the ongoing budget negotiations, many members of the Legislature have expressed a desire to assist PEIA recipients in avoiding greater increases in their premiums. I agree with their concern, and[Read More…]
This Week in West Virginia History
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. June 15, 1880: Musician Blind Alfred Reed was born in Floyd County, Virginia, though he spent most of his life in West Virginia. He[Read More…]
Shale Insight 2016 energized with regional oil & gas partnership
MSC, OOGA, WVONGA partnership advances stronger industry voice, collaboration CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The sixth annual Shale Insight Conference — set for Sept. 21-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh — will represent a joint-hosting partnership of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, Ohio Oil and Gas Association and West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association Noting that[Read More…]