CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s a Valentine’s Day heartbreaker. The Webb Law Centre is continuing its annual giveaway of a free divorce to the person who, in their opinion, presents the most compelling story as to why they deserve a free divorce. This is the eight year the Charleston attorney Rusty Webb has given[Read More…]
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McKinley calls for restoration of mail service
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David B. McKinley, R-WV, introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for an end to the postal slowdown and a return to prior service standards. On July 1, 2012 the United States Postal Service (USPS) initiated an aggressive plan to cut costs by closing rural post offices, mail processing facilities, and reducing First[Read More…]
Manchin names Puccio chair of Country Roads PAC
Senator’s former chief of staff will serve as liaison to elected officials and political leaders CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced that Democratic State Party Chair Larry Puccio will step down as Party Chair to become the chairman of Manchin’s political action committee – Country Roads PAC. “From my[Read More…]
Bill to ban party chairs as lobbyists
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As it currently stands, West Virginia is one of only three states in the nation where party chairpersons also work as registered lobbyists. Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates introduced a bill Monday that would alter legislation to ban that practice in the state. “It’s[Read More…]
At the Capitol: A historic week
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The opening of 82nd session of the West Virginia Legislatie Session was a historic week at the Capitol, as Republicans took control of the Senate and House of Delegates for the first time since 1932. The Senate elected Sen. Bill Cole, R-Mercer, a Bluefield businessman who owns several car dealerships,[Read More…]
Remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A column by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Each January, we unite as communities, as a state and as a nation to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrate his dream of equality for all.Dr. King was among the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement and[Read More…]
Former Gov. Moore remembered during service at Cultural Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, U.S. Senate Joe Manchin and numerous other federal, state and local representatives were among the many West Virginians attending today’s memorial service in Charleston for former West Virginia Gov. Arch Moore who died Jan. 7, at 91. A family receiving line started at 9:30 a.m. at[Read More…]
West Virginia journalists invited to WVU’s Data Report Workshop
Free Saturday seminar offers opportunity learn of resources and techniques MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Editors and reporters from West Virginia Press Association newspapers are invited to attend an editorial workshop on Data-Driven Reporting being sponsored by the WVU Reed College of Media Alexis and Jim Pugh Innovation Lab and the Ogden Newspapers[Read More…]
Civitas hiring group editor for its Southern West Virginia newspapers
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Civitas Media, which has more than 100 publications and employs more than 1,400 people in 11 states, is looking a group editor for its southern West Virginia newspaper operations. “We’re seeking a versatile community journalist with a nose for news to take the next step and be a[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin’s State of State opens legislative session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (January 14, 2015) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Wednesday delivered the 2015 State of the State Address in the House Chamber at State Capitol Complex. Tomblin’s speech, as prepared, is as follows: Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the Legislature, members of the Board of Public Works, justices of the[Read More…]
