CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IMPEACHMENT WITNESS SAYS KEY WORD OMITTED FROM TRANSCRIPT Alexander Vindman, an Army[Read More…]

From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When samples from the Mars 2020 expedition eventually make their way to Earth, the scientists of tomorrow will have a Mountaineer to thank. West Virginia University geologist Kathy Benison is representing the Mountain State as one of 10 scientists selected as a Return Sample Selection Participating Scientist for[Read More…]

From the Office of the Governor: CLAY, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice joined leaders with the West Virginia National Guard and West Virginia Department of Education at Clay County High School today to present a check in the amount of $21,175 in Department of Education funds[Read More…]

By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG — Republican gubernatorial candidate Woody Thrasher has an aggressive plan for combating what he calls one of West Virginia’s most “significant” problems. Thrasher’s plan to address the impacts of the drug crisis on the state and its people includes expanding treatment options, restructuring[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Education Alliance has issued the following media advisory for Wednesday’s West Virginia Education Summit – Partnerships for WV Ready Graduates. The event is open to all media. Media should check in at the registration desk. Media representatives will have an opportunity to interview the following Summit presenters[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the news media across West Virginia are asked to “save-the-date” for an upcoming webinar on the state’s Campaign Finance Reporting System. The West Virginia Secretary of State office’s and West Virginia Press Association are partnering to offer the webinar, which will help news media use the[Read More…]

Company has coal mines in W.Va., Ohio and across nation From The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, WVa. — Murray Energy Corp. on Tuesday announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which the company said would allow it to access $350 million in new debtor-in-possession financing as it works[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘I WAS CONCERNED BY THE CALL’ Alexander Vindman, an Army officer at[Read More…]

By Suzanne Elliott, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The number of craft breweries in West Virginia has doubled in the last five years and more than a half dozen are in the planning stages, which means the state will be closing in on nearly three dozen beer makers. Currently,[Read More…]

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —  C.D. “Tony” Hylton III  is the former publisher of the Hinton Daily News and a member of a “West Virginia newspaper family.” His novel Enough focuses on what a positive impact a strong newspaper can have in a community. Enough is about a crusading young small town newspaper publisher who takes[Read More…]