CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The National Association of Secretaries of State has announced that West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner and Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar have been appointed National Co-Chairs of the NASS Elections Committee by NASS President and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate. “I am extremely[Read More…]
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WVU Expert: ‘Red flag’ laws would be upheld under court challenge
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A West Virginia University law professor believes ‘red flag’ laws, if challenged in court, would be upheld. John Taylor, Jackson Kelly Professor of Law in the College of Law, calls the proposals being floated in the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton “compromise measures.” NOTE: West[Read More…]
W.Va. State Fair is ready to roll out new fare, musical acts, daily midway shows
By Michelle James, Register-Herald of Beckley FAIRLEA, W.Va. — When the last carnival ride packs up, final elephant ear is served and the remaining horse trailer pulls away each year, the digital sign welcoming visitors to the State Fair of West Virginia changes track, beginning a 365-day countdown to the[Read More…]
Employees told during W.Va. meeting that Ohio Valley Medical, East Ohio Regional to Close in 60-90 Days
By ALAN OLSON, The News-Register of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — Employees leaving meetings Wednesday in Wheeling and Martins Ferry concerning the future of Ohio Valley Medical Center and East Ohio Regional Hospital said they were told the two hospitals would close in 60 to 90 days. Most of those leaving[Read More…]
Coal Exchange Building sells for $500,000 at auction
By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A landmark “skyscraper” in downtown Huntington has been sold. The Coal Exchange Building at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 11th Street sold for $500,000 during a public auction Thursday in the lobby on the ground floor of the historic[Read More…]
W.Va. Gov. Justice releases statement on possible OVMC closure in Wheeling, W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling announced plans to close in October. “I have directed members of my administration to dig deep to see what kind of help the State can offer to try to stop Ohio Valley Medical Center[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Cramer introduce resolution honoring battling of the Bulge 75th Anniversary
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced a resolution to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. “Now therefore be it resolved,” the resolution states, “that the Senate commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Aug. 9
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. STORMS BREW AHEAD OF TRUMP’S GOLF HOLIDAY With his poll numbers stalled[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Partners to sign compact to help grow W.Va. Aerospace Industry
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) along with officials from Marshall University, Yeager Airport and the West Virginia Department of Commerce will sign an Aerospace Partnership Compact to drive educational and economic advances in West Virginia on Friday at 11 a.m. WHAT: West Virginia[Read More…]