CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a 16-state alliance urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review, and ultimately overturn, a ruling that halted construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, a decision that could unnecessarily block pipeline construction and impede economic growth nationwide. The coalition’s brief,[Read More…]
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New W.Va. Autumn Colors Express excursions to be announced Friday
By Phil Kabler for HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. – After innumerable obstacles, setbacks and delays, organizers of fall train excursions that will replace the long-running New River Train said Wednesday they will make an official launch announcement Friday, Aug. 2, and plan to put tickets on sale Monday, Aug. 5.[Read More…]
Millions of visitors to Marion Co., W.Va. each year
By Eric Hrin for Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Visitors spent nearly $13 million on lodging last year in Marion County, according to a recent study commissioned by the Marion Convention and Visitors Bureau. According to the study by Randall Travel Marketing of North Carolina, total lodging expenditures were[Read More…]
W.Va. New River Health to offer mobile dental unit, chiropractic care
By Jessica Farrish for The Register-Herald SOPHIA, W.Va. — New River Health Association is now offering chiropractic care at the Scarbro location and will be offering mobile dental services in Raleigh, Fayette and Nicholas counties this year, New River Health CEO John Schultz announced on Wednesday. Schultz gave the news during an open house[Read More…]
Sustainability a main pillar of 24th World Scout Jamboree in W.Va.
By Jordyn Johnson for The Charleston Gazette-Mail GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — According to Scout Law, “A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.” The law doesn’t say anything about being sustainable or environmentally friendly, but at the 24th World Scout Jamboree at[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, August 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, August 1, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. Biden, Harris lead 2nd night of Democrats’ debates Former Vice President Joe[Read More…]
WV Press convention focus of state’s media industry
Association celebrates 150 years of service this weekend in Morgantown CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Media from across the state will gather in Morgantown this weekend for the largest annual press event in the state: The West Virginia Press Association Convention. “The WVPA celebrates 150 years of service to the newspaper industry[Read More…]
W.Va. AG Morrisey, 15 other states file brief requesting U.S. Supreme Court to hear, overturn pipeline delay
From The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says that a 16-state alliance has formed to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to review, and ultimately overturn, a ruling that halted construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. The alliance believes that the U.S. Court of Appeals[Read More…]
Transportation bill heading to U.S. Senate floor
By Taylor Stuck HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A transportation infrastructure bill moving through the U.S. Senate will pair nicely with West Virginia’s Roads to Prosperity program, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said Tuesday. America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 passed out of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on Tuesday[Read More…]