From The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va. WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. Senators are urging the the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take specific, concrete steps to improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps. U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Jon Tester, D-Mont., sent[Read More…]
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Fairview, W.Va. to upgrade water filtration system
By Eric Hrin for Times West Virginian FAIRVIEW, W.Va. – The Town of Fairview is seeking a grant to upgrade its water filtration system. According to Marion County Health Department Administrator Lloyd White, Fairview recently applied to the George W. Bowers Family Charitable Trust for a grant of around $25,000[Read More…]
W.Va. Sen. Manchin aids in legislation aiming to change opioid labeling
By Wendy Holdren for The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va. WASHINGTON — Two U.S. Senators introduced a piece of legislation Thursday which would prohibit the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from allowing opioids to be labeled for intended use of “around-the clock, long-term opioid treatment.” The FDA Opioid Labeling Accuracy Act,[Read More…]
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Weirton Greek Festival opens for 32nd year in W.Va.
Craig Howell for The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — For 32 years, All Saints Greek Orthodox Church has opened its doors to the community to showcase its spirit of volunteerism and friendship. That tradition continues this week with the Weirton Greek Festival, which kicked off Thursday with a ribbon-cutting[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, July 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, July 12, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers 1. Trump drops push for census citizenship question President Trump said Thursday he[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Special arrangements possible for media at July 12 Chris Cline celebration of life
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A special section will be reserved for members of the media who RSVP in order to provide respect to the family grieving at this time. Contact: Joe Carey (304) 549-3286 [email protected] NOTE: All media wishing to attend the service should RSVP to [email protected]. The family will not take questions and[Read More…]
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W.Va. teachers union says it will sue to stop charter schools law
The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A sweeping West Virginia GOP education bill that allows the creation of charter schools violates the state Constitution, according to a teachers union that plans to sue over the legislation. The West Virginia Education Association released a statement Wednesday saying it has sent a[Read More…]
