U.S. Sen. Capito’s campaign inspiring girls From The Inter-Mountain of Elkins, W.Va. Most West Virginians would agree that old, illogical barriers to women in many careers ought to be lowered, we feel certain. Yet in some ways, we still have a long way to go in gender equality. One study,[Read More…]
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Study shows WVU athletics an economic engine
By Bob Hertzel, Times West Virginian of Fairmont, W.Va. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — During his first four and a half years as West Virginia’s athletic director, Shane Lyons found himself getting one question asked repeatedly, however he couldn’t answer it. “What’s the economic impact of WVU athletics to the state? What’s[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Governor, First Lady to celebrate West Virginia’s 156th Birthday at State Culture Center at 11 a.m. today
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice will celebrate West Virginia’s 156th birthday today with several events at the State Culture Center. At 11:00 a.m. the ceremonial state birthday cake will be cut, followed by an award presentation for the First Lady’s Art Series Show Choir at 11:30[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, June 20
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 20, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. IRAN SHOOTS DOWN US DRONE AMID SPIRALING TENSIONS The Revolutionary Guard says[Read More…]
Estimates ahead of census show population falling in Charleston and Huntington, W.Va.
By Travis Crum, The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington HUNTINGTON, W.Va.— Only 32 of West Virginia’s 232 incorporated cities and towns experienced population increases from 2010 to 2018, according to estimates released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite being the state’s two most populated cities, Charleston and Huntington recorded losing[Read More…]
U.S. Senators Manchin, Capito announce $250 for Bluefield, W.Va., water, waste disposal
Release from the office of U.S. Senator Joe Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $250,000 for the Bluewell Public Service District through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grant Program.[Read More…]
US Supreme Court to conference on W.Va. impeachment appeal this fall
By Lacie Pierson, The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Justices on the Supreme Court of the United States will consider in the fall whether they will give further consideration of appeals regarding the impeachment of a West Virginia Supreme Court justice. The cases of West Virginia Senate v. Workman and[Read More…]
W.Va.’s Bluefield State College announces free tuition for qualified students
By GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A local college announced Tuesday that it is now offering free tuition for qualified students enrolled in one of more than a dozen programs its officials said are “high-skilled, high-demand programs.” Bluefield State College has announced its new Blue and Gold[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates sets aside additional money for secondary road maintenance
By Steve Allen Adams, The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With potholes on the minds of constituents across the state, the House of Delegates approved additional funding Tuesday for secondary road maintenance. Delegates voted Tuesday afternoon on House Bill 154 and 155, providing more than $50 million in additional[Read More…]
