Governor, Tourism Office to lead a weeklong celebration of the state’s 156thbirthday Press Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Day is next week, and Governor Jim Justice wants all West Virginians and those who love the state to help celebrate on social media. From Friday, June[Read More…]
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Participants set for 2019 South Atlantic League Home Run Derby, All-Star game in Charleston, W.Va.
The W.Va. Power’s Jake Anchia joins the league’s top three home run leaders in Home Run Derby CHARLESTON, W. Va. (June 14, 2019) – The West Virginia Power is excited to announce the eight participants in the 2019 South Atlantic League Home Run Derby, presented by Segra, scheduled for 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Martinsburg, W.Va., police uses ‘Drug House Ordinance’ to close three locations
By Kelsie LeRose, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Martinsburg Police Department recently began the process of shutting down three more drug houses under the City’s “Drug House Ordinance.” These problem houses, Chief of Police Maury Richards said, had been the source of 62 police calls for service[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, June 14
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, June 14, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. US, IRAN TRADE ACCUSATIONS The U.S. military releases video it says shows Iran’s[Read More…]
Gov. Justice says W.Va. revenue grew 11.5 percent this fiscal year
By Jake Jarvis, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice called a press conference Wednesday afternoon and discussed revenue numbers that Senate Republicans already had released. The press conference came amid a growing feud between Justice and Senate leaders, particularly between Sen. Craig Blair, who has defended the[Read More…]
W.Va. officials slam Bloomberg’s energy plan
By JESS MANCINI, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A former New York City mayor’s pledge to spend $500 million on the Beyond Carbon initiative would be better spent on research into cleaner-burning fuels, a West Virginia congressman said Tuesday. Michael Bloomberg on Friday announced he’ll spend the half-billion dollars[Read More…]
National teachers union president: W.Va. education bill ‘a mockery’
By Ryan Quinn, Charleston Gazette-Mail National American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten flew into West Virginia on Wednesday and argued against parts of the state Senate’s education bill, which she called “a mockery” and “a sham.” West Virginia public school workers, including members of the AFT union, have held[Read More…]
Wild, Wonderful Krodel Park in W.Va.: New additions draw more visitors
By Beth Sergent, Point Pleasant Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Though Memorial Day Weekend is typically busy at Krodel Park, this year attendance was amplified. One might say, something was definitely in the water and not just the 22-acre lake. Point Pleasant’s new splash pad opened that weekend and since[Read More…]
W.Va. gubernatorial candidate Thrasher talks platform, ‘leadership void’ in Charleston
By Eddie Trizzino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – For years now, Woody Thrasher has been hearing encouragement from his friends and colleagues to make a run for governor. Up until now it had always been just encouragement, because the Bridgeport-based business owner was still grinding away with his family[Read More…]
