By JOSELYN KING, Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — Republican candidate for West Virginia governor Woody Thrasher spent 35 years building a succesful engineering business, and now he wants to build up West Virginia. Thrasher, a former state commerce secretary, visited Wheeling on Wednesday. He is owner of the Thrasher Group, a[Read More…]

By Jordan Nelson, The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Schools in Raleigh County recycled 374.8 tons of material during the 2018-19 school year, and they were awarded for their achievements Wednesday with several prizes from the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority (RCSWA). The RCSWS started the School Recycling Program in Fall 2001. During[Read More…]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will announce regional winners of the “Kids Kick Opioids” PSA contest. The Attorney General will also be available to take questions and provide members of the media with updates about various ongoing projects within the office, including drug initiatives, robocall developments[Read More…]

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A Harpers Ferry woman has admitted in federal court her role in a drug-selling operation across Berkeley and Jefferson counties. Amy Little, 45, of Harpers Ferry, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful use of communication facility, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell said in a press release. Little[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, May 24, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PM MAY TO LEAVE DOWNING STREET Theresa May announces she will step down as U.K. Conservative[Read More…]

By Jake Zuckerman, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Legislature passed a bill Monday intended to sweeten the economic landscape for businesses in the state’s medical marijuana business. Senate Bill 1037 removes restrictions on growers and processors that would have prevented them from serving as dispensaries as well. Other changes[Read More…]

By Eddie Trizzino, imes West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Allen Myers’ favorite carnival ride is the Paratrooper. He owns a model of the spinning umbrella ride built in 1970, and restored it in 2009. He brings it to fairs and festivals throughout West Virginia, where it has been a staple[Read More…]

By SAMANTHA PERRY Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUE FIELD, W.Va. — A mystery has evolved in Bluefield surrounding one of the city’s historic landmarks. Officials, residents and visitors are scratching their heads and asking the question, “Who painted the tank?” And, perhaps more importantly, why paint it lemon-lime green? The query[Read More…]