By Matt Combs, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — It would seem like one of the keywords in West Virginia the past few years has been broadband. From politicians, at all levels, to economic experts, all seem to agree that broadband is essential to progress in the Mountain State but few can handle[Read More…]
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Save the date: WV Press Convention set for Aug. 2-3 at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown
Supreme Court, Brooke Brown and state officials highlight guest list MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With a celebration observing the West Virginia Press Association’s 150th anniversary, the 2019 WVPA Convention offers media and guests some unique opportunities. Highlighting the convention — set for Aug. 2-3 at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown — will[Read More…]
Hatfield-McCoy Trail in Mercer County, W.Va., to celebrate anniversary
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BRAMWELL, W.Va. — A local ATV trail has hit a milestone mark of more than 50,000 trail permits sold in 2018 as it approaches its seventh anniversary this Memorial Day weekend in Mercer County. “It opened on Memorial Day weekend six years ago, so[Read More…]
Gov. Justice to appoint Chuck Little to W.Va. House of Delegates District 9 seat
From the office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Tomorrow, Gov. Jim Justice will appoint Chuck Little of Davisville to the House of Delegates, District 9, serving Wirt and Wood Counties. Little will fill the seat previously held by Del. Ray Hollen who resigned this month. Little will be sworn in[Read More…]
Gov. Justice amends W.Va legislative special session call to include technical veto and supplemental appropriation bills
From the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced that he is adding 30 bills to the proclamation calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in special session to focus on education betterment. Included are bills that were vetoed by Gov. Justice after the 2019[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, May 20
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 20, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP WARNS IRAN NOT TO THREATEN AMERICA The president tweets about Iran’s “official[Read More…]
Media Alert: Graphic available on W.Va. Fiscal Notes
‘Financial Snapshot’ graphic new service to West Virginia newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with weekly “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. This week’s graphic addresses Legislative Fiscal Notes. Below the graphic is a link to[Read More…]
Inmates at W.Va Northern Regional Jail Corrections Center build flag boxes for families of veterans
Joselyn King, Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The box containing a deceased veteran’s flag means a lot to surviving family members, and perhaps just as much to the jail inmate who crafted it. Inmates at the West Virginia Northern Regional Jail Corrections Center have the opportunity to learn woodworking skills[Read More…]
