By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An attempt to follow Vermont’s lead and allow lower-cost prescription drugs into West Virginia from Canada was halted after lawmakers decided to study the idea instead. House Bill 2319 — proposed by Delegate Mick Bates, D-Raleigh — would[Read More…]
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‘Being free came at a price:’ Speaker delivers fiery sermon at MLK Day celebration in Lewisburg
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Attendance at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lewisburg was somewhat dampened by the frigid Monday temperatures, but a fiery sermon delivered by keynote speaker Jeff C. Woods soon dispelled the chill in the air. “Being free came at a price,”[Read More…]
West Virginia Independence Hall offers Victorian-style valentines in Wheeling
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Independence Hall is offering patrons a historic way to deliver a special Valentine’s Day gift this year. Area residents can visit the hall today through Feb. 14 and rent a historic post office box for a specified amount.[Read More…]
Manchin releases resource list for West Virginians impacted by the government shutdown
The Inter-Mountain WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is releasing information to help West Virginians impacted by the government shutdown. The list of resources includes information about how to obtain unemployment benefits, food assistance, loans, as well as, information on how to work with utility, cell phone, and[Read More…]
Slick chicks: Local resident invents Alexa-enabled automatic pet door
Mountain Messenger ALDERSON, W.Va. — Timothy Luce has invented an automatic chicken and pet door called “Slick Chick” that you can open and close with Alexa, a smartphone, tablet, or set to open on a schedule or in sync with the sun. The Luce family lives on a historic farm,[Read More…]
Oglebay’s West Spa named among America’s top 100 spas
Press Release from Oglebay Park: WHEELING, W. Va. – Annually, Spas of America releases a list of the Top 100 Spas across the country. The 2018 results are in, and The West Spa at Oglebay has landed a coveted spot on this national list – www.spasofamerica.com/spas-of-america-top-100-spas-of-2018. Ranked #68 out[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, January 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SENATE GOP MOVES ON TRUMP PROPOSAL TO END SHUTDOWN Democrats are expected to balk at[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 22
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 14th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Preston County/Monongalia County Day; Upper House and Upper Senate Rotundas; Motorola, Upper House Walkway (1 Table). SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda: RESOLUTIONS SR 14: Celebrating achievements and[Read More…]
No action on W.Va. House Bill 2070 to remove motorcycle helmet requirement
By Erica Young West Virginia Press Capitol Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After much discussion, the West Virginia House of Delegates’ Technology and Infrastructure Committee moved to lay over a decision on Bill 2070 until its next meeting. The bill — introduced on Jan. 9 by Delegates John Kelly, R-Wood, and Scott[Read More…]
