Mineral Daily News-Tribune KEYSER, W.Va. — West Virginia Governor Jim Justice proclaimed Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, as Frosty the Snowman Day in West Virginia. The song “Frosty the Snowman” was written by Walter “Jack” Rollin of Keyser and first released on Dec. 14, 1950. Delegate Gary Howell presented Keyser City[Read More…]
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Downloadable archaeology activity book about Monongahela National Forest for kids now available
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — AmeriCorps members serving with the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area recently developed an activity book to educate youth about archaeology and promote heritage resources on Monongahela National Forest. The book features line drawings of iconic historic properties on the Forest, and includes educational activities such as[Read More…]
Public employees, unions, make feelings known during PEIA public hearing in Charleston
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There might not be any major changes or cost increases over the next two years for members of the state Public Employees Insurance Agency, but state workers, teachers and union representatives still made their opinions known. The PEIA[Read More…]
Huntington is the epicenter of recovery, national drug policy director says
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When James Carroll, deputy director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, read about what Huntington was doing to combat the opioid epidemic, he decided he needed to see it in person. Carroll spent Tuesday touring the city, meeting with the[Read More…]
Gerald Lang to retire, Joan Neff to serve as WVU Tech Interim Campus President
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — After more than 40 years of experience in higher education leadership within the WVU system, Gerald Lang will retire as WVU Tech’s interim campus president, effective Jan. 1. Joan Neff, who has been serving as campus provost at WVU Tech since May,[Read More…]
Huntington Bank donates $2 million toward business startup facility at WVU’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Fuel makes an engine run, and two gifts from Huntington Bank will help provide fuel for the new Startup Engine business accelerator at the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics. Huntington has committed $2 million to the Startup Engine, including a[Read More…]
BRIM: Warner criticixsm of settlements brings opportunity to educate legislators
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Board of Risk and Insurance Management executive director Mary Jane Pickens said she hopes to use criticism of BRIM by Secretary of State Mac Warner as an opportunity to educate legislators about how BRIM actually works. “We will certainly defend how we[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, December 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT’S NEXT FOR SWEEPING CRIMINAL JUSTICE BILL After the Senate passes a sweeping criminal justice[Read More…]
Opinion: Freedom of speech and the responsibilities of a free press
The Freedom of the press follows the right of free speech for all citizens. A free and unbiased press should never challenge the right of an individual or group to express an opinion, nor should it dampen expression of free speech by demonizing the source. The press has a responsibility[Read More…]
