From The Times West Virginian: FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A free old-time fiddling performance by Doug Van Gundy, a master-fiddler and an eighth-generation West Virginian, and Annie Stroud, his apprentice, will be hosted by the The Frank and Jane WV Folklife Center at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, according to a[Read More…]
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Editorial: Voter turnout impressive, but civic duty continues
From The Journal of Martinsburg: We all survived another election — perhaps barely, as parts of the nation still grapple with results. As we prepare to dine with our families and give thanks this week, residents of the Mountain State can indeed be grateful. We not only exercised our civic[Read More…]
Editorial: Big changes in the works at Marshall’s business college
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: The Elizabeth McDowell Lewis College of Business at Marshall University received the largest donation in its history recently when Brad Smith, CEO and chairman of software company Intuit, and his wife, Alys, announced they were giving the school $25 million. The donation allows the business[Read More…]
Editorial: Emotions, ratings and freedom of the press
From The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: For now, CNN’s Jim Acosta is back in the White House and freedom of the press advocates can claim victory. But there is concern that the victory may be temporary, that a promised “code of conduct” will lead to more White House ejections and[Read More…]
Wayne, Boone counties, W.Va., eyed for development by Hatfield-McCoy ATV Trails
By Rick Steelhammer Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New units of the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system could take shape next year in Wayne and Boone counties, thanks to grants from the Federal Highway Administration’s Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails program. Expected to reopen next summer is the Hatfield-McCoy Trails’ Ivy Branch[Read More…]
Southern W.Va. officials uncertain of financial impact of closing portion of Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail
Pocahontas Trail section to be replaced by l0nger trail By Greg Jordan Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The impending closure of a portion of the Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail could impact the local tourism industry, and it has caught the attention of local officials. Mercer County Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive[Read More…]
Holdren new managing editor of The Register-Herald of Beckley, W.Va.
By Jessica Farrish The Register-Herald of Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Wendy Holdren, an award-winning Register-Herald journalist who hails from Wyoming County, has been appointed managing editor of the daily newspaper in Beckley. “I could not be more pleased to have a person of Wendy’s character and integrity to help lead[Read More…]
Opinion: WVSOS Warner calls for oversight of WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management
Release from the Office of the W.Va. Secretary of State: The WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management (BRIM) is the state agency that is responsible for handling lawsuits brought against any and all state, county and municipal governments. Earlier this year, 10 former employees of the WV Secretary of State’s Office jointly[Read More…]
Media Alert: Gov. Justice press conference on grants at 1 p.m. today in Lewisburg, W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice will hold a 1 p.m. press conference on today, Nov. 19 to discuss Land and Water Grants and Recycling Assistance Grants. The Press Conference will be held at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Conference Center in Lewisburg, WV. 400 N Lee St,[Read More…]
