The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and Marshall University will once again host the West Virginia Makes Festival, where a diverse audience of makers, inventors, tinkerers, entrepreneurs and students will convene. Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at the Memorial Student Center[Read More…]
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West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner takes a limo ride with Trump
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W,Va. — If you had the chance to be hermetically sealed in an armored limousine for a short ride with President Donald Trump, what would you talk about? If you’re West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner, you discuss your family,[Read More…]
West Virginia Turnpike E-ZPass deal now available
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The West Virginia Turnpike’s new E-ZPass deal is now available and passenger car motorists already with a pass are not paying any tolls at all. As part of the restructuring of the turnpike fees, the state Parkways Authority is offering an[Read More…]
Winterplace to offer scenic chairlift rides throughout October
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va — Winterplace Ski Resort will offer scenic chairlift rides throughout October for locals and tourists alike to view fall foliage. Weather permitting, scenic chairlift rides will be held on weekends from Oct. 6 through Oct. 28 from noon to 5 p.m.. “Fall lift fides are a[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, October 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FBI DELIVERS KAVANAUGH REPORT TO SENATE The Senate braces for an initial vote on the[Read More…]
Justice promises $100M to West Virginia PEIA from revenue surplus, another 5 percent teacher raise
By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Tuesday that he will commit $100 million from recent tax surpluses to fund looming cost increases to the Public Employees Insurance Agency “today.” He also promised to offer teachers and other state employees an additional 5 percent pay[Read More…]
Day-long jury selection sets stage for start of federal Loughry trial, opening today
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Opening arguments are set to begin Today in the federal criminal trial of suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry. Attorneys spent about 8½ hours Tuesday selecting a jury of 10 women and two men who will determine Loughry’s guilt or[Read More…]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker dodges removal from office
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Senate decided state Supreme Court of Appeals Justice Beth Walker should not be convicted of the lone article of impeachment for which she was charged. Instead, senators chose to censure Walker for her[Read More…]
Survey shows West Virginia seniors’ concerns over rising health care costs, Social Security
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s voters age 50 and older remain skeptical of drug companies, which they say are to blame for the rising cost of health care. Meanwhile, the future of Social Security and Medicare remain top issues of concern among that voting population. In an AARP[Read More…]