By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia’s economic future – as well as its past contributions, especially in terms of workers – was never far from Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s mind as he made his way across the Eastern Panhandle Monday. Morrisey spent time Monday morning serving[Read More…]
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Rosie the Riveters honored on Labor Day
By ERIC HRIN Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The real face of Rosie the Riveter could be seen on Labor Day in Morgantown. And it wasn’t the familiar countenance of the “Rosie the Riveter” character from the iconic campaign used in World War II to recruit women to work[Read More…]
West Virginia water crisis settlement checks may be ‘imminent’
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents and businesses affected by the 2014 Kanawha Valley water crisis could begin receiving settlement checks in the mail in a matter of weeks. In a letter dated Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services waived its right to recover portions[Read More…]
USDA launches broadband website
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald BECKELY, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched a website to inform the public on ongoing rural broadband opportunities and future opportunities and to allow for feedback. According to a release, $700 million is available every year for rural broadband connectivity projects with[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, September 4
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Sept., 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S CANDIDATE TO BE GRILLED Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begins four days of marathon hearings[Read More…]
Impact of labor unions topic at annual Labor Day picnic
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian MANNINGTON, W.Va. — After a 40-hour week, workers of all kinds normally have time to wind down on weekends before beginning the five-day cycle anew. These workers can thank labor unions for that cycle. As explained by members of the Marion County United Mine[Read More…]
Exhibit showcases history of South Charleston’s former Naval Ordnance Plant
By JENNIFER GARDNER Charleston Gazette-Mail SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Driving his moving truck into the area for the first time last year, Kyle Warmack noticed something “huge” as he looped around South Charleston on Interstate 64. “As you curve around, you see the sign,” Warmack said. “It reads ‘South Charleston[Read More…]
West Virginia man recalls working with Sen. McCain
By REBECCA CARBALLO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While working with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Capitol Hill, Charleston native Brad White said he can still remember what “the stare” looks like. “In a line of question, there was a stare and a glare,” White said. “Then he would open[Read More…]
Sports betting in West Virginia kicks off in Charles Town
By RICK KOZLOWSKI The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Sportsbook at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races kicked off just in time for football season. That was the goal of the operation as the casino held a gala opening Saturday morning just before the start of the noon games[Read More…]
Lawmakers, business leaders say West Virginia needs a permanent commerce secretary
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WHITE SULPHER SPRINGS, W.Va. — At the 82nd West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Business Summit, held at Gov. Jim Justice’s Greenbrier Resort every year, one would expect the leader of the state government’s economic arm — even the[Read More…]
