WVU Today On July 1, 1993, West Virginia University formally dedicated the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences in honor of the Eberly family—and 25 years later, the College’s dedication to a liberal arts and sciences education is as strong as ever. On August 21, 2018, the Eberly College will[Read More…]
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Historic St. Albans Church celebrates 150th anniversary on Saturday
St. ALBANS, W.Va. — One of the iconic churches in West Virginia will celebrate its 150thanniversary this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18-19. First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans —well-known as a landmark with its signature bell tower — is located at Kanawha Terrace and 3rdAvenue in downtown St. Albans. The church[Read More…]
Annual flea market set for Saturday at Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Elizabeth Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting its annual flea market Saturday, Aug. 18, at the 108 Oakwood Road, Charleston. In its 26th year, the massive flea market features toys, baby items, housewares, tools, home decor, furniture, outdoor items, clothing, linens, electronics, books. and music & art items.[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, August 16
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW PRIESTS ‘WEAPONIZED’ THEIR FAITH Roman Catholic priests across Pennsylvania used religious rituals, symbols of[Read More…]
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Davis resigns; Justice Workman defiant: ‘There is no basis for my impeachment’
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Chief Justice Margaret Workman had a message Tuesday for those expecting her to resign: she’s not going anywhere. Workman issued a statement Tuesday afternoon after speculation grew that she might resign. The statement came after Justice Robin Davis announced[Read More…]
Rep. Jenkins files candidacy for WV Supreme Court opening
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., announced Tuesday he has filed to run for one of the vacant seats on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. “As a public servant, I took a solemn oath to always uphold our God-given constitutional rights,[Read More…]
WV Senators receive draft rules for Supreme Court impeachment trials
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State senators Tuesday received copies of draft rules for sitting as a Court of Impeachment for the trials of three West Virginia Supreme Court justices, and are scheduled to convene Monday at the Capitol to approve the 10-page document. “I wish we[Read More…]
West Virginia congressional delegation’s Manchin, Capito, McKinley weigh in on stopped pipelines
By KATE MISHKIN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three members of West Virginia’s congressional delegation have weighed in on two controversial natural gas pipelines, urging federal regulators to keep building them. In a letter dated Monday, Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va. urged[Read More…]
Outcry prompts Jefferson BOE to ask for more data on Rockwool plant in Eastern Panhandle
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — More than 30 parents and community members spoke at The Jefferson County Board of Education meeting last night about their environmental concerns regarding the Rockwool facility, sparking the board to ask the facility to conduct a Human Health Risk assessment. Some[Read More…]