The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Secretary of State Mac Warner is announcing the official candidate registration dates for a Special Election called by Governor Jim Justice to fill the unexpired term of Justice Menis Ketchum on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Justice Ketchum resigned effective Friday. The Special[Read More…]
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Gee says he didn’t hear sex abuse allegations against Ohio State doctor
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 100 former students have reported to a law firm “firsthand accounts of sexual misconduct” allegedly committed by the late Ohio State University Dr. Richard Strauss, according to an Ohio State news release. But West Virginia University President Gordon Gee, who[Read More…]
Kentucky pharmacist charged with making illicit meds
HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The owner and operator of a Kentucky pharmacy near the West Virginia border has been charged in federal court of making custom oxycodone and hydrocodone pills to fill prescriptions for patients at two pill mills in West Virginia and one in Virginia. A criminal information[Read More…]
Historic National Road to mark bicentennial in Wheeling
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A special celebration is planned Wednesday in North Wheeling to mark the 200th anniversary of the National Road’s arrival in the city. The Victorian Old Town Association is organizing the free festivities. The public event starts at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Is betting on the future of sports wagering
By SCOTT McCLOSKEY The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack is seeking workers for “anticipated” sports betting in an effort to be up and running in the coming months. On Monday, the facility held a job fair and a second is planned for next week. West[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, July 31
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES RAGE ON Twin wildfires in Northern California threaten some 10,000 homes and pose[Read More…]
Register at online at Eventbrite for WVPA Convention 2018 Aug. 9-11
Get a WVPA room discount at Embassy Suites in Charleston if you book by July 31. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration is now open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2018 WVPA Convention, Aug. 9-11, in Charleston. “The WVPA is partnering with WVU’s Academic Media Day program. It’s an excellent opportunity for[Read More…]
Diversified Gas & Oil buys EQT assets in southern West Virginia
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Alabama-based oil and gas company bought a swath of EQT assets in the southern half of West Virginia, along with other spots in Appalachia, earlier this month. The $575 million deal between Diversified Gas & Oil and drilling company EQT closed[Read More…]
Several WV providers competing for piece of $1.98B in broadband funds
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several West Virginia internet providers are in the thick of competing for a piece of $1.98 billion in federal funding to expand rural internet access. The Federal Communications Commission’s Connect America Fund Phase II reverse auction began July 24. The purpose of[Read More…]