By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Prince Railroad Station Authority Chairman David Gay said Wednesday that group will push Amtrak to add Amtrak Express shipping service and to have an agent placed at Prince, once the group assumes ownership of the historic station. The Prince stop, built by[Read More…]
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Blennerhassett Island open for season
By WAYNE TOWNER The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will open for the 2017 season next Tuesday as visitors begin taking sternwheeler rides to visit the restored mansion and tour the historic island. With the opening of the island on May 2, visitors[Read More…]
Manchin cautiously hopeful of permanent Miners Protection Act fix
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin says he is “cautiously hopeful” of a permanent health care fix for miners after hearing support from President Donald Trump and the Senate majority leader. However, Manchin said there still may be a few hurdles in the future, saying[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 27, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S ABOUT-FACE ON NAFTA Hours after the administration threatened to pull out of the trade pact,[Read More…]
Ten business organizations host inaugural WV Corporate Responsibility Summit
Events set for Charleston on June 5, Morgantown on June 7 From Philanthropy WV: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During challenging economic times in West Virginia, companies of all sizes are determining the best ways to invest in their communities with charitable giving, foundation grantmaking, employee volunteerism, and overall community involvement. “Philanthropy WV is pleased to[Read More…]
Governor: Lack of sound plan hurting West Virginia
By MICHELLE DILLON Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice discussed the budget situation and his hopes for the future of West Virginia at the North Central West Virginia Business Summit, Bridges Without Boundaries, Tuesday at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center. Justice said that there are obstacles[Read More…]
Secretary Warner discusses voter rolls during Brooke stop
By WARREN SCOTT The Weirton Daily Times WELLSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia secretary of state visited the Brooke County Courthouse on Monday to talk about efforts to make voter registration efforts more accurate. Secretary of State Mac Warner said when he entered office earlier this year he was encouraged[Read More…]
WV ed leaders feel Common Core ban won’t actually ban current standards
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House Bill 2711 says the West Virginia Board of Education is “prohibited from implementing the Common Core academic standards.” Yet few education leaders that the Gazette-Mail interviewed seem concerned that the bill would actually require the state to change its largely Common[Read More…]
Elkin’s Ramps & Rail Festival is Saturday
By TIM MacVEAN The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — The air in Elkins Town Square will be filled with the aroma of wild leeks Saturday afternoon. The ninth annual Ramps & Rail Festival will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Elkins Depot Welcome Center and feature entertainment,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO STANDS TO BENEFIT MOST FROM TRUMP TAX CUTS An official says the top corporate tax[Read More…]
