Amtrak’s Cardinal Train
A bill cleared the House Wednesday that could lead to expanded service for Amtrak’s Cardinal passenger train. House Bill 2856 would give the state Tourism Commissioner power to work with other states to increase...
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Construction & Design EXPO
Architects, engineers and contractors are gathering in Charleston this week for the West Virginia Construction & Design EXPO. The trade show opened yesterday with an appearance from Governor Jim Justice. The governor told the...
Population Declines
Population declines in West Virginia’s southern coal-producing counties led to an overall drop in the state’s population last year. U.S. Census figures released Thursday show 47 of the state’s 55 counties lost population from...
Superintendents
– The state Board of Education is set to meet to interview three finalists for state schools superintendent. The board plans to meet Thursday in Charleston and interview each finalist privately. The finalists are...
Bill
A bill cleared the House Wednesday that could lead to expanded service for Amtrak’s Cardinal passenger train. House Bill 2856 would give the state Tourism Commissioner power to work with other states to increase...
Yeagar Airport
The runway extension project at Yeager Airport is going to cost more than the airport can afford on its own. therefore, the airports board is seeking nearly 350-million dollars from the FAA to help...
New Mine Protection Bill to be Introduced
A state lawmaker has pulled a bill that would cut down on mine inspections. Sen. Randy Smith proposed the measure that would have eliminated almost all coal-mine safety enforcement by West Virginia inspectors. A...
Nicholas Co. Man Faces Charges for Social Media Threat
A man is facing felony charges for threatening the Nicholas County school’s superintendent on Social Media. James Swartz made the threatening post toward Superintendent Dr. Donna Burge-Tetrick after she proposed to consolidate five schools...
WV Musicians To Enter the Hall of Fame
Charleston native Ann Magnuson is among those selected for induction into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. Others chosen for induction next year are Hasil Adkins, Frank Hutchison, The Morris Brothers, Fred “Sonic”...
WV Music Hall of Fame
A half a dozen new members are being inducted into the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. Singer Ann Magnuson of Kanawha County, the Morris Brothers from Clay County and Fred “Sonic” Smith from...
