John’s Recent Stories
Nation Jan 15
WATCH: Pence remembers Chuck Yeager at memorial serviceYeager died last month at age 97. The West Virginia native in 1947 became the first person to fly faster than sound.
Education Jul 31
Students return to campus amid virus growth in some statesAcross the country, students are jumping through additional hoops by getting tests, navigating travel quarantines and abiding by strict rules. At North Carolina State University, the return of students was staggered over 10 days and students were greeted Friday by…
Economy Feb 19
Bill to cut greyhound racing funds rejected in West VirginiaOpponents have said the bill would doom an industry that provides up to 1,700 jobs. Gov. Jim Justice vetoed similar legislation in 2017.
Economy Dec 13
Tight supply of Christmas trees leads to higher pricesIndustry officials say everyone who wants a last-minute tree should be able to find one. It just might take a little more searching.
Economy Oct 29
Major U.S. coal company, Murray Energy, files for bankruptcyFormer Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray said the move was necessary to access liquidity and best position the company for long-term success.
Education Feb 19
West Virginia House tables bill that prompted teacher strikeJust as the strike began Tuesday, the West Virginia House of Delegates effectively killed a complex education bill that sent state teachers to the picket lines nearly a year after a nine-day strike closed schools.
Politics May 21
Despite losing GOP primary in West Virginia, ex-coal baron Blakenship chases Senate seatConvicted ex-coal executive Don Blankenship announced Monday that he will continue his bid for U.S. Senate as a third-party candidate, though it's unclear if the move violates West Virginia's "sore loser" law.
Politics May 08
Indiana businessman Mike Braun to take on Dem Sen. Donnelly in the fallA wealthy former state lawmaker defeated two congressmen Tuesday in Indiana's Republican Senate primary, ending a bitter campaign dominated by personal attacks that drew national attention for its nasty tone.
Nation Mar 07
West Virginia teachers return to the classroom after historic strikeSchools across West Virginia reopened Wednesday as families got back into their daily routines following a nine-day teacher strike.
Nation Mar 06
West Virginia leaders reach deal to end 9-day teachers strikeGov. Jim Justice and West Virginia's Republican leaders tentatively agreed Tuesday to end the state's nine-day teachers' walkout by giving 5 percent raises to not just teachers, but all state workers.