CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It wasn’t really a debate: The candidates had seen the questions ahead of time, and they didn’t take any other questions from the audience or each other. But the two major-party candidates for the U.S. House seat in West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District — Democrat Nick Casey[Read More…]
Month: July 2014
W.Va. workers’ compensation rates to drop again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia employers are set to see their workers’ compensation premiums drop by about $32 million in the coming year, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Thursday. It will be employers’ tenth consecutive reduction in workers’ comp rates when it takes effect later this year. Tomblin said the[Read More…]
Mary Lou Retton films TV spot in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton tumbled into some comedy for Monongalia General Hospital on Thursday, July 24. The athlete, who is still known the medals she won in the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, is Mon General’s celebrity spokeswoman. Retton has a walk-on — and the[Read More…]
Cabell County bell tower repair costs rising
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The condition of Cabell County’s courthouse bell tower was much worse than many imagined, and the county is now faced with paying considerably more for restoring it, officials said Thursday. A contractor told county commissioners the ongoing renovation revealed major damage from a lightning strike, collapsed areas[Read More…]
Car-charging station dedicated in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Main Street Martinsburg celebrated the first completely free electric car-charging station in West Virginia on Thursday with a ribbon cutting, demonstrations and rides in electric cars. “It’s a totally different driving experience,” Rick Rohn, master of ceremonies for the occasion, told the crowd. He owns two electric[Read More…]
W.Va. farms slowly build in-state customer base
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — With the traction of West Virginia’s local agriculture movement slowly gaining speed, a simple meal can now be transformed into something even more. It can become a local experience. For Doug Vera, owner of both WV Dish in Charles Town and Domestic in Shepherdstown, the restaurant business[Read More…]
Mineral County tackles teacher substitute costs
KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County Board of Education says unpaid absences, or “dock” days, taken by a growing number of teachers are keeping students from receiving the education they deserve and costing the county thousands of dollars. They have therefore revised the county’s policy for leaves of absence and[Read More…]
W.Va. law prevails when you meet on W.Va. soil
An editorial from the Mineral Daily News-Tribune KEYSER, W.Va. — The Potomac Highlands Airport Authority continues to amaze us with their stand on which state law should prevail in their meetings. Not only are they trying to “choose” which state law they follow, but tonight they are scheduled to talk[Read More…]
Parkersburg memorial repaired brick by brick
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – About half a dozen volunteers crawled over the Stepping Stones of Honor Veterans Memorial at City Park Thursday, replacing damaged sections brick by brick. It was the second work session since damage apparently caused by skateboards, bicycles and other wear and tear was reported at the memorial[Read More…]
Greenbrier nears ticket cutoff for Saints picnic
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The community response to the New Orleans Saints’ three-week visit to The Greenbrier for training camp can be described best in one word that Greenbrier owner Jim Justice, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and Saints head coach Sean Payton all used Thursday when discussing the[Read More…]
