BECKLEY, W.Va. — Secretary of Revenue Bob Kiss said Monday he’s not ready yet to hit the panic button, but with state revenues lagging behind expectations and anticipated layoffs in the coalfields, he’s monitoring an income situation he’d hoped would be on the cusp of improvement. “We’re not seeing the[Read More…]
Month: August 2014
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Aug. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CEASE-FIRE TAKES EFFECT TO END GAZA WAR The[Read More…]
W.Va. congressmen’s worth nearly $10 million
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rep. David McKinley is the wealthiest of the five candidates area voters will consider for federal office come November. Republican McKinley is seeking re-election to his 1st District House of Representatives seat. His Democratic rival, state Auditor Glen Gainer, is a distant fifth in terms of estimated[Read More…]
Some want Joe Manchin to run for president
WHEELING – Sen. Joe Manchin has made it clear that he may be looking to seek a different political office in 2016. And while many – including Manchin – are pondering a return visit as West Virginia’s next governor, Michael Weber sees a different course. “I think he should be[Read More…]
Shepherdstown sanctuary has complex mission
By Cheryl L. Serra The Journal of Martinsburg SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Spoiled. Content. Happy as pigs in…uh…er…umm…mud. These aren’t words that normally come to mind when describing the lives of Mr. Magoo, Duchess or Mama Leona. Abused. Neglected. Left to die. Now those words work. Or they did, before the[Read More…]
User fee to avert cuts gains traction in Wheeling
WHEELING, W.Va. — With some members of Wheeling City Council vehemently opposed to reducing the size of the city’s police force, the idea of enacting a new tax to raise additional revenue and avert the cuts appears to be gaining traction. Councilman Ken Imer in July brought up enacting what’s[Read More…]
W.Va. stonemason’s daughter tours his castle
MORGANTOWN — If you’re one of those whose birth was marked by such grand, dramatic particulars, you may as well hear it now: No matter the circumstances of your birth, Mary Anne Pietro Morris may have you beat. Morris, a spirited 78-year-old who now lives in suburban Houston, was back[Read More…]
Morgantown Mall holds pet expo, with pets
MORGANTOWN — There was an added element to the hustle and bustle of the Morgantown Mall on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, as pets came along for the ride. This is the second year the Pet Expo has been held at the Morgantown Mall, and Sarah Shaffer, mall[Read More…]
West Virginia needs better marketing plan
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the end of summer fast approaching, some may think that the tourist season is over in West Virginia. And while we’re sure many people outside of West Virginia have more time to travel in summer than other seasons, we know[Read More…]
Becoming an informant can be risky, enticing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For someone addicted to drugs or facing criminal charges, becoming a confidential informant can be pretty tempting. For Branda Basham, it may have gotten her killed. Confidential informants, or CIs, are mainly used to provide information on drug crimes or conduct controlled buys for law enforcement. Local police[Read More…]
