An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Henry David Thoreau was asked on his deathbed whether he had made his peace with God. He responded, “I never quarelled with my God.” Some equate judges with the nearest thing to God on Earth. As a rule, we rarely dispute the decisions[Read More…]
Month: December 2014
Rockefeller urges bipartisanship in farewell speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Retiring Sen. Jay Rockefeller fought back tears Thursday as he bid farewell to the U.S. Senate. The speech capped a 50-year career of public service for the former governor, delegate and secretary of state. “To West Virginia, thank you for placing your faith in me — I[Read More…]
W.Va. PEIA board OKs $40M cuts in benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State and public school employees and retirees in West Virginia will pay about $40 million more for health care next year, after the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board approved a series of benefit cuts Thursday — primarily involving higher co-pays and deductibles. After approving the cuts,[Read More…]
Princeton principal receives $25,000 Milken Award
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A dedicated Mercer County educator, Dr. Ernie Adkins, principal of K-2 Princeton Primary School, was “overwhelmed” when he learned Thursday morning that he would receive an 2014 Milken Educator Award from the California-based Milken Foundation. The award that is known as “the Oscars of teaching,” includes a[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. POLICE CASES CONVERGE TO STIR NATIONAL DEBATEThousands of diverse[Read More…]
Liability costs for WV nursing homes among the highest in the nation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s nursing homes are experiencing high liability costs because of a growing number of lawsuits, outrageous settlement demands and excessive jury awards. According to Aon Risk Solutions, a global risk management firm, West Virginia ranks second in the nation in costs associated with lawsuits against long term care facilities. Aon[Read More…]
Delegate-elect slugged after saving child from train
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Logan County delegate-elect saved a small child from a train over the weekend, and then was involved in an altercation with the child’s relatives. Ralph Rodigherio, a Democrat, said he was on Dingess Street in Logan with his son, returning home with their pizza order when[Read More…]
Greyhound racing subsidies should get critical eye
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state backing of the dog racing industry could get a second look during this year’s legislative session. It’s high time. Dogs and horses used to be the only action at West Virginia’s racetracks. In the 1990s, the state[Read More…]
Ex-Logan assessor pleads guilty to federal charge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Longtime Logan County assessor Rick Grimmett said he had no defense for violating federal banking laws and pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Charleston. “In other words,” asked U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Johnston, “did you do it?” “Yes, sir,” Grimmett responded. Grimmett, 51, admitted that[Read More…]
Kanawha official to lead W.Va. public health agency
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, will become West Virginia’s top health officer when he takes charge of the state Bureau for Public Health at the end of the year, the state Department of Health and Human Resources announced Thursday. Gupta will become[Read More…]