CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Greyhound racing in West Virginia could see a shakeup after a “breathtaking” report revealed that taxpayer-funded subsidies and injuries to animals have increased in recent years despite declines in attendance and revenue. “The report is the most detailed, complete examination of the state’s greyhound racing policy to[Read More…]
Month: January 2015
W.Va. could see one of five best governor’s races
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Newsflash: Republicans had a very good 2014 election. In fact, they are arguably more powerful in the states than at any point since the Great Depression. This includes controlling 31 out of the 50 governorships — the fourth-highest total since 1929-30. And judging by the races that[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Jan. 27
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. NORTHEAST HUNKERS DOWN AS STORM TOTALS ARE DOWNGRADEDFor most,[Read More…]
Radio Shack closing Charleston store, likely others
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Beleaguered electronics retailer RadioShack plans to close its Charleston Town Center store and potentially many more throughout the region as its financial condition deteriorates. The Town Center store has been advertising an “inventory blowout” sale, and many items have disappeared from its shelves. Mall marketing director Lisa[Read More…]
Lewisburg without water after diesel spill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lewisburg and surrounding areas are without water and may not have it restored for three days or more after a tanker overturned late Friday night, spilling nearly 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a tributary of the Greenbrier River, emergency officials said. The city shut down its[Read More…]
It was cold, muddy and lots of fun
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Players played ball through a nearly-immobilizing infield during the Snowball Softball Tournament on Sunday at St. Cloud Commons Park in Huntington.
Body cameras raise some thorny access issues
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Police body cameras seem to offer a simple solution to concerns about law enforcement performance and accountability. If there is some question about an interaction between an officer and a suspect or the public, just check the video. But as police departments[Read More…]
As natural gas prices fall, W.Va. utility seeks hike
WHEELING, W.Va. — Even as industry leaders believe the large supply of natural gas in northern West Virginia contributes to lower selling prices on Wall Street, officials with Mountaineer Gas Co. plan to raise bills on 221,000 customers across the state. Pending approval by the Public Service Commission of West[Read More…]
Wheeling sex case prompts warning to parents
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — When a parent of a Marshall County teenager became aware that her child’s 15-year-old friend was allegedly involved in a sexual relationship with a Moundsville police officer earlier this month, she decided to take matters into her own hands. The alleged relationship between the girl and 26-year-old[Read More…]
Defending free press in West Virginia
A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — I feel relatively certain there are a number of people who, down through the years, have thought about beheading me or storming into my office with an AK-47 blazing. But it’s not going to happen. In[Read More…]