CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Proposed legislation would make West Virginia a Right To Work state, preventing businesses from requiring only union workers or forcing workers to join a union as a requirement for employment. State Senate Majority Leader Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson, is lead sponsor of Senate Bill 337 which would establish[Read More…]
Month: February 2015
In much of West Virginia, Internet not up to speed
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — In a world of modern-day conveniences and technological advances, having an high-speed Internet connection at home is commonplace. However, in the Eastern Panhandle and other parts of West Virginia, residential Internet connection speeds fall short – of what Internet service providers advertise as well as Federal[Read More…]
Marcellus, Utica shale field accidents piling up
WHEELING, W.Va. — The ATEX Express pipeline explosion that burned nearly 24,000 barrels of ethane in Brooke County last week is the latest in a series of explosions, fires, leaks and other accidents across the Marcellus and Utica shale fields since 2010. Nearly two dozen such accidents have occurred since[Read More…]
As dog racing nosedives, officials weigh options
WHEELING, W.Va. — A report commissioned by the Legislature to study greyhound racing in West Virginia paints a picture of an industry long past its prime whose benefit to the state no longer justifies the taxpayer support it receives. As fewer people take in races at the state’s two dog[Read More…]
Back to basics on government
An editorial by The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A proposed amendment to an education bill in the West Virginia House of Delegates is not likely to go anywhere, except away. It ought to be shelved – but the frustration behind it should not be ignored. Too many high school graduates,[Read More…]
This is fun, right?
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Most West Virginia outdoor enthusiasts can understand the appeal of a campsite at the edge of a red spruce forest overlooking a large, brushy glade and the summits of Cranberry and Yew mountains. As a place to escape the summer heat and hit a variety of trails[Read More…]
Kanawha teachers endure agonizing job lottery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Five teachers sat on one side of the Kanawha County school board room Friday about to have the fate of their jobs determined by a game of chance — for the third time in two days. No matter what their résumés said, or how much they loved[Read More…]
After 125 years, UMW still engaged in struggles
TRIANGLE, Va. — Last week, the United Mine Workers of America celebrated its 125th anniversary. The union has faced a lot of issues during its existence — from government takeovers to increased safety regulations, including a number of major ones that remain unresolved today. Union president Cecil Roberts says there[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Feb. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. PATRIOTS RALLY PAST SEAHAWKS TO WIN SUPER BOWL, 28-24New[Read More…]
Economic Development Council discusses state’s future, economy at annual conference
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Economic Development Council (WVEDC) held its Annual Conference in the capitol city of Charleston Wednesday. Economic Development Directors and WVEDC members from around the state learned of economic updates and discussed experiences, challenges and expectations for West Virginia in 2015. “The winter conference[Read More…]
