Gov. Tomblin urges all West Virginians to take steps to say safe during potential severe weather CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 3, 2015) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a statewide “State of Preparedness,” mobilizing state resources to help keep West Virginians safe during potential severe weather. “Snow and ice are thawing and[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
Light of Life Ministries Catholic radio celebrating anniversaries
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Light of Life Ministries’ Catholic radio is celebrating a “5-4-3” broadcasting anniversary throughout the month of March. Three stations, which are listener supported and all volunteer radio, serve a large part of West Virginia and all began their on-air history during the month of March, in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. The three “Light of Life”[Read More…]
SBA helps small businesses ‘Find the Green’ during the month of March
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. ─ The month of March is symbolic of St. Patrick’s Day, the color green, and looking for gold at the end of the rainbow. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office wants to help small businesses learn how to be ready and capable to “find the green” by[Read More…]
Support needed to make “In God We Trust” WV specialty license plate a reality
WVDMV requires 250 paid applicants by May to offer specialty plate CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians wanting “In God We Trust” on a specialty vehicle license plate are running out of time to make that statement a displayable reality. A new specialty plate bearing the “In God We Trust” message has[Read More…]
Lewisburg restoration firm back on DIY channel
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mark Bowe always knew he wanted to work for himself, but he never thought his career would revolve around craftsmanship — until an old cabin in the woods of Roane County changed that and led to a TV show. Bowe could feel himself living there, cooking over a[Read More…]
Federal court hears Blankenship gag order appeal
RICHMOND, Va. – A gag order in the criminal case of the West Virginia coal mine explosion that killed 29 men violates the First Amendment by barring virtually anyone from discussing it publicly, a lawyer for media organizations said Monday. David Schulz told a three-judge panel of the U.S. 4th[Read More…]
FirstEnergy to spend $225M on W.Va. projects
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia will be the primary target for a $225 million investment by FirstEnergy Corp. on distribution and transmission infrastructure projects scheduled this year. Major projects, according to a press release, include transmission enhancements to reinforce the system and support economic growth, constructing new distribution[Read More…]
Changing concealed carry permit faulty logic
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With so many issues to address in a relatively short 60-day session, we’re amazed lawmakers chose to tackle some things that appeared fine as is. Case in point: Concealed carry gun permits. Despite concerns voiced by law enforcement officials, Senate Bill[Read More…]
Key lawmaker says greyhound buyout plan dead
WHEELING, W.Va. — It appears the dogs will continue to run at West Virginia’s two greyhound tracks for at least another year, after Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Hall effectively killed legislation that would have ended the sport this summer by pulling it from the committee’s agenda on Monday. After[Read More…]
West Liberty faculty votes no confidence in Capehart
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The faculty senate of West Liberty University issued a vote of no confidence Monday in school President Robin Capehart, who is accused of numerous violations of the state Ethics Act. The university’s Board of Governors met Monday, just hours after the no-confidence vote, but did not[Read More…]
