Month: April 2015

Results of prevailing wage changes will take time

An editorial from The Journal           MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Changing West Virginia’s prevailing wage law would save state and local government entities, including school boards, millions of dollars a year, advocates of such action were saying earlier this year. Opponents countered that change would put thousands of men and women in[Read More…]

Radio Shack lives on in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At least seven Radio Shack locations throughout the state will remain open as part of deal between the company and hedge fund Standard General. The deal, which a judge approved earlier this month, is valued at around $160 million and will keep more than 1,000 locations across[Read More…]

W.Va. pension changes to save $53M a year

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — New legislation cutting retirement benefits for public school and state employees hired on or after July 1 ultimately will save the state more than $53 million a year in pension costs, Consolidated Public Retirement Board executive director Jeff Fleck said Wednesday. Signed into law April 3, the[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 16

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 16, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLINTON CHARITY TO LIMIT DONATIONS TO 6 COUNTRIES[Read More…]

Heavy rains bring down big rocks in Kanawha

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Heavy rains and high water threatened roads and homes throughout the state on Tuesday, but emergency officials said the water had largely gone down by late afternoon. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings — meaning flooding was imminent or had already been reported — for[Read More…]

Updating the W.Va tax code for a new economy

An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bipartisan committee gears up to tackle reform of state tax system As people across the state scramble to file their tax returns this week, it’s encouraging to hear that major tax reform could be around the corner for West Virginia. The[Read More…]

Kanawha school budget to go down with enrollment

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The lowest student enrollment in at least two decades and the continuing retirement of experienced teachers will drop state funding for Kanawha County’s next school year by more than $3.4 million. Next month, the Kanawha school board is expected to approve a $236.1 million 2015-16 school year[Read More…]

Ohio County official to lead activities commission

WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County Schools will be looking for a new assistant superintendent after learning that Bernie Dolan on Tuesday morning was selected as the next executive director of the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission. Dolan, who celebrated his 54th birthday last week, currently serves as assistant superintendent[Read More…]

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