Month: February 2016

Beams placed for I-79 interchange in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Crews are moving forward with work to build a bridge at the new interchange on Interstate 79, albeit on a day-by-day basis. The construction schedule announced earlier this month was scrapped last week, after it was discovered that the concrete beams weighed more than anticipated. Carrie Bly,[Read More…]

Well-trained nurses should be able to provide care

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In a state that has plenty of rural areas, many of which are under served by health care professionals, a bill sitting in the Government Organization Committee would make for a great law. House Bill 4334 would allow advanced practice registered nurses[Read More…]

WV Senate OKs concealed carry without permit

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia senators agreed Monday to let people carry concealed guns without permits, background checks or safety training. The bill (HB 4145) passed the Senate Monday on a 24-9 vote. Opponents of the measure cited near-unanimous opposition from law enforcement agencies. Sen. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, said, “We’re setting[Read More…]

WV lawmaker resists Sunday sessions, cites religion

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A state senator and ordained minister said Monday he’s considering going to court to block the Senate from meeting this Sunday, saying such sessions violate his freedom of religion. “They’re putting me in a situation where I have to chose between my congregations or my constituents,” said Sen.[Read More…]

WV House panel nixes smoking ban repeal bill

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Republicans joining Democrats, state lawmakers killed the first of a series of expected bills that aim to repeal and weaken smoking bans across West Virginia. By a 12-10 vote, members of the House Government Organization Committee rejected gambling industry-backed legislation (HB 4472) that would have allowed county[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Feb. 23

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NEVADA PROVIDES NEW TEST OF TRUMP’S UNORTHODOX CAMPAIGN The GOP front-runner’s rivals hope[Read More…]

Ex-WV Navy base may be used for refugee children

SUGAR GROVE, W.Va. — The former Sugar Grove Navy base is only one of several properties the Department of Health and Human Services is assessing to use as a temporary shelter for unaccompanied refugee children, West Virginia Delegate Isaac Sponaugle, D-Pendleton, said. “There’s no need to panic,” he said following[Read More…]

Cleaning up voter registrations

A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Lincoln County has 17,902 registered voters, according to the West Virginia secretary of state’s website. Lincoln County has about 16,710 residents 18 years of age or older, according to the Census Bureau. Yes, you have to be[Read More…]

Cabell school board to vote on cutting 48 positions

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Cabell County Board of Education will consider reductions in force and transfers for professional and service personnel during a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Board members will vote on a list of 48 reductions in force, or RIFs, and 55 transfers of[Read More…]

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