CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin likely will call a special session to take up the 2016-17 state budget later this month, whether there’s agreement in the Legislature on a budget plan or not, Revenue Secretary Bob Kiss said Wednesday. “We’re probably talking about doing that sometime in May because[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
Moss’ daughter Sydney eyes professional basketball
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sydney Moss’ college basketball career was an odyssey that took her from the SEC to Division III. It included two knee surgeries. It also included two national championships at Thomas More College and three years as the unanimous Division III national player of the year. A St. Albans[Read More…]
Clay County closes all schools for days after threat
CLAY, W.Va. — Clay County schools were closed Wednesday and will remain closed for the rest of the week while police investigate threats that Clay County Middle School students allegedly made about shooting classmates and teachers, according to the county schools superintendent. On April 26, school administrators at Clay County[Read More…]
Mercer County store builds cabins for ATV riders
MONTCALM,W.Va. — The Mud Pit convience store is expanding by building ATV cabins for muddy and trail-weary guests to stay in. Mud Pit Owner Donna Lowe said the ATV community is a great community to be a part of in this area. “In the beginning, we were created as a[Read More…]
WV state revenue falls another $72M short in April
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As lawmakers await the call for a special session to deal with a shortfall in the 2017 budget, this year’s state revenues continue to free fall, with a gaping budget hole of $218.7 million. Revenue numbers were $72.2 million below estimates in April. While energy sector severance[Read More…]
McDowell County gets $1.6M back tax payment
WELCH, W.Va. — McDowell County received more than $1.6 million in back tax funds Wednesday after a coal company paid its tax bill. “Another coal company paid its taxes,” Sheriff Martin B. West said. “It was Mid-Vol Coal Sales, Inc. They owed $1,604,649.83. We talked to them on the phone,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, May 5
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, May 5, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP WAGING SCORCHED EARTH CAMPAIGN Two months after the liberation of[Read More…]
Trump to visit Charleston, Sanders returns to WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thursday will be a big day for politics in the Kanawha Valley. Democratic candidate for president Bernie Sanders will speak Thursday afternoon in South Charleston. Republican front-runner Donald Trump will speak Thursday evening in Charleston. After months of hinting at a visit, the businessman will speak at 7[Read More…]
Franklin Graham’s 50-state tour heads to Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Franklin Graham, the son of legendary Christian evangelist Billy Graham, is bringing his Decision America 2016 tour to Charleston on Thursday, a 50-state swing that he has called a “campaign for God.” The event, at noon on the south steps of the state Capitol, is expected to draw[Read More…]
WV-based firm now owns 23 McDonald’s franchises
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — John Ebert and his father, Jack, have built a strong base of community support for their McDonald’s franchise over the past 26 years. Starting with the Bridgeport location, the Eberts’ business grew quickly and until Tuesday included 16 stores — 11 in North Central West Virginia and[Read More…]
