Month: May 2016

Morgantown survey shows success of urban hunts

An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — This survey did more than confirm suspicions, it hit the bull’s-eye. Since City Council first approved Morgantown’s urban bow hunt about five years ago, the city’s deer population has been reduced by more than 60 percent. Whether it was the camouflage or the[Read More…]

WV high court rejects suit over online registration

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A lawsuit filed Tuesday against clerks in Cabell and Kanawha counties questioning whether or not they had the right to deny online voter registration was rejected by the West Virginia Supreme Court later Tuesday afternoon. Cabell County Clerk Karen Cole said she received an official statement Tuesday[Read More…]

WV girl fighting cancer gets to swim with dolphins

HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — No one wants to hear that they have cancer. And it’s even harder for a parent to receive the news about one of their children. But that is exactly what happened to the Hahn family of Hedgesville last June when they saw their eight-year-old daughter, Lorelie, deteriorating[Read More…]

WV officials requiring some taxpayers to verify ID

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – Several thousand taxpayers soon will be receiving a letter from the West Virginia State Tax Department that will outline an extra identity verification step required for the processing of their state tax refund for 2015. The letter is another tool in the agency’s fight against Personal Income[Read More…]

Beckley to become one of 28 WV cities with sales tax

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Starting July 1, the City of Beckley will impose a 1 percent municipal sales tax, and will lower some B&O tax rates for businesses operating within city limits. The new tax structure is expected to generate a net $3 million annually. A total of 7 percent sales tax[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton sees two West Virginias

  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the last two days, Hillary Clinton has seen two West Virginias. She’s seen the angry, shouting crowds of coal mining supporters who protested her visit to Williamson Monday. Fueled by a comment she made in March about putting coal miners and coal companies “out of[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton’s visit to Williamson historic

A column by Kyle Lovern, editor of the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Whether you support the Democratic Party or Hillary Clinton, her visit to Williamson was an historic event. Clinton is the first presidential candidate to visit Williamson, an old town dependent on the railroad and coal industries, since[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, May 4

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP UNDERESTIMATED NO MORE Once dismissed as a fringe candidate, the billionaire businessman[Read More…]

Mountain Stateman newspaper seeking general assignments reporter

GRAFTON, W.Va. — The Mountain Statesman newspaper has an immediate opening for an entry-level general assignments reporter. “This is a full-time position with paid vacation, 401k, health insurance, prescription card, life insurance and mileage reimbursement. We are looking for a team player with excellent writing and communication skills,” said Bryson[Read More…]

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