CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to take their time filling out tax information in order to avoid any missteps as the April 18 filing deadline quickly approaches. “Many people don’t file taxes until the end of the season,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “It’s always better[Read More…]
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Ethics: Training course is a valuable opportunity
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial West Virginia has a nine-member Ethics Commission, meant to “investigate, initiate, process and adjudicate complaints of potential violations of the Ethics Act.” The commission issues advisory opinions regarding the Ethics Act and Open Government Meetings Act, oversees registration and reporting of lobbyists, processes financial[Read More…]
Pep rally for ‘America’s Best’ is tonight
Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Local leaders are reminding residents to gather at 6 p.m. Monday, April 17, for a show of support as Huntington finishes the competition that will name America’s Best Community. The City of Huntington is one of just eight communities remaining in the America’s Best[Read More…]
Grow Appalachia provides plants for home gardening
By OWEN WELLS The Logan Banner LOGAN, W.Va. — Food deserts, or areas without easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables are quickly spreading across the landscape. The obesity problem has become an epidemic and convenience foods have become the go to choice for consumers. A counter-movement advocating home gardening[Read More…]
ACE announces more bands than ever at Mountain Music Festival
By SARAH PLUMMER The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia’s ACE Adventure Resort will play host to more than 25 bands June 1-3 at the fourth annual Mountain Music Festival in the New River Gorge. As this event continues to grow into one of the area’s biggest music festivals, the[Read More…]
Planned fiber-optic loop project finding its footing
By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charlie Dennie has walked every foot of a 30-mile route that snakes through South Charleston, Charleston and Kanawha City, familiarizing himself with the people and businesses in the planned path of a project he hopes will help West Virginia compete in the[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, April 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT IS PENCE IS WARNING The U.S. vice president travels to the zone dividing North and[Read More…]
Happy Easter: Celebrate life, light and love on this day
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Happy Easter! Today marks the centerpiece of the ecclesiastical year, the date on which most Christians celebrate the foundation of their faith — and on which most of the world celebrates the wonderful return of sunshine and spring as we throw off the cold,[Read More…]
Gov. Justice working through legislation
By LACIE PIERSON The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A week after the end of the legislative session, Gov. Jim Justice is about one-fifth of the way through the 262 bills approved by the 83rd West Virginia Legislature. In total, 130 bills originating in the House of Delegates and[Read More…]
Opinion: Statehouse Beat – Budget search misses real chances to save money
By Phil Kabler The Charleston Gazette-Mail During the session, Gov. Jim Justice talked often about how the state cannot continue to “kick the can down the road,” his metaphor for failing to address systemic problems with state finances. The Legislature, in passing a hastily thrown together budget bill (House Bill[Read More…]