West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The backroads of Appalachia all led to Charleston on Friday, as motorsports enthusiasts from across the country descended upon the State Capitol for West Virginia Motorsports day. High performance vehicles of all shapes and sizes lined the building, while participants and[Read More…]
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West Virginia Senate passes bill Gov. Justice says is a ‘tax’ on tourism
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A measure Gov. Jim Justice recently said is a “tax” on tourism in the state passed the West Virginia Senate on Friday. Senate Bill 167 would allow county commissions to impose a fee of “up to $1” on certain tourism and recreational activities[Read More…]
Bill would block utilities from raising rates to fund hydrant upkeep program
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last month, staff for the West Virginia Public Service Commission issued a report finding a widespread failure among water utilities throughout the state to inspect, test and maintain fire hydrants. “[I]t is an unacceptable situation which must be corrected,” warned a state[Read More…]
Prep football: Charleston to host championships for first time in 30 years
By Taylor Kennedy, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia high school football state championships are back in Charleston for the first time in three decades. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Charleston won the bidding over Huntington/Morgantown, Wheeling and Bluefield and will host the[Read More…]
Teachers, students from Harrison County (West Virginia) remember Ryan Lantz
By Noah Jeffries, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In the face of tragedy, students and educators are remembering a teacher, friend and mentor. On Tuesday, Liberty High School teacher Ryan Lantz passed away after being struck by a vehicle in the school parking lot. Lantz was the journalism teacher[Read More…]
House passes bill to phase out state income tax on Social Security benefits
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A bill to phase out the state’s income tax on Social Security benefits passed the House of Delegates on Thursday and is now on its way to the Senate for consideration. As read by House Majority Leader Eric Householder, R-Berkeley,[Read More…]
Senate Education Committee advances bill allowing student athletes to participate in non-school athletics, three other bills
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Senate Education Committee, on Thursday, considered a plan that would allow students who are currently a member of a school athletic team to simultaneously participate in non-school athletics. Introduced by Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, and explained by Committee Counsel, SB[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court sides with Cabell County Schools on excess levy issue
By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court sided with the Cabell County Board of Education in a decision Thursday that reversed a December circuit court ruling regarding the board’s excess levies. According to the board, the Special Acts of the Legislature, which made the[Read More…]
COUNTY COMMISSION NEWS: Substance abuse recovery high school to open in county
By Ron Allen, Hurricane Breeze Newspaper PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. — The February 13 meeting of the Putnam County Commission featured announcements which included the projected opening of Bridge To Hope Academy in Nitro, updates on county water projects, and excess levies which will appear on the May Primary ballot for[Read More…]
Wheeling-Nippon marks major milestone
Follansbee mill produces 20 millionth coil By Warren Scott, The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — Coated steel coils processed by Wheeling-Nippon Steel have been used by a variety of U.S. industries, and the company celebrated a major milestone Wednesday with the production of its 20 millionth coil. Ken Tagashira,[Read More…]