CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Republican state lawmaker said there could be enough votes in the House of Delegates to repeal the Common Core standards in the upcoming legislative session. Although efforts to repeal the standards never advanced beyond a committee this year, Delegate Larry Faircloth told the Daily Mail he[Read More…]
Month: November 2014
Putnam store admits to raising prices after spill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Putnam County convenience store manager and his business have admitted to raising drinking water prices in the wake of the Freedom Industries spill and will pay a $5,000 fine. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday the settlement of the case, which was filed in February.[Read More…]
Rejuvenated Mountaineers host VMI at Civic Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When former South Charleston and George Washington high school standouts Ot and Jon Elmore withdrew from VMI, a bit of the air left today’s Keydet game against WVU at the Charleston Civic Center. The Mountaineers’ success in Puerto Rico, however, has pumped excitement back into the game.[Read More…]
Pit bull rescued from Huntington fire
Marshall Herd’s Top 25 ranking bittersweet
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The good news for Marshall University fans? Their beloved Thundering Herd is finally in the College Football Playoff rankings. The bad news? They still aren’t in a position to make one of the New Year’s Six bowls at season’s end. After several weeks of not having any[Read More…]
Wheeling arena sees hockey attendance boost
WHEELING, W.Va. — People who attend a sporting event usually spend money on more than just their ticket, so increased fan enthusiasm for the Wheeling Nailers this year could be good news for WesBanco Arena’s bottom line – to the tune of several thousand dollars per game. Those dollars, however,[Read More…]
Don’t let rioters hold spotlight
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Rioters in Ferguson, Mo., held the attention of most in the media and the public Monday night. By its very nature, violence usually becomes the big story in situations such as that in Ferguson – and too many other places. But the[Read More…]
W.Va. small businesses in spotlight on Saturday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Local business owners know there will be a run on big box and chain stores for Black Friday, but they’re hoping folks will continue their Christmas shopping the next day for Small Business Saturday. A movement started in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is[Read More…]
Beckley council won’t vote on sexual orientation rule
BECKLEY, W.Va. — After an overwhelming number of complaints from the religious community, Beckley Common Council chose not to vote on a Human Rights Commission ordinance amendment that would include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes. Councilman Ron Booker mentioned the request at council’s Oct. 28 meeting, and[Read More…]
Brooke latest W.Va. county to ban public smoking
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — The Brooke County Board of Health unanimously agreed to ban smoking in public places beginning July 1. The new regulation prohibits smoking in all public places, including restaurants, bars, gaming facilities, retail stores and outdoor public places such as parks, playgrounds and other youth recreational areas and[Read More…]
