MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.– Mineral owners in Marshall and Ohio counties will receive more than $100 million worth of economic stimulus from signing Marcellus Shale lease agreements with driller Tug Hill Operating, local lawyers said Friday. Eventual production royalty payments could be worth much more during the course of several years, as[Read More…]
Month: November 2014
Legislators take global look at education
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When you are trying to improve, it often helps to study the best. In public education, that road leads to China’s largest and richest city, Shanghai. In 2009, students from the Shanghai school system surprised the world by scoring first in all[Read More…]
W.Va. public college enrollment down again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fewer West Virginians are going to college. Total enrollment for all of the state’s public four-year colleges and universities decreased by 1.6 percent from 2013 to 2014, and has steadily declined for the past four years, according to new data from the West Virginia Higher Education Policy[Read More…]
Mobile home fire kills two Putnam County children
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two children died after being pulled out of a burning mobile home Sunday morning in Putnam County, firefighters said. A 3-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy died at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Teays Valley Hospital Sunday, said Mark Lambert, Deputy State Fire Marshal in charge of investigations.[Read More…]
Bluefield concert a patriotic salute to veterans
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The region’s premier musical ensemble — the East River Mountain Town Band — performed its “Patriotic Salute to America and her Veterans” Sunday afternoon to an adoring audience in the Bluefield Performing Arts Center at Bluefield High School. “It really is an exceptional band,” Command Sgt. Major[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Nov. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. ASIA TRIP TESTS OBAMA’S GLOBAL CLOUTWith his influence waning[Read More…]
McCabe appointed to Public Service Commission
Outgoing State Senator will resign before taking position Nov. 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the appointment of state Senator Brooks McCabe, D-Kanawha, to the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC), effective Nov. 15, 2014. McCabe will fill the vacancy created by the September resignation of Commissioner Ryan Palmer. “I’m grateful[Read More…]
Hall says decision to switch was ‘all about politics’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Sen. Daniel Hall did not intend to switch political parties going into Tuesday’s election, but realized it was necessary in order to adequately serve his constituents, he said Thursday. “My job as an elected official is to represent my people to the best of my ability,”[Read More…]
Bill Cole likely to be next W.Va. Senate president
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Bill Cole is expected to become the next state Senate president, the Daily Mail has learned. Senate Minority Whip Clark Barnes, R-Randolph, told the Daily Mail Thursday afternoon that he is supporting Cole, R-Mercer, as president. “At this particular point, among the senators who are returning,[Read More…]
