Month: November 2014

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 5

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. SOUR MOOD AT THE POLLSAbout a quarter of U.S.[Read More…]

One W.Va. county helps another with recycling

BECKLEY, W.Va. — After terminating its lease with West Virginia Recycling Services, the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority will be transporting recyclables to Raleigh County to be processed. Lisa Suggs, marketing director at the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, said the facility is well-equipped to handle the extra materials and[Read More…]

Speak up on proposed utility rate increase

An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has set two dates for public hearings on a proposed American Electric Power rate increase that would, if approved, raise power bills significantly. AEP serves almost 500,000 people in 23 counties, including Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer,[Read More…]

Joe, Rock Manchin say $1.7M suit has shaky basis

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and businessman Rock Manchin say that a $1.7 million civil suit filed against them by their brother is hanging on to one document for proof. And that document isn’t even legal and binding, nor can it be tied to any past oral or[Read More…]

New Civitas circulation chief to be based in Logan

LOGAN, W.Va. — Civitas Media added Neil Nostrant to their ranks just last week. Nostrant, who will be stationed in the Logan, West Virginia office, has been named the Regional Circulation Director of the Mountain Group, overseeing more than 20 publications in four states: West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio.[Read More…]

Big-spending groups trying to keep status quo

An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Independent liberal organizations are going all-out – both in spending and character assassination – in an attempt to keep Republicans from taking control of the West Virginia House of Delegates. While they normally support Democrat candidates, their campaign this year is especially[Read More…]

PSC to review FirstEnergy rate case agreement

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A joint stipulation agreement was filed with the state Public Service Commission on Monday in the FirstEnergy base rate case. The agreement calls for a $63 million increase in annual rates for West Virginia customers of FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison. FirstEnergy had requested as[Read More…]

Putnam board chief to discuss issue ‘off the record’

WINFIELD, W.Va. – The Putnam County school board president told the Gazette Monday he plans to hold individual, “off-the-record” discussions with other board members about an issue outside of an open meeting. Joey Tolley, a 2005 Buffalo High School graduate, asked board members at their last meeting, on Oct. 20,[Read More…]

Parties use new tactics to encourage turnout

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Political operatives have adopted some unconventional tactics to get out the vote leading up to today’s midterm election. Voters have seen the expected flurry of television ads and direct mailers for weeks. Volunteers and candidates have waved signs and made phone calls. But for the first time[Read More…]

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