NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — A judge’s decision to side with Hancock County in its lawsuit against Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort could result in a tax windfall of hundreds of thousands of dollars for the county. While the dollar amount is still to be negotiated, it could reach $2 million,[Read More…]
Month: January 2015
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HUNT FOR 2 IN PARIS SHOOTING; 1 SURRENDERSPolice search[Read More…]
Former Gov. Arch Moore dies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Arch Moore, West Virginia’s only three-term governor and a six-term congressman, died Wednesday at age 91, just a day after his daughter, Shelley Moore Capito, took office as West Virginia’s newest senator. Capito confirmed her father’s death in an email. “Dad loved the state of West Virginia[Read More…]
W.Va. officials block Moment of Silence proposal
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — A proposed policy that would require all Fayette County Schools to observe a moment of silence was removed from Monday’s local agenda by the State Department of Education. The policy would have been up for final vote at Monday’s meeting, but Fayette Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher said[Read More…]
Fayette County Scout facility to donate firewood
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The United Way of Southern West Virginia and The Summit Bechtel Reserve teamed up Tuesday to keep local families warm this winter. Boy Scouts spokesman Gary Harley said crews have been working to clear 120 miles of walking, hiking and biking trails at the Summit, clearing felled[Read More…]
Trickett reflects on unique Mountaineer career
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — There was a tweet quarterback Clint Trickett posted online this year by which he should always be remembered. We’re not talking about the one that got him in all that trouble, forcing him to deactivate his account. That was ill-advised, ill-thought out. No, we refer to this[Read More…]
W.Va. officials say 80 unfit tanks in critical zones
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection says of the 1,100 above-ground storage tanks failing inspection, 80 are located in “zones of critical concern” or contain substances hazardous to human health. Officials are waiting on inspection certifications for another 20,000 tanks, of which 1,400 are considered priorities[Read More…]
Alex Mooney sworn in to W.Va.’s 2nd District seat
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., was sworn in to office Tuesday by Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, at the U.S. Capitol. “I want to humbly thank the people of the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia for entrusting me with the honor of representing them in the Congress of[Read More…]
Some winter misery in Elkins
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Coal company chief touts power’s impact
WHEELING, W.Va. — For Robert Murray, winning is personal – at least when it comes to the war against coal. Murray, president and CEO of St. Clairsville-based Murray Energy Corp., spoke during Tuesday’s Wheeling Rotary Club meeting at WesBanco Arena. He stressed to Rotarians America’s need for electricity generated by[Read More…]