An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Declining interest in greyhound racing has put the industry’s future in West Virginia in doubt – at least in the eyes of a consulting firm commissioned to study the issue. Based on the findings of the consultant’s report, it may be time[Read More…]
Month: January 2015
Pipeline may go through Monongahela Forest
ELKINS, W.Va. — The United States Foresty Department has asked the public to chime in on whether or not to allow surveying teams to analyze a 17.1 mile stretch of Monongahela National Forest that is situated on the proposed route of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Currently expected to traverse Cheat,[Read More…]
Historic Charles Town building nearly restored
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — After 20 years of renovations, Fisherman’s Hall in Charles Town will soon be restored to its former glory. The African American Community Association of Jefferson County began revitalizing the historic building in 1994 after it was marked to be torn down because of its condition. Originally[Read More…]
W.Va. Houses passes bill altering civil verdict liability
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates took on tort reform during Tuesday’s legislative session by passing a bill that establishes a comparative fault standard and implements what is known as several liability. The bill mandates that defendants are only responsible for their share of damages caused to[Read More…]
Parkersburg mayor faces ethics complaint, says he’s victim in crime probe
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A complaint filed Tuesday with the West Virginia Ethics Commission alleges an anonymously distributed set of electronic files shows Mayor Bob Newell had an affair with the city finance director, Ashley Flowers, whose salary was increased this year by 20 percent. Newell said he was limited in[Read More…]
Greyhound subsidies terrible waste of money
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Greyhound breeders and racetracks in West Virginia may not like it, but the results of a study commissioned by the state Senate Finance Committee last year make clear the state must stop shoring up this disintegrating enterprise. Wheeling Island Hotel,[Read More…]
Worried residents meet on Montgomery’s future
MONTGOMERY, W.Va. — Although Montgomery Councilman Fred Lockard made it clear Tuesday’s city hall meeting was not called to discuss what would happen if West Virginia University Institute of Technology were to pull out of the town, the possibility was a concern expressed freely. Many of the nearly 80 people[Read More…]
All the difference in Greenbrier County
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — If all goes as planned, the water crisis in Greenbrier County caused by the diesel spill into a tributary of Anthony Creek soon will be over, and flowing tap water restored to all residents of Lewisburg and surrounding areas. The initial report[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Jan. 28
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HOSTAGE MOM TO JAPAN LEADER: PLEASE SAVE KENJIThe mother[Read More…]
McKinley calls for restoration of mail service
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David B. McKinley, R-WV, introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for an end to the postal slowdown and a return to prior service standards. On July 1, 2012 the United States Postal Service (USPS) initiated an aggressive plan to cut costs by closing rural post offices, mail processing facilities, and reducing First[Read More…]