MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Heroin stories aren’t hard to find, just ask. One man recalled his “utter shock” after walking into a restroom at work, only to find a coworker openingly shooting heroin – complete with a tourniquet on his arm -while standing near the urinals. Another woman was saddened when[Read More…]
Month: January 2015
Easing regulations will help brewing businesses
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Some West Virginia legislators are eager to ease regulations that hamper growth of “craft brewing,” it has been reported. We’ll drink to that – figuratively speaking, of course. Craft breweries are small operations that produce beer and similar beverages in relatively small[Read More…]
W.Va. GOP hopes to fast-track big education bills
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education will be a major focus of Republicans this session and officials expect two key bills to quickly move through the House and the Senate this week. Del. Amanda Pasdon, R-Monongalia, chairman of the House Education Committee, said the committee plans to take up legislation dealing with[Read More…]
Small Boone County town seeks turnaround
WHITESVILLE, W.Va. — There is a big parking lot in front of the Save-A-Lot building here, but no cars, or lights, or food on the shelves. The Save-A-Lot has been closed for many months. A short distance away the former Family Dollar store is also empty. Its lights turned off[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 26
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. NORTHEAST BRACES FOR ‘POTENTIALLY HISTORIC’ STORMA blizzard warning is[Read More…]
Column: From the WV Senate Minority Leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As we begin another legislative session in Charleston, I am once again honored to represent the people of the 2nd Senatorial District. While my new role as Minority Leader may be a bit different this year, my commitment to help pass meaningful legislation to move West Virginia forward remains the[Read More…]
Legislative Column: At The Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work on legislation to repeal the 2009 Alternative Energy Portfolio Act dominated the first full week of the 2015 regular session of the Legislature, with the Senate and House of Delegates each passing versions of the repeal bill. Debate on the bill was acrimonious, particularly in the House. Some Democrats called[Read More…]
Congressman Evan Jenkins: Ready to work for West Virginia
Rep. Jenkins: Ready to Work for West Virginia By Rep. Evan Jenkins WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the new representative of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia, I am honored to serve our great state and bring the values and concerns of hardworking West Virginians to Congress. I took the[Read More…]
Op-Ed: Obama ignores reality in State of Union speech
Watching President Obama’s State of the Union speech Tuesday night, I found myself wanting to move to whatever country he was talking about – it sure wasn’t the United States. Seriously, it was impossible to watch this speech without shaking your head at the options in front of you –President Obama paints a portrait of a nation[Read More…]
Alternative energy act ‘slap in the face of miners’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Although very few delegates spoke against passage of a bill that would repeal the state’s Alternative and Renewable Energy Act, debate and discussion went on for more than an hour before the House of Delegates voted 95-4 to undo a law many say was not effective in[Read More…]