CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the second year in a row, another controversial issue that handily passed through both chambers of the Legislature has brought forth renewed calls for a special session. In the days following the conclusion of the first session of the 82nd Legislature, some lawmakers signed onto a[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
Ex-Gazette reporter relates a very public proposal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Gazette reporter and Manhattan native Dave Lieber still gets excited when he meets people from West Virginia. “Oh my God you’re from Logan?” he’ll say when he meets people. “The politics in Logan are corrupt. Oh my God you’re from Morgantown? You are a party animal!”[Read More…]
Peepers go pastel, just in time for Easter
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Paradise Pets’ employees are used to hearing people gush over animals, but with the Easter holiday nearing, cries over cuteness have reached a new level. “Mommy, look!” exclaimed Brooklyn Williams. With a quick gasp, her mom, Melissa, responded, “Oh my God! Easter chickens!” The pair pressed close to[Read More…]
West Virginia State opens $3.5M athletic complex
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When opposing football teams previously came to play the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets, the school had to set up a large tent for them near the field to change in. “It just didn’t look good,” WVSU Athletic Director Sean Loyd said. Now, the other team[Read More…]
West Liberty faculty calls for Capehart deal probe
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University’s Faculty Senate wants the West Virginia State Bar to investigate the recent contract negotiations between the university’s Board of Governors and former president Robin Capehart. Senate members voted 12-2 Tuesday to file a complaint with the bar’s Lawyer Disciplinary Board, alleging a conflict[Read More…]
Eroding your right to know
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act is a strong defense of the people’s right to know what our government is doing. But behind the scenes, local and state officials have been undermining that right for years. Chapter 29B of the state code[Read More…]
Elkins to weigh nondiscrimination resolution
ELKINS, W.Va. — A group fighting to make Elkins a more inclusive town has gathered considerable community support in preparation for this Thursday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, where Council will vote on a resolution of nondiscrimination. Fairness for Elkins members have collected “Declarations of Support for Nondiscrimination” from more[Read More…]
Manchin co-sponsors bill to curb ozone rules
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Another federal bill to restrict environmental regulations impacting energy prices and economic growth has been introduced by a West Virginia senator. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., have introduced the Clean Air, Strong Economies Acts to curb the economic harm caused by establishing the[Read More…]
Access to public information is under attack
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — This week is “Sunshine Week,” and we’re not talking about the weather. Sunshine Week is shorthand for the right of, not just the media, but any American citizen to demand transparency from both our elected officials and our unelected bureaucrats. The tool we use[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, March 18
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO WINS ISRAELI ELECTION Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s[Read More…]
