BECKLEY, W.Va. — Raleigh County Schools Superintendent David Price is working with Sen. Daniel Hall, R-Wyoming, and Sen. Jeff Mullins, R-Raleigh, to try to get students out of school before late June, Price verified Tuesday. Price said he isn’t opposed to having students attend school through the original spring break,[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
Rain moves out, snow moves in for storm’s part two
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Schools throughout The Register-Herald readership area were hoping for a break from the extreme weather Wednesday, but as creeks began rising from the heavy rainfall and melting snow, roadways started to flood all across southern West Virginia, prompting Wyoming County to close schools before students arrived, and[Read More…]
State, federal campaign finance laws need scrutiny
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A measure in Charleston that would have dramatically raised the amount of money an individual could legally donate to a candidate for state office came back to Earth this week with a satisfying thump. The bill would have raised contribution limits to $25,000[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, March 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, March 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MARATHON BOMBING JURY HEAR GRAPHIC TESTIMONY Jurors heard[Read More…]
Who-o-o is on her sleeve?
WV House: Delegates pass veto override of Pain Capable Unborn Protection Act
Editor’s Note: The following is a release from the W.Va. House of Delegates. It is shared as a service to our member newspapers. It is not a news article from our newspapers: — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a veto override of H.B. 2568, the Pain Capable Unborn Protection[Read More…]
WV House Democrats: Homestead Exemption increases
Editor’s Note: The following is a release from the Democrat members of the W.Va. House of Delegates. It is shared as a service to our member newspapers. It is not a news article from our newspapers: — CHARLESTON. W.Va. — After several failed amendments, Democrats in the House of Delegates were able[Read More…]
Brooke County could see two new power plants
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Beech Bottom Mayor Becky Uhlly is among local officials applauding efforts to build two gas-fired power plants near the former Wheeling Corrugating plant in the village. Uhlly noted the town was built for employees of Wheeling Steel and when the steel mill closed, the village became a[Read More…]
W.Va. landowners get warning from pipeline firm
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Questions have been raised about whether natural gas producer EQT Corp. can legally force West Virginia landowners to allow surveyors onto their property while charting a proposed natural gas pipeline route. In a letter to landowners, EQT’s attorney Stephen E. Hastings wrote the state Legislature recognized the[Read More…]
Local control provision tips charter school vote
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A handful of state Senate Republicans say they voted for charter schools legislation Monday only after a significant change was made to the bill. Senate Bill 14 passed 18-16 along party lines Monday evening. The vote followed several weeks of debates and political maneuverings as Democrats sought[Read More…]
