CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With Jon Calvert’s election to the Clarksburg Water Board, the three-member panel’s split decision to stop buying fluoride will likely be reversed, both sides agree. Meanwhile, the water board’s other split decision — to remove three of its dams — remains as murky as the West Fork[Read More…]
Month: June 2015
Lack of transparency unacceptable
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A recent hearing by the House Oversight Committee led to a lot of arguing over White House compliance with requests for information. Bottom line: The Obama administration is not as transparent as it promised to be so many years ago. At[Read More…]
W.Va. could save millions on Courtesy Patrol, audit finds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia could save millions of dollars if the Division of Highways operated the state Courtesy Patrol internally, instead of contracting the service out to a non-profit agency, a legislative audit released Sunday found. In the 2014-15 budget year, the DOH paid non-profit Citizens Conservation Corps of[Read More…]
Kanawha tests way to ID drivers passing buses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When people illegally pass school buses in West Virginia, they’re rarely brought to justice because state law doesn’t allow police to ticket offenders solely based on a license plate number. Kanawha transportation officials are trying out new technology that can positively identify who’s behind the wheel when[Read More…]
Monroe County marks 61st annual farmer’s parade
UNION, W.Va. — The normal weekend tasks for thousands of families in Monroe County were put on hold temporarily Saturday as crowds lined Main Street in Union for the 61st annual Farmer’s Day parade. Jeffry Pritt, an attorney marking his 20th year as the public address announcer for the parade,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, June 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, June 8, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA AT G-7 Iraq’s premier[Read More…]
Register-Herald NIE auction features two vehicles
Newspapers in Education Flea Market and Auction funds school programs By Cody Neff REGISTER-HERALD REPORTER BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two vehicles are among the goodies being auctioned off at the Newspapers in Education Flea Market and Auction that is coming to Marquee Cinemas in Beckley on Saturday at 8 a.m. The auction[Read More…]
Flights to Myrtle Beach from NCWV Airport start Friday
By Zach Tuggle The Exponent Telegraph BRIDGEPORT — Today is a special day for the North Central West Virginia Airport: A commercial airplane will take off at 7 p.m. and fly directly to Myrtle Beach. “We’re certainly excited about it,” said Rick Rock, director of the airport. “It’s something we’ve[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, June 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, June 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. CHINA RESPONDS TO HACKING ACCUSATIONS The foreign ministry[Read More…]
Marion County students encouraged to exercise their bodies and brains during vacation
By Rachel Hawkins Times West Virginian FAIRVIEW, W.Va. — Summer vacation has officially begun in Marion County as students cleaned out their lockers, packed up their books and danced out the doors of the schoolhouse. Thursday officially ushered in the beginning of summer vacation as the school year came to[Read More…]