MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — They gathered several rows deep outside the Coliseum’s blue gate Saturday, Feb. 20, the youngest Mountaineers fans perched atop their father’s shoulders, all hoping to catch a glimpse of the stylish hook shot that defined a storied career. At 2 p.m., about two hours before tip-off of[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
WV Senate panel wrong to double tobacco tax hike
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The stakes are high —and may never be higher. As The Dominion Post’s David Beard wrote last week, “The Senate Finance Committee saw the governor’s 45 cent per pack cigarette tax hike and raised it another 55 cents Wednesday.” Gov. Earl Ray[Read More…]
WV officials push to increase seat belt usage
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — It’s estimated that about 12 percent of drivers in the state still fail to buckle up when they’re operating a motor vehicle. Those who do not fasten their seat belts are subject to citations from police, said Lisa Hall, the Region 5 coordinator for the Governor’s Highway[Read More…]
Rockslide blocks portion of U.S. 119 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two house-sized boulders fell onto U.S. 119 Sunday about a half-mile off the Interstate 79 Mink Shoals exit. One portion of the rock landed off the side of the road and another was in the roadway. No injuries were reported. According to Metro 911, the slide occurred shortly[Read More…]
Kanawha rejects few concealed carry applications
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Since 2009, the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department has rejected a little more than two concealed carry permit applications for every 100 it receives. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office received 1,663 concealed carry permit requests in 2015, 35 of which were rejected. But a proposed law making its way[Read More…]
DNR seeks more liberal deer, bear, turkey seasons
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia wildlife officials have proposed regulations that would allow hunters to kill more white-tailed deer, black bears and turkeys this fall. The proposals came less than two months after hunters enjoyed especially good hunting for deer and bears. Deer hunters enjoyed their best buck kill since[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Feb. 22
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 22, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SUSPECT IN FATAL MICHIGAN SHOOTINGS EXPECTED IN COURT Authorities are looking into a[Read More…]
State Senate Report: Feb. 15-20
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s access to broadband Internet got a boost on Thursday after the Senate voted 29-5 to approve Senate Bill 315, which provides for the creation of statewide fiber optic broadband infrastructure network that would operate as a middle mile. The network would be owned and operated[Read More…]
House Speaker Armstead sizes up session, bills
By George Hohmann For West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the state legislative session enters its final weeks, House Speaker Tim Armstead said he’s pleased with the progress that’s been made, proud that lawmakers have tackled some significant issues, and confident solutions will be found to the state’s budget deficit. [Read More…]
WV House of Delegates Report: Feb. 15-20
Editor’s note – This information released by the West Virginia House of Delegates Feb. 20, 2016, and is provided for your consideration: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Floor action in the House of Delegates picked up significantly this week, with members passing 36 bill, bringing the total number of bills passed by the chamber[Read More…]