CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A new court ruling limiting the use of Tasers in five states, including West Virginia, could pose safety issues for both officers and suspects, law enforcement officials say. Last month, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to restrict the use of Tasers unless the person is[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
Time to rethink government holidays?
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Everyone who didn’t have to work on Presidents’ Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day, raise your hands. Chances are, you probably work for the federal or state government — or a bank — if you did. Otherwise, like the rest of[Read More…]
Permit-less concealed carry bill hits tax credit snag
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposed $100 tax credit intended to encourage residents to continue to obtain concealed carry permits for firearms has become a stumbling block, delaying action on a bill to legalize permit-less concealed carry (HB4145), Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles Trump, R-Morgan, said Monday. Trump said he delayed consideration[Read More…]
WV Houses passes bill letting Uber, Lyft into state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates pushed the accelerator Monday on letting Uber offer rides in West Virginia. House members voted 94 to 4 to pass legislation (HB 4228) that allows ridesharing companies, including Uber and Lyft, to operate in the state. State lawmakers expect Uber’s service to[Read More…]
Manchin, Capito split on Scalia replacement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s two U.S. senators are split along partisan lines about whether the Senate should consider a Supreme Court nominee from President Barack Obama, who has just over 11 months remaining in his second term. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is siding with the Republican Senate leadership, which[Read More…]
Lego work to take Monroe County kids to St. Louis
UNION, W.Va. — A roving robot made primarily of toy Lego blocks is making a big jump from a game board in Monroe County all the way to St. Louis for the “World Festival” competition of the First Lego League in April. The robot had help from a team of[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Feb. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SENATE REPUBLICANS SUPPORT MCCONNELL ON SUPREME COURT OPENING Democrats looking to reclaim the[Read More…]
Attorney Charles “Rusty” Webb appointed city attorney for Renick
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Renick City Council has appointed Charles R. “Rusty” Webb as its City Attorney. “It is with great pleasure that we appoint Charles R. “Rusty” Webb to the position of City Attorney”, said Renick Mayor Patrick Roberts. “Rusty is committed to serving the citizens of Renick and the[Read More…]
Reworked broadband bill is segmented approach
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the face of fierce opposition from Frontier Communications and cable companies, state lawmakers have scrapped plans to build a 2,500-mile high-speed Internet network all at once in West Virginia and instead seek to construct the fiber network in segments. State senators backed away from proposed legislation last[Read More…]
Steven Ruby good choice for U.S. Attorney
A Gazette editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., asked President Obama to nominate Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven R. Ruby to be top federal prosecutor for southern West Virginia. This is an excellent choice. Ruby was chief prosecutor of corrupt Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship, whose disregard[Read More…]
