Month: February 2016

WV House advances voter ID bill on party-line vote

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians would be required to show photo ID at their polling places before they can vote, under a Republican bill advancing through the House of Delegates. The voter ID bill passed the House Judiciary Committee after nearly five hours of discussion and debate Wednesday on a strict[Read More…]

Report shows food stamps used in ‘vacation’ spots

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians who receive food stamp benefits spent $52.5 million last year at stores outside the state, according to a report requested by Delegate Jill Upson, R-Jefferson. West Virginia residents used their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) debit cards to make $1 million in purchases in both Florida[Read More…]

WV school board OKs multiple school closures

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education approved Wednesday closing three elementary schools in Boone County and one in Roane County, and heard that the superintendent of Fayette County, which it controls, wants to shutter Ansted Middle School. Wharton Elementary, Nellis Elementary and Jeffrey-Spencer Elementary represent three of[Read More…]

Big 12 title still there for WVU’s taking

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Without context, the headline ought to be exciting: “West Virginia leaves Kansas tied for first place in the Big 12.” Imagine for a moment it’s the second week of October and not February. Remember that was when the Mountaineers were picked sixth in the Big 12 coaches’[Read More…]

Hampshire Review hiring full-time editorial staff member

ROMNEY, W.Va. — The Hampshire Review is looking for a new full-time member for its editorial team, “Our team produces the biggest, best weekly newspaper in West Virginia for 7 years in a row, runs a robust website and keeps up an active Facebook page,”  said editor Jim King. “You need to[Read More…]

Coal industry, backers hail Clean Power Plan delay

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia’s coal industry and its supporters applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision delaying implementation of President Barack Obama’s climate change plan until all legal challenges are resolved. State environmentalists, meanwhile, expressed disappointment with the high court’s ruling, but remain optimistic that the president’s Clean Power Plan[Read More…]

U.S. Supreme Court made right call on EPA rules

An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel  PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Supreme Court Justices sent a clear message to President Barack Obama and his Environmental Protection Agency this week: Executive overreach will not go unchallenged. The Clean Power Plan is a problem and will receive the full legal scrutiny Obama[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 11

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PYONGYANG REACTS STRONGLY TO SEOUL’S INDUSTRIAL FACILITY MOVE North Korea vows to immediately[Read More…]

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