An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Let’s hope that a West Virginia state government planning board will decide to put an end to the ongoing flap about whether to switch more state employees from being paid twice a month to once every two weeks. The controversy has gone on[Read More…]
Month: April 2016
Because of pay gap, men pay more at WVU bake sale
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bake sales held at WVU on Tuesday, April 12, aimed to boost awareness of the pay gap between genders by offering baked goods at a reduced price for women. Sugar cookies, brownies and other baked goods were sold at 70 cents for women and $1 for men[Read More…]
SSAC board OKs off-season coaching rule change
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission’s Board of Control voted overwhelmingly in favor of a proposed rule that would drastically change the way high school coaches can interact with players during the offseason. The proposed change, which would allow for a flexible three-week summer practice session[Read More…]
Putnam County to host Food Truck Festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Shawn Whittington first took to the area streets three years ago, he counted his parrot-green Island Teriyaki food truck as the first food truck in Putnam County. About 60,000 miles on the truck’s odometer later, he now has company. So much so that last summer the[Read More…]
Justice slams Goodwin over Blankenship outcome
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The prosecution and conviction of former Massey Energy Co. CEO Don Blankenship for conspiracy to violate mine safety rules — labeled a landmark case by legal experts and mine safety advocates — came under fire Tuesday from somewhat unusual quarters: The campaign of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice,[Read More…]
‘Tuirn McDowell Around’ seeks citizen involvement
WELCH, W.Va. — Local organizers are hoping for a big turnout April 21 for a community-led effort to strengthen McDowell County’s economy, create new business opportunities and help families and young people stay in the county. Turn McDowell Around, a new organization for local development, has held two meetings already,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, April 13
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOW AMERICANS FEEL ABOUT SUPREME COURT POLITICAL BATTLE Nearly 2 in 3 back[Read More…]
Mother, daughter speak of sex assaults years apart
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Elaine Wagner and her daughter, Stephanie, have a lot in common. “We both love ‘Criminal Minds,’ ” Elaine Wagner said. “We both bite our nails. We are very open with each other about everything. We also share something else in common. We’re both survivors of very high-profile sexual[Read More…]
Stonewall Resort hoping for 20 new luxury cabins
WESTON, W.Va. — Budget cuts and funding uncertainty have placed many West Virginia state parks in survival, rather than expansion, mode. But Lewis County’s Stonewall Resort State Park has opened the first of what could be 20 new luxury cottages in a new, wooded lakeshore development, thanks to a new[Read More…]
Charleston I-64 bridge glitch zaps tires, slows traffic
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Police shut down eastbound Interstate 64 near Exit 58 after a loose expansion joint caused more than 20 flat tires on the Fort Hill bridge Monday morning. A Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatcher said at about 7:30 a.m. that the South Charleston Police Department was shutting down the[Read More…]