BECKLEY, W.Va. — It’s a long road to get to the top of Ellison Ridge, especially if the route has been through Iraq or Afghanistan. That’s the story of six veterans who are participating in a potato project with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. They’ve been at war, they’ve[Read More…]
Month: June 2016
Gov. Tomblin statement on Fiscal Year 2017 budget negotiations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin this weekend released the following statement regarding Fiscal Year 2017 budget negotiations: “As part of the ongoing budget negotiations, many members of the Legislature have expressed a desire to assist PEIA recipients in avoiding greater increases in their premiums. I agree with their concern, and[Read More…]
Fire damages two Fairmont buildings
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Crews responded to the scene of a structure fire that damaged two buildings Sunday on Fairmont’s East Side. The fire, which took place at Mike Heston Serenity and Fellowship House located at the corner of Guffey and Columbia streets across from Ford Funeral Home, was initially called[Read More…]
Spare dogs from death sentences
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Giving stray dogs, some of which simply wandered away from loving homes, just five days between being received at an animal shelter to being euthanized is unreasonable, unnecessary and just plain wrong. Yet it may be the law in West Virginia.[Read More…]
WV officials reflect on 50 years of Miranda rights
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — On June 13, 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court gave its decision in the Miranda v. Arizona case, establishing that each suspect must be advised of four constitutional rights before interrogation by authorities. The Miranda warning has served as an important part in criminal proceedings as it is[Read More…]
Ways to have fun on the water in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Trying to take a mini vacation this summer? There are so many different places to go and things to do in just a day around North Central West Virginia. Sutton, Tygart and Stonewall Jackson lakes, along with the Cheat River, are just a few places where you[Read More…]
Lawmakers must agree on budget, then plan for future
A column by John Miller, executive editor of The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As West Virginia lawmakers continue what’s been a long slog toward a budget agreement, we believe area residents should join with us in encouraging local legislators to get behind Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s current proposal. The governor[Read More…]
Suddenlink to initiate $1 fee for paper billing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Josh Bucklen glanced at his grandmother’s Suddenlink bill last month, he was surprised to see a notice for a $1 “paper convenience fee” customers will be subject to starting July 1. This follows a February decision by Suddenlink to begin charging new customers the dollar fee[Read More…]
Businessman behind proposed bullet factory has tried before
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In 2012, a specialty ammunition company announced plans to open a factory in North Las Vegas. It never opened. In 2013, a specialty ammunition company announced plans to open a factory in Texas. It never opened. Two weeks ago, a specialty ammunition company announced plans to open a[Read More…]
WV House working for 51 votes for tobacco tax hike
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Day 15 of the ongoing special session was marked with brief floor sessions in the House of Delegates and Senate Sunday, as the leadership of both parties continued to scramble to secure the needed 51 votes in the House to pass the governor’s compromise tobacco tax plan,[Read More…]
