By Darlene J. Swiger The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG — Ronald Lane Inc., Clarksburg, has signed a contract with a major natural gas company to lease land in both Harrison and Ritchie counties that will result in 800-1,200 jobs coming to the region. They are scheduled to move in June 1. Ronald Lane[Read More…]
Month: January 2017
Homeless woman struggles for help
JEFF MCCOY Staff writer [email protected] Editor’s note: The names of the woman with disabilities and her sister have been changed to protect their identities. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — “Carrie” slips in and out of sleep on the motel bed where she has been reading the Bible. Her sister “Linda” sits patiently on a chair at[Read More…]
Hundreds from wide area gather for Run to Read half-marathon
PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER Hundreds of runners start on their 13.1-mile journey, despite brisk weather, during the 12th annual Run to Read half-marathon held at Pricketts Fort Saturday afternoon. – To see more photos, click here. By Sarah Goodrich Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Despite frigid temperatures in the teens, hundreds[Read More…]
Editorial: ACA facts do not align with Ryan’s bluster
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: Before the U.S. Congress goes about its promised exercise of repealing the Affordable Care Act without much thought as to what would take its place, folks in these parts may want to review the hard truths behind what would be left in the wake of[Read More…]
W.Va. counties wrestling with loss of tax revenue
By Daniel Tyson The Register-Herald of Beckley SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. – In recent years, Nicholas County commissioners were forced to make a series of unpleasant financial decisions as tax revenue lessened, especially the coal severance fund. “These weren’t easy decisions,” said Commission President Ken Altizer, of financial actions commissioners needed to[Read More…]
Campaign aims to increase WV’s sugary drink tax
Lori Kersey Weekend Editor The Charleston Gazette-Mail Several health-related organizations in West Virginia plan to lobby the state Legislature this year for an increase in the state’s sugary drink tax. Local chapters of the American Heart Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy,[Read More…]
Speaker of House Armstead names leadership team for 83rd W.Va. Legislature
Release from House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Tim Armstead, R-Kanawha,has announced his leadership team for the 83rd Legislature, which will convene next week in Charleston. Delegate Daryl Cowles, R-Morgan, will continue to serve as Majority Leader. Delegate Carol Miller, R-Cabell, will serve as Majority Whip.[Read More…]
Justice Appoints Bill Crouch DHHR Secretary
Release from Justice Transition team: Crouch brings over 30 years of experience in health care to DHHR post CHARLESTON, W.Va.— Governor-elect Jim Justice has named Bill J. Crouch to his cabinet. Crouch will serve as the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) secretary. In 1987, Crouch founded Bill J.[Read More…]
Governor-elect Justice names Jan Cahill Superintendent of State Police
Release from Justice Transition team: Greenbrier County Sheriff has 27 years of law enforcement experience CHARLESTON,WV— Today, Governor-elect Jim Justice picked Sheriff Jan Cahill to serve as the Superintendent of State Police. Cahill is currently the Sheriff of Greenbrier County. He graduated from Concord University with a B.S. in[Read More…]
Justice to receive public following inauguration; ball tickets now on sale
Logan Banner staff and wire report: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The inaugural committee for Gov.-elect Jim Justice says he’ll receive the public in the state Capitol in Charleston following his 1 p.m. inauguration on Jan. 16 on its South Plaza. That will be followed by a reception in the nearby West Virginia[Read More…]