MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In a tight race that see-sawed back and forth all night long, Alex X. Mooney edged out Nick Casey for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional district during Tuesday’s election. “I feel great, humbled and honored,” Mooney said in a telephone interview Tuesday night. “I commend Nick Casey for[Read More…]
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Berkeley County teen makes legislative history
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –Months of speculation ended Tuesday night when Republican newcomer Saira Blair bested two other candidates to become the youngest person ever elected to the West Virginia Legislature. Blair, who will represent the 59th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates, received 1,984 votes or 61.79 percent in[Read More…]
Fayette County out of sync on ‘Scout Amendment’
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although the Non-Profit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Amendment — commonly referred to at the Boy Scout Amendment — passed overwhelmingly across the state, Fayette County residents voted it down nearly 2 to 1. With 97 percent of all precincts counted statewide, 236,697 (62 percent) voted for and[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. SOUR MOOD AT THE POLLSAbout a quarter of U.S.[Read More…]
One W.Va. county helps another with recycling
BECKLEY, W.Va. — After terminating its lease with West Virginia Recycling Services, the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority will be transporting recyclables to Raleigh County to be processed. Lisa Suggs, marketing director at the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, said the facility is well-equipped to handle the extra materials and[Read More…]
Joe, Rock Manchin say $1.7M suit has shaky basis
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and businessman Rock Manchin say that a $1.7 million civil suit filed against them by their brother is hanging on to one document for proof. And that document isn’t even legal and binding, nor can it be tied to any past oral or[Read More…]
PSC to review FirstEnergy rate case agreement
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A joint stipulation agreement was filed with the state Public Service Commission on Monday in the FirstEnergy base rate case. The agreement calls for a $63 million increase in annual rates for West Virginia customers of FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison. FirstEnergy had requested as[Read More…]
Kanawha prosecutor accepts removal from office
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mark Plants said Monday he won’t appeal to the state Supreme Court the ruling by a three-judge panel to remove him as Kanawha County’s prosecuting attorney. Instead, Plants said, he will open his own law firm. The judges ruled last month that Plants, who faces two misdemeanor[Read More…]
Parties use new tactics to encourage turnout
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Political operatives have adopted some unconventional tactics to get out the vote leading up to today’s midterm election. Voters have seen the expected flurry of television ads and direct mailers for weeks. Volunteers and candidates have waved signs and made phone calls. But for the first time[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. HOW MUCH ATTACK ADS COST IN US ELECTIONMore than[Read More…]
