CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Using land already owned by the state and the prison population to work the fields, West Virginia inmates are producing some food for tables in other prison facilities across the state. The commissioners of Agriculture and Corrections reported on the cooperative project to two joint committees Tuesday[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Sept. 10
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. OBAMA TO OUTLINE STRATEGY TO COMBAT ISLAMIC STATE MILITANTSThe[Read More…]
Senior citizens rally at state Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wearing yellow and ringing bells, hundreds of senior citizens from across West Virginia rallied at the state capitol in Charleston on Tuesday in an effort to build legislative support for senior programs and in-home care funding.More than 700 people showed up for the event on the rear steps of the Capitol. The crowd[Read More…]
Higher pay sought for W.Va. correctional officers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A plan to increase salaries and benefits for correctional officers and support staff in West Virginia would cost the state nearly $69 million over the next three years, but officials say they believe the benefits ultimately would outweigh the costs. Representatives of the Department of Corrections, the[Read More…]
Home rule board asked to include more cities
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Members of the Home Rule Board heard one theme repeated several times Monday: the West Virginia Home Rule Pilot Program Phase II should be opened to all applicants. “When I look at the names of the municipalities that have applied, I don’t see competitors – I see[Read More…]
Bridgeport mayor resigns as plea date nears
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport Mayor Mario Blount resigned Monday night, just four days before he is scheduled for a plea hearing in federal court on drug charges. Blount also filed for personal bankruptcy last Friday, listing $185,432.84 in assets, and $1,550,085.96 in liabilities. On Friday, Blount is expected to[Read More…]
W.Va. DEP to tailor chemical tank inspections
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Department of Environmental Protection officials plan to announce as early as Tuesday a proposed rule outlining a focused plan for mandated inspections of thousands of chemical storage tanks across West Virginia and — Tomblin administration officials hope — ease concerns about implementation of the state’s new[Read More…]
Another West Virginian wins $1 million in Lottery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Robert Carter has been buying Powerball tickets for more than 30 years, and until this year, he had never won more than $7. His diligence paid off on Aug. 2, when his wife, Helen, checked his Powerball ticket and discovered he’d won a million dollars. “I[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Sept. 9
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. OBAMA LOOKS TO BROADEN OFFENSIVE VS. ISLAMIC MILITANTSThe plans[Read More…]
Senior citizens rally set for Tuesday
WVPA Sharing photos will be available EDITOR’S NOTE: The WVPA will take photos at this rally and distribute them to all member newspapers. Editors should watch emails and look for postings after 1 p.m. CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services will host a rally[Read More…]
