CHARLESTON, W.Va. A theft ring among Riverside High School employees, which allegedly went on for years, was broken up after one employee’s son told police about the theft while a State Police trooper was serving him a domestic violence petition. Five employees have been suspended without pay for their involvement[Read More…]
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Tennant’s office to levy fees for some documents
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant’s office will start charging the public to obtain documents that were previously available free and online. The new charges take effect Sept. 4, according to a notice at the bottom of business license filings web page. Once the fees take[Read More…]
Tomblin may have alternative to special session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin wants to avoid a special session to change the bill crafted after the massive chemical leak and water contamination this year, despite calls from state House and Senate leadership for the session. “The governor agrees a special session is a valid option, but if appropriate[Read More…]
West Virginia sees shortage of truck drivers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The trucking industry is facing a driver shortage that is expected to worsen over the coming years. Jeff Foster, who runs the Boone County Truck Driving Academy in Chapmanville, said the root cause of that shortage is trucker retirement. “Right now America is short about 30,000[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Aug. 28
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. OBAMA CONTEMPLATES CONGRESS’ ROLE IN SYRIAN CRISISThe big question[Read More…]
Track officials upset as Hancock smoking ban OK’d
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Despite emotional, last-minute pleas from Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort employees, the Hancock County health board on Tuesday unanimously approved an indoor, countywide smoking ban with no exemptions for gaming facilities. The long-anticipated action makes Hancock County the 29th county in West Virginia to adopt[Read More…]
W.Va. ag agency audit finds possible fraud
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Investigators found “additional instances of possible fraud or abuse” during the final 18 months of former state Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass’ tenure, according to a follow-up audit of the state Department of Agriculture released Tuesday. That includes the questionable spending of $661,790 of federal stimulus funds in[Read More…]
WVU seeks partner to build 400-room hotel
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU is looking to see if a viable partner exists to help design and manage a hotel and conference center near the Erickson Alumni Center. WVU released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a hotel and conference center project Tuesday, Aug. 26. Bids are due on Nov.[Read More…]
Shepherdstown church goes solar, library next
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Members of Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, Solar Holler and the greater Shepherdstown community gathered on church property Tuesday for the dedication of the new solar power system that will provide electricity to Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church. Guests were invited to view the 60 solar panels on the roof[Read More…]
Mason County responder training pays off
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The response to Tuesday’s accident between a school bus and two semi trucks was a result of preparing for the worst-case scenario. According to reports, a school bus was stopped to pick up children around 7:30 a.m.Tuesday with another semi-truck stopped behind it near Cornstalk[Read More…]
