By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers received an update on the state’s finances Monday as they consider enacting another personal income tax reduction. Larry Pack, acting revenue secretary, gave an optimistic view of the current financial outlook and pointed to the “about $3 billion in cash[Read More…]
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2nd public meeting set for proposed razing of 19 historic Gorge buildings
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. — A second public meeting on the proposed demolition of 19 historic but dilapidated structures and one modern addition to a historic building in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will take place later in October. The buildings are either listed[Read More…]
Opinion: Honey boosts southern West Virginia economy and brings value to Appalachia and the Mountain State
By Terri J. Giles, The Register-Herald Sweet, nutritious honey and our resilient bees are a Godsend for West Virginia and Appalachia. Honey is boosting the economy of southern West Virginia and bringing positive benefits to us. After decades of public service and foundation management, I was blessed to be able[Read More…]
From diagnosis to end of treatment, ‘look for the silver lining’
By Eric Cravey, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — At the age of 72, Suze Dempsey could be found on the pickleball court, kayaking or helping her three siblings with day-to-day tasks. However, in July 2023, that all changed after she felt a lump in one of her breasts. “I[Read More…]
Capitol Interest: West Virginia special session resumes with new bills, a review of child care tax credit
No movement yet on 5% personal income tax cut By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a six-day break to allow behind-the-scenes negotiations towards Gov. Jim Justice’s 5% personal income tax proposal to continue, the second special session of the West Virginia Legislature continued[Read More…]
Statehouse beat: The special session that shouldn’t have been
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail This week’s special session should never have happened. All it has accomplished (so far) is to waste $35,000, with legislators no closer to approving Gov. Jim Justice’s 5% income tax cut than when he first proposed it in July. Special sessions are intended to do[Read More…]
Marion County residents show outpouring of support for hurricane Helene victims
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Flying over North Carolina, Fairmont Firefighter Dusty Lambert can see the true scale of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. “You can see the muddy landscape that scars all the valleys in the area,” Lambert said. “You can spot many, many landslides and slips[Read More…]
Editorial: Time for signs yet again
The Journal As we head into another election season, the time to reiterate the cry to candidates and to those who work for them regarding the legality of placing campaign signage. Election season brings us every size, shape and color of campaign sign imaginable and these signs have already begun[Read More…]
Built on Bravery: How the WVU Mine Rescue Team was born
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team has evolved from the seed of an idea born out of determination to a highly respected competition team earning accolades around the world for its performance. Built by students from multiple disciplines on campus and industry experts with a[Read More…]
Mountain State Forest Festival: Maid Silvia LXXVI Lilly Harper Ryan to be crowned today
ELKINS — Maid Silvia Lilly Ryan, LXXXVI, will be wearing an exquisite design, custom envisioned for her very tall and slender frame. She will descend Coronation Hill today in the color of deep amethyst purple velvet. The velvet gown is an A-Line design, but with many new features not seen before[Read More…]
