By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice stunned the West Virginia gaming industry Thursday, issuing a news release claiming that a tentative agreement has been reached to incorporate an “integrity fee” into the state’s new sports betting law. “I don’t know how in the world we[Read More…]
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West Virginia lawmaker says governor made illegal betting deal
Staff reports The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Ohio County lawmaker has said West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice held an illegal meeting with state lottery representatives, sports leagues and casino owners about fees associated with a proposed sports wagering law. “It’s absolutely absurd,” said Delegate Shawn Fluharty,[Read More…]
New DEA report says West Virginia ranks No. 1 for physician arrests
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A new report from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) “Cases Against Doctors” has shown West Virginia ranked No. 1 for the most DEA physician arrests when adjusting for population. The report said West Virginia sees nearly 121 percent more DEA physician[Read More…]
Options proposed for processing West Virginia’s medical cannabis funds
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a letter sent to legislative leadership and the governor, West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue is proposing two options for processing medical cannabis funds. The first recommendation is a closed-loop, open-loop or combination system. A closed-loop system would provide a way[Read More…]
Lawyers press for opioid pill numbers after judge OKs release
By ERIC EYRE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawyers representing towns and counties in West Virginia and other states are making a barrage of requests for federal data that details shipments of prescription opioids to local communities. At a federal court hearing Thursday, the leader of a group of plaintiff’s[Read More…]
US Surgeon General praises Huntington’s recovery story
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams paid a visit to Huntington on Thursday for all the right reasons, as he put it. The city, once shoved into the spotlight as the world’s media flocked to document the opioid epidemic’s darkest hours, now[Read More…]
Farmers Bank holds ribbon-cutting to celebrate Teays Valley opening
State-of-the-Art Banking Center Now Open Hurricane, WV – May 11, 2018 – Farmers Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Farmers Bank and Savings Company, headquartered in Pomeroy, Ohio, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new state-of-the-art banking center at 3572 Teays Valley Road in Hurricane on[Read More…]
Event to focus on American Rosie Movement
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Thanks! Plain and Simple, Inc., a West Virginia nonprofit focused on Rosie the Riveters, will have an informational event at 4 p.m. Monday, May 14, at the Cabell County Library, 455 9th St., Huntington, Room 1. The aims to teach the public about the state’s[Read More…]
Despite profit, AEP seeks rate hike in West Virginia
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — American Electric Power earned $454 million during the first three months of this year, but the firm now wants to raise bills for West Virginia residential customers by nearly $15 per month. The Mountain State operating subsidiaries of Columbus,[Read More…]
