By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Suspended West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry didn’t deny he took trips in state vehicles and had state-owned furniture in his home. However, Loughry told the jurors who will determine his fate that it was his understanding he was allowed to[Read More…]
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In policy shift, West Virginia to tax most internet retail sales after all
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a significant policy change, the West Virginia Tax Department has issued an administrative notice to most out-of-state retailers, directing that they are to begin collecting and remitting taxes on internet sales to West Virginians. The order states that “notice is hereby[Read More…]
Gee: Fear of failure must not stop WVU, state from meeting challenges
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s quest for innovation can be seen in the way it addresses curriculum for students who face an ever-changing job market, the issues facing the Mountain State and in its groundbreaking research, President Gordon Gee said Monday in his annual State of the University[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Pierpont, LIFE UMC Food Pantry ribbon cutting Thursday at 5 p.m.
FAIRMONT, W.VA. — Pierpont Community & Technical College and LIFE United Methodist Church will be conducting the official ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Pierpont Pride Food Pantry at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center and the event will include a free meal for students. What: The official ribbon cutting, interviews, and photo opportunities When:[Read More…]
Parkersburg councilman blasted for coat hanger comment
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A Facebook comment by Parkersburg City Councilman Eric Barber created a firestorm well beyond the Mid-Ohio Valley. In a reply to a post on a private Facebook page reportedly about Friday’s announcement that Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., would vote[Read More…]
International exports bright spot for WV coal industry
America coal exports at 31 million shorts tons By Matt Combs The Register-Herald of Beckley BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although down substantially over the long-term, short-term coal production gains in southern West Virginia are one of the few bright spots in the nation’s coal picture. According to the U.S. Energy Information[Read More…]
WV Supreme Court reconvenes today, first time since court upheaval
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear the arguments on its regularly-scheduled docket for the first time since federal attorneys and state officials and lawmakers accused justices on the court of misconduct in office. There are six cases on the court’s[Read More…]
Voter registration deadline a week away in West Virginia
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — As the Nov. 6 general election draws closer, now is the time for West Virginia voters to update their registrations and know when and where they can cast their ballots. For those not already registered to vote, the deadline[Read More…]
Huntington leads West Virginia in LGBTQ equality
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In terms of LGBTQ equality, Huntington is a “shining beacon of hope” in the state of West Virginia, according to the Human Rights Campaign. HRC, the largest civil rights organization working on behalf of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer Americans, released[Read More…]
