By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Kellie Gunnoe said prevention efforts took a big step locally this week. In a special meeting Tuesday, Beckley City Council voted to immediately enact a vape/smoke shop ordinance which limits the establishment of new vape/smoke shops in the city to B-2 zoning districts.[Read More…]
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Taylor Kennedy: With NIL legalized, where does W.Va. prep sports go from here?
By Taylor Kennedy, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some high school coaches, especially veterans, have said they never expected to see the day prep athletes could profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL). That day has come. A policy was put in place in July allowing high school and[Read More…]
Judge Says Marshall County Assessor Can’t Return to Work While Awaiting Trial on Fraud Charges – for Now
By Shelley Hanson, The Intelligencer MOUNDSVILLE — Marshall County Assessor Eric Buzzard, who is accused of seven felony counts of fraudulent schemes, wants to go back to work in his elected office, but Marshall County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Cramer said no, for now. Buzzard and his attorney, William Ihlenfeld,[Read More…]
Gov. Morrisey makes water grant announcement during Fairmont visit
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The Greater Paw Paw Public Service District will receive $500,000 for the repair of seven main pump stations in their sewer system. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $4.96 million in water and sewer infrastructure grants during a Fairmont appearance Thursday afternoon. The West[Read More…]
OP-ED: A once-in-a-generation opportunity for downtown Charles Town
By Pasha Majdi, Jefferson County Commission President, for the Spirit of Jefferson The City of Charles Town has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in its downtown, pick the right businesses in keeping with its “historically hip” vision, and make Charles Town a destination. How? By buying the County’s Washington Street[Read More…]
Wharncliffe/Ben Creek area residents meet to discuss proposed ammonia plant
By Bruce Justice, Mingo Messenger WHARNCLIFFE, W.Va. — About 30 residents in the Wharncliffe/Ben Creek areas gathered at the Wharncliffe Church of God Monday evening, Aug. 4, to learn more details about an ammonia facility and connected data centers being proposed for construction in that area of Mingo County. Monday’s[Read More…]
Mountains of Support: Morrisey fully backing feds in immigration crackdown
By Brett Dunlap, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — State law enforcement and corrections officials will be working with federal officials to address the issue of illegal immigrants throughout West Virginia. Gov. Patrick Morrisey was at the Parkersburg Correctional Center on Wednesday to announce an agreement between the U.S. Immigration[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith ‘blindsided’ by sale of Hopemont Hospital
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram TERRA ALTA, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia Senate President Randy Smith said he was given only minutes of advance notice before Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the state was selling four health care facilities. Smith said he “was blindsided” by the news, especially as[Read More…]
Courts to decide? State BOE pushes back on religious exemptions in charter schools
By Sierra Marling, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Board of Education is moving to ensure public charter schools follow the state’s compulsory vaccination rules. The BOE has directed its legal counsel to draft a letter to the Professional Charter School Board affirming that the same immunization requirements[Read More…]
BOE learns of GBO plan to allow WiFi in Green Bank
By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times GREEN BANK, W.Va. — When the National Radio Quiet Zone was established in 1958, wireless interference was not a concern, but in the past nearly 70 years, technology has advanced by leaps and bounds. Now it’s nearly impossible to go a day without using[Read More…]
