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Small Town, W.Va.: Trying to save Pax
By Matt Combs, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Pax, like many small West Virginia towns, is dying. From a high population of more than 600 in 1940 to closing in on 150, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the small Fayette County community has lost its schools and many of its businesses[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Statehouse Beat: House and Senate not singing the same tune
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail So here’s where we stand: The Republican-controlled Senate is feuding with the Republican governor, who seems to be feuding with everyone from U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to his many creditors. Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled House of Delegates not only doesn’t seem to be on the same[Read More…]
Editorial: Concord University plan for free four-year tuition sparks excitement in W.Va.
From The Bluefield Daily Telegraph: The concept of free college tuition has certainly been a popular talking point in recent months. And it is more than just talk. Earlier this year, the Republican-controlled West Virginia Legislature approved the new “WV Invests” bill, a measure that covers the costs for tuition and fees at two-year[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate issues Budget Bulletin for June 14
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Senate’s Finance Committee has issued its Budget Bulletin. This week’s issue takes a look at SB 632, the Safe Schools Act. The bill was signed into law on March 25, 2019. You can view this week’s edition here: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/committees/senate/documents/Budget-Bulletin-6-14-Final-Safe-Schools.pdf. Previous issues of the Budget Bulletin[Read More…]
Paramount Arts Center at Marshall University announces its season
By DAVE LAVENDER, The Herald-Dispatch What do Harry Potter, Lee Ann Womack, Marty Stuart, “Frozen, Jr.” and Gladys Knight have in common? They will all take the stage at the historic Paramount Arts Center in downtown Ashland. Tickets went on sale at noon Friday, June 14, for the Paramount’s Fall[Read More…]
Opinion: Social media users are West Virginia’s best marketers
By Chelsea Ruby West Virginia Tourism Commissioner Destination marketing is a competitive industry. That’s the reason the state Tourism Office works every day to spread the good word about vacations in West Virginia. Personally, I think it’s an easy sell. This state is magnificent. But the fact of the matter[Read More…]
Thousands visiting W.Va. for U.S. Youth Soccer regional tournaments
By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Thousands of young soccer players, their coaches and their families from 13 states are descending on the region this week, as the 2019 U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup begins today at locations in Barboursville and Dunbar. It is the first of four major[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Swartzmiller seeks elimination of income caps for Social Security tax exemption
By JOSELYN KING, The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING . W.Va. — Delegate Randy Swartzmiller thinks the upcoming special legislative session on education betterment also would be an opportune time to re-examine legislation eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits for West Virginians. Swartzmiller, D-Hancock, wants to eliminate the wage caps placed[Read More…]
