By JAKE ZUCKERMAN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill was sent to the House floor Friday that will create a special type of hunting permit specifically for blind sportsmen. The House Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 2597, which would allow legally blind people to hunt with the assistance of[Read More…]
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Winds cause thousands of power outages; more than 8,000 NCWV customers without service
By STEVEN BAUBLITZ NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — More than 8,000 customers are still without power after howling winds made their way through North Central West Virginia beginning Sunday afternoon. First Energy spokesman Jeff Straight said that within the Mon Power service area — which is all of West Virginia[Read More…]
Oil and gas industry still good for businesses
By SHELLEY HANSON For The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Opinions vary regarding the impact of the natural gas drilling industry on the region, but when it comes to local businesses it has been positive for many. Attic Pickers owner Denise Wycherley said she has noticed in an[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Western Regional Jail launches inpatient treatment pilot program
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has begun offering inpatient substance abuse treatment to jail-housed inmates via court referral with the launch of a pilot program at Western Regional Jail that state officials say aims to break the cycle of addiction, save lives, and reduce crime and incarceration costs.[Read More…]
High hopes for hemp in the Mountain State
By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Blessed with cooperative state agriculture officials, new federal regulations and helpful law enforcement agencies, West Virginia’s hemp industry is showing promise, according to the owners of a Spa City cannabidiol (CBD) extraction laboratory. With a farm bill signed into law[Read More…]
Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau reports rise in West Virginia tourism
Staff reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. — The Greater Parkersburg Convention and Visitors Bureau says West Virginia tourism has seen a significant increase in visits and revenue. Thursday night’s annual meeting of the CVB at Grand Pointe Conference Center in Vienna hosted over 60 attendees, ranging from[Read More…]
West Virginia hunters protest bill to allow guided bear hunts, call for lower buck limits
By JOHN McCOY Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Meetings of the West Virginia Natural Resources Commission are normally rather sedate affairs. Sunday’s wasn’t. More than 300 people jammed into the meeting room to argue against legislation that would allow for guided bear hunts, and to argue in favor of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, February 25
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT TOOK BEST PICTURE AT OSCARS In an upset, the segregation-era road-trip drama “Green Book”[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Monday, Feb. 25
Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 48th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Morgan County Day, Upper House Rotunda; Civil Air Patrol Day, Upper Senate Rotunda. SENATE: Senate to convene at 11 a.m. On The Agenda The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS[Read More…]