From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Those of you braving the Black Friday shopping crowds today might wish you had waited a day — stayed out of the herd, as it were — to shop with a little less of the madness, on Small Business Saturday. Each year, smaller, locally[Read More…]
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West Virginia to see 36 new delegates claim legislative seats in January
By Jake Zuckerman The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s a blind pastor, a 19-year-old undergrad, an openly gay teacher, an environmental scientist, a volunteer firefighter, medical professionals, veterans of the armed forces and more. Thirty-six new members of the House of Delegates will take seats in front of shiny,[Read More…]
Editorial: Pick judicial experience and Tabit for W.Va. Supreme Court
From The Register-Herald of Beckley: In the weeks ahead, as Gov. Jim Justice weighs the qualifications of nominees to fill the Supreme Court of Appeals vacancy left by the resignation of Allen Loughry, we hope he steers clear of appointing yet another politician – as he did twice in his[Read More…]
W.Va. Department of Education must ensure program is a money-saver
From The Wheeling News-Register: An initiative by the West Virginia Department of Education to repair old computers and other electronic devices instead of selling them at auction sounds like a wonderful idea. The concept of recycling and reusing has built-in appeal. But is it saving taxpayers money? When state government[Read More…]
Flu shots recommended in season of W.Va. holiday travel, gatherings
By JoAnn Snoderly The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As families, friends and co-workers gather for holiday gatherings and feasts, they may end up spreading influenza in addition to fun and great food, according to health-care providers. An uptick in influenza cases is likely as individuals travel and[Read More…]
Editorial: West Virginia Turnpike patrols remind us all to drive safely
From the Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: People driving the West Virginia Turnpike during the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can expect to see extra road patrols by the Public Service Commission. The patrols will check commercial trucks for speeding and defective equipment. It’s something the West Virginia Trucking Association welcomes. “Safety[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. McKinley: JSW Steel operation at former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel plant expected to re-fire by month’s end
By MATT SAXTON City Editor The Intelligencer of Wheeling WHEELING, W.Va. — JSW Steel is expected to refire the electric arc furnace of the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. mill in Mingo Junction by the end of the month. U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., made the announcement to Wheeling Rotary Club[Read More…]
Charles Town, W.Va., City Council postpones vote on $10 million Rockwool sewer line project
By MEGAN HUGHART The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINS BURG, W.Va. – Charles Town City Council postponed a vote Monday on a $10 million sewer line to serve the factory Rockwool is building in Ranson. The 6-mile sewer line would connect the factory and future commercial, industrial and residential developments into[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. should curb settlements in BRIM lawsuits
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Was West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner acting illegally when he fired and replaced 16 employees in his agency, not long after taking office in January 2017? It is a question to which Mountain State residents deserve an answer — but we may never[Read More…]
