FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Matt Stonie wasn’t quite sure what to expect as he prepared to bite into one of West Virginia’s famous treats. The somewhat lumpy, light-brown pepperoni rolls looked unfamiliar and foreign to the California resident in the plastic bag. Stonie pulled one out and carefully studied the anatomy[Read More…]
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Judge denies Blankenship’s request for Vegas trip
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A federal magistrate has denied former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s request to travel home to Las Vegas for Memorial Day. The motion, filed May 6, requested travel “home” to Nevada from May 23-30 to visit a dentist and to meet with attorneys located there. Conditions of Blankenship’s[Read More…]
WVU purchase of Beckley campus awaits federal OK
BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s purchase of the Mountain State University Beckley campus is on hold, waiting for federal approval, because grant money was used for the construction of two buildings. Rob Alsop, WVU’s vice president for Legal, Government, and Entrepreneurial Engagement, said Tuesday that Wiseman Hall, which housed[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, May 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OVER 430 MIGRANTS RESCUED BY FISHERMAN ARE TAKEN[Read More…]
W.Va. tax reform panel eyes other states
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Joint Committee on Tax Reform spent a second day hearing about the state’s tax structure. This time, the topic was how the state compares to the rest of the country, and what other states have done about tax reform. Experts from the Tax Foundation, the Council[Read More…]
Serving as police officer no easy job
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The police memorial service held last week in Fayetteville was a reminder of the sacrifices our law enforcement officers can and do make for our communities. The event, held in conjunction with National Peace Officer Day, was a tribute to the men and[Read More…]
Study says Eastern Panhandle gas pipeline feasible
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The bottom line is that it is feasible to construct a large-scale natural gas pipeline to serve Berkeley and Jefferson counties, according to Mike Hines, the director of business development for Thrasher Engineering Inc. “This area is poised to grow over the next 20 years, increasing demand[Read More…]
Ohio hit harder than W.Va. by drilling decline
WHEELING, W.Va. — Corky DeMarco and Shawn Bennett hope oil and natural gas prices will increase so companies will ramp up their Marcellus and Utica shale drilling operations once again. There are 15 fewer rigs working in Ohio – and 973 fewer throughout the United States – than at this[Read More…]
Huntington area strategies shift toward recovery
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It was over three years ago when Matt Boggs was ready. He wanted to get clean. Start over. At that time in 2012, The Healing Place of Huntington (now called Recovery Point of Huntington) had 35 beds. “I called every day for two weeks to get into[Read More…]
Pirates’ new Morgantown affiliate unveils uniforms
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Black Bears, a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate that will play minor league baseball in Morgantown, unveiled team uniforms Monday, May 18. Matthew Drayer, the team’s general manager, hosted a press conference at the Monongalia County Ballpark to show off the uniforms. The Black Bears will[Read More…]