ELKINS, W.Va. — A group fighting to make Elkins a more inclusive town has gathered considerable community support in preparation for this Thursday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, where Council will vote on a resolution of nondiscrimination. Fairness for Elkins members have collected “Declarations of Support for Nondiscrimination” from more[Read More…]
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Manchin co-sponsors bill to curb ozone rules
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Another federal bill to restrict environmental regulations impacting energy prices and economic growth has been introduced by a West Virginia senator. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., have introduced the Clean Air, Strong Economies Acts to curb the economic harm caused by establishing the[Read More…]
Access to public information is under attack
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — This week is “Sunshine Week,” and we’re not talking about the weather. Sunshine Week is shorthand for the right of, not just the media, but any American citizen to demand transparency from both our elected officials and our unelected bureaucrats. The tool we use[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, March 18
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO WINS ISRAELI ELECTION Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s[Read More…]
Pre-registration still open for Capital’s ‘Band on the Run’ 5K
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One week remains in the pre-registration period for Capital High School’s ‘Band on the Run’ 5K event. Runners can ensure their unique T-shirt, featuring a design by a Capital High School band student, and a discounted rate by registering early for the run/walk at http://www.tristateracer.com/RaceDirector/race.php?RaceID=7555 The run/walk[Read More…]
Exhibit of Relic of the Saints touring state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just days after Easter and celebrating the Resurrection of Christ, the faithful have the opportunity to venerate the sacred remains of the Church’s heroes with the Treasures of the Church exposition travels through West Virginia. Father Carlos Martins returns this April with an exhibit of more than 150 relics of saints canonized by the Catholic Church.[Read More…]
Unnecessary Freedom of Information Act fees
Editor’s note: Sunshine Week, March 15-21, 2015, is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Last year, a FOIA requester filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Drug Enforcement Administration asking for information about the DEA’s role in the search[Read More…]
GOP senator cites conscience in vote against gun bill
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A controversial bill allowing concealed carry of a weapon without a permit is headed to the governor’s desk, but some officials say they still are concerned with elements of the legislation adopted by the West Virginia Legislature. On Friday the Senate concurred with the House on changes[Read More…]
Coal production on the decline in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. — Blaming both the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency as well as increasing competition from foreign miners, the president of the West Virginia Coal Association said production is steadily declining, particularly in the southern coalfields. Statistics provided by the U.S. Energy Information Administration show Mountain State miners produced[Read More…]
FOIA request reveals Capehart deal details
WHEELING, W.Va. — West Liberty University has agreed not to make any legal claims against former president Robin Capehart, who will remain on the state payroll through the end of this year regardless of the outcome of the ethics complaint against him, according to his new contract with the school.[Read More…]