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Energy price decline erodes W.Va. tax collections

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The global decline in energy prices, while good for consumers, is taking its toll on state tax collections and may force revenue officials to take extraordinary actions to ensure the state ends the year with its books in balance. The state’s General Revenue Fund posted a $27[Read More…]

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Bridge Day to rethink finger scan plan

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In response to recent public reaction, the Bridge Day Commission has decided that plans to finger scan jumpers, rappellers and vendors should be reconsidered. The Bridge Day Security Committee is beginning an evaluation period, according to Sharon Cruikshank, chairwoman of the Bridge Day Commission. Bridge Day draws[Read More…]

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Drilling firm to lay off 250 contract land brokers

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Antero Resources will be laying off more than 250 contract land brokers operating in the region, a company official said Monday. Al Schopp, Antero’s regional vice president and chief administrative officer, said the Denver-based exploration and drilling company is laying off the land brokers to “focus as[Read More…]

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Grammy winner Tim O’Brien releasing chemical spill song

NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning Americana artist Tim O’Brien will launch his new download label Short Order Sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Available on all digital music outlets including iTunes and Amazon, the label’s debut release is “Brush My Teeth With Coca-Cola,” a humorous look at the Freedom Industries chemical spill one[Read More…]

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State superintendent to visit Eastern Panhandle

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Martirano is making good on his pledge to visit all 55 county school districts, and will be in the Eastern Panhandle through Friday. Along with an opportunity to personally introduce himself, Martirano is also taking advantage of this quality time[Read More…]

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Using emergency funds should not be an option

An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Republican leaders who will take control of the West Virginia Legislature within a few days have said they can balance the state budget without dipping into funds held in reserve for years to cope with emergencies. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said last[Read More…]

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