MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The AutoZone Liberty Bowl doesn’t kick off until 2 p.m. today, but the West Virginia and Texas A&M bands had a chance to kick off their bowl season Sunday, Dec. 28. “This was my first bowl parade and my first bowl game in general — I didn’t[Read More…]
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GOP hopes to repeal W.Va. ‘cap and trade’ law
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — As the saying goes: “That was then. This is now.” Five years ago, the West Virginia Coal Association didn’t oppose an alternative/renewable energy bill championed by former Gov. Joe Manchin. Now, the trade industry group backs plans by Republicans taking control of the Legislature to repeal what[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General’s Office hit by departures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More high-ranking lawyers are leaving West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office. The departures include three senior deputy attorneys general – Marty Wright, Tracy Webb and Richie Heath – who have been part of Morrisey’s leadership team for the past two years. Their new jobs with the[Read More…]
Holiday skiers pack slopes at W.Va. ski resorts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Santa Claus wasn’t able to deliver a white Christmas in the Kanawha Valley last week, but that didn’t stop the state’s major ski resorts from keeping their slopes glistening with snow. About 800,000 skiers hit the slopes and trails of the state’s seven major ski areas each[Read More…]
Mercer judge enjoys anonymity after weight loss
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Unlike some other people, Omar Aboulhosn likes it when people fail to recognize him. Friends and acquaintances are seeing the positive change in his life. “It’s kind of like being anonymous all of a sudden,” Judge Omar Aboulhosn remarked. At one point in his life, he weighed[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Dec. 29
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 29, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. AIRASIA JET LOST IN STORMY WEATHER OVER INDONESIAIt’s the[Read More…]
Senate President-elect Cole shares agenda: Keep kids at home
BECKLEY, W.Va. — State Senate President-elect Bill Cole has one agenda for his term at the helm of the legislative body’s upper chamber. It’s a simple theory, really, but the path to the reality will not be easy. “I want to keep our kids home,” Cole said in an interview[Read More…]
Ohio Valley battling heroin, drug abuse
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Community leaders in Northern West Virginia are working on a collaborative approach to combat drug abuse and overdose deaths in the region. “The number of the Ohio Valley residents abusing heroin and other opioid drugs is staggering,” U.S Attorney William Ihlenfeld II, adding that research shows you can buy a[Read More…]
December at the Capitol
Editor’s Note: This is the monthly legislative column provided by the WVPA to its member newspapers. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A legislative interim committee has endorsed a multi-year pay increase package for Division of Corrections staffers, after Commissioner Jim Rubenstein said an “alarming” increase in employee turnover has resulted in office staff having to fill[Read More…]
Christmas tree business at 64 years
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Christmas tree is a symbol of the holidays for most people as well as a tradition. For some people, part of the tradition is going out and hand picking their very own authentic Christmas tree to set up and decorate for their home. Ernie Black and his son Scott believe this is[Read More…]
