ELIZABETH, W.Va. — A policy being considered by the Wirt County Board of Education would charge $20 an hour for staff to gather records and information for Freedom of Information requests. Today is the last day that people can comment publicly on the policy before the board of education considers[Read More…]
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Prevailing wage law a burden on W.Va.
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — There is not much argument against the idea that contractors for public works projects in West Virginia ought to pay workers the wage rates prevailing in their areas. But whether the state’s law aimed at requiring that is a good thing is[Read More…]
Marshall’s Herd ready to play in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. — With the Boca Raton Bowl being one of the earlier contests in the football bowl season, it has only been 17 days since Marshall University was on the field for its Conference USA championship win over Louisiana Tech. For the players and coaches, though, it has[Read More…]
Gas driller to pay $5 million in fines, repairs in W.Va.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — XTO Energy, a natural gas driller accused of illegally dumping fill material into streams and wetlands at eight sites in Marion, Harrison and Upshur counties, will pay out more than $5 million in fines and remediation costs, officials announced Monday. In a press release, the U.S. Environmental[Read More…]
New state fire marshal to emphasize education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s next state fire marshal plans to prioritize fire education once he starts his new position on Jan. 1. Kenneth Tyree, of St. Albans, was chosen by the West Virginia Fire Commission at a Monday meeting. Tyree will retire from his current job as head of[Read More…]
W.Va. Democrats outspent GOP in 2014 elections
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Democratic candidates running for the state Legislature raised and spent almost twice as much as their Republican counterparts during the 2014 election cycle, a Daily Mail analysis of campaign finance reports indicates. Democrats vying for seats in both chambers spent a total of $4.2 million during the[Read More…]
Mercer County town in uproar over fired officer
MATOAKA — At one point chanting “Bring John back! Bring John back!” Matoaka residents and people from surrounding communities called on Matoaka’s town council to reinstate the former chief of police. The council conducted a public meeting Monday afternoon to receive public input about the dismissal of Matoaka Police Chief[Read More…]
W.Va. troopers give $100 bills instead of tickets
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Troopers with the West Virginia State Police Princeton Detachment handed out $100 bills instead of tickets Monday thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. “A gentleman came in earlier today and he asked if I had heard about the Secret Santa stuff that’s been going on[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. N KOREA INTERNET SERVICE RETURNS AFTER OUTAGEKey North Korean[Read More…]
W.Va. attorney general eyes run for governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s attorney general says he may run for governor in 2016. “We’re going to keep all of our options open and take a close look at all of the possibilities over the next six months,” said Patrick Morrisey, a Republican who was elected attorney general[Read More…]
