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Marshall Herd’s Top 25 ranking bittersweet
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The good news for Marshall University fans? Their beloved Thundering Herd is finally in the College Football Playoff rankings. The bad news? They still aren’t in a position to make one of the New Year’s Six bowls at season’s end. After several weeks of not having any[Read More…]
Wheeling arena sees hockey attendance boost
WHEELING, W.Va. — People who attend a sporting event usually spend money on more than just their ticket, so increased fan enthusiasm for the Wheeling Nailers this year could be good news for WesBanco Arena’s bottom line – to the tune of several thousand dollars per game. Those dollars, however,[Read More…]
Don’t let rioters hold spotlight
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Rioters in Ferguson, Mo., held the attention of most in the media and the public Monday night. By its very nature, violence usually becomes the big story in situations such as that in Ferguson – and too many other places. But the[Read More…]
W.Va. small businesses in spotlight on Saturday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Local business owners know there will be a run on big box and chain stores for Black Friday, but they’re hoping folks will continue their Christmas shopping the next day for Small Business Saturday. A movement started in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday is[Read More…]
Beckley council won’t vote on sexual orientation rule
BECKLEY, W.Va. — After an overwhelming number of complaints from the religious community, Beckley Common Council chose not to vote on a Human Rights Commission ordinance amendment that would include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes. Councilman Ron Booker mentioned the request at council’s Oct. 28 meeting, and[Read More…]
Brooke latest W.Va. county to ban public smoking
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — The Brooke County Board of Health unanimously agreed to ban smoking in public places beginning July 1. The new regulation prohibits smoking in all public places, including restaurants, bars, gaming facilities, retail stores and outdoor public places such as parks, playgrounds and other youth recreational areas and[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 26
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. FOR SECOND NIGHT, PROTESTS SPREAD TO CITIES ACROSS USDemonstrators[Read More…]
W.Va. cities with sales taxes poised to triple
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paying a city sales tax in West Virginia could be more commonplace next year. The number of municipalities with local sales taxes could triple as new home rule cities have their proposals heard by the state Municipal Home Rule Board. If all proposed taxes are approved, 21[Read More…]
Remember who your friends are
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Obama presidency was supposed to revive America’s image in the eyes of the world, but results on that score have been mixed at best. Recent blunders show the White House struggling to manage relationships with our closest allies. Speaking in the coal-producing Australian state of Queensland[Read More…]