CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County school board members agreed Monday to do away with two-hour delays and dismissals in an effort to save an estimated $700,000 each year. Superintendent Ron Duerring said delays and early dismissals derail the county’s attempts to meet the 180 instructional days required of all school[Read More…]
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Suspect in four Monongalia killings found dead
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The man accused of killing four people in three different shootings was found dead of a gunshot wound late Monday, Dec. 1. Police found Jody Hunt, 39, of Westover, dead after a nearly 12-hour search following the shootings. He was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.[Read More…]
Good news/bad news with West Virginia fuel tax
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia motorists got a mix of good news/bad news from a Monday Daily Mail story by Joel Ebert about the state’s motor vehicle fuel tax. “West Virginia drivers can expect to save a little more money on gas next year,”[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WHAT’S BECOME RALLYING CRY FOR FERGUSON MOVEMENTAcross the U.S.,[Read More…]
Caution urged on mineral leases
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – A burgeoning oil and gas industry has raised concerns, questions and some legal issues among the owners of mineral rights who have leased their land or are considering leasing. Consumer advocate attorneys urge landowners/mineral rights owners to be cautious. Attorney Dave McMahon, co-founder of the West Virginia[Read More…]
Media outlets challenge Blankenship gag order
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Charleston Gazette and four other news organizations today urged a federal judge to withdraw a gag order that has blocked access to court records in a criminal case filed against longtime Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship. Joining in the legal action in federal court in Beckley[Read More…]
Officials suggest buying local Christmas tree
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now that Thanksgiving is over, people are starting to get into the holiday spirit by untangling Christmas lights and pulling decorations from dusty attics. But instead of purchasing an artificial Christmas tree or buying a live one from a well-known retailer, officials from the state Division of Forestry[Read More…]
W.Va. drivers to see lower gas tax in 2015
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia drivers can expect to save a little more money on gas next year. The gas tax for conventional motor fuels, which includes gasoline, kerosene and diesel, will decrease by 1.1 cents on Jan. 1, according to an administrative notice the department released Tuesday. The state and[Read More…]
Common Core to face challenge under GOP majority
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Republican state lawmaker said there could be enough votes in the House of Delegates to repeal the Common Core standards in the upcoming legislative session. Although efforts to repeal the standards never advanced beyond a committee this year, Delegate Larry Faircloth told the Daily Mail he[Read More…]
Putnam store admits to raising prices after spill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Putnam County convenience store manager and his business have admitted to raising drinking water prices in the wake of the Freedom Industries spill and will pay a $5,000 fine. State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday the settlement of the case, which was filed in February.[Read More…]
