An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — During normal times – whatever that is in West Virginia – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s call for nearly $131.5 million a year in higher taxes would have provoked a fiery, no-way reaction from Republicans. But times are very tough in the state[Read More…]
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WV public defender agency pulls back on rate cut
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The head of West Virginia’s Public Defender Services last week rescinded the “emergency guidelines” set to take effect today, which would have cut the amount attorneys taking court-appointed cases are reimbursed for their time. A formal notice was filed alerting Dana Eddy and other state officials that a[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 18
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLINTON, SANDERS ENGAGE IN FIERCE DEBATE The confrontation underscores their tightening primary race[Read More…]
WVPA: At the Capitol – Jan. 13-15
WVPA providing weekly column from Legislative Session for member newspapers By Phil Kabler For the West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the start of the 2016 regular session of the state Legislature, a session that began under the cloud of a major state funding crisis, and debate[Read More…]
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Steven Wilson was at a loss for words on Thursday afternoon when West Virginia Lottery officials presented him with a check for $1 million. While he didn’t win the $1.5 billion Powerball Jackpot on Wednesday night, he still walked away a winner when he matched five of the[Read More…]
Logan teacher wins use of Toyota, $5,000 in cash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Andrea Santos sits in her new 2016 Toyota Camry after being recognized by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (right) as the 2016 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Santos, who also received a $5,000 check from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the other corporate sponsor of the award, gets[Read More…]
Morgantown elementary gets teacher fitness room
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Eastwood Elementary School cut the ribbon for a new fitness center to boost staff wellness Jan. 14. Kidematics and Young Hearts, two Morgantown-based companies, donated fitness equipment to transform Eastwood’s faculty lounge into a functional training center. Two treadmills, a stationary bicycle, Olympic bar set, squat rack[Read More…]
Planned U.S. Naval Ship named for Woody Williams
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — He has one of the most well-known names in West Virginia, and on Thursday, the name Hershel “Woody” Williams became one step closer to becoming better known throughout the world. U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus officially announced the naming of the USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams during a[Read More…]
Marshall dietetics school celebrates new home
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Since Jamie Oliver sent the city on a food revolution in 2009, Huntington’s major players have carried the torch against the embarrassing title “America’s Unhealthiest City.” Two of the city’s biggest institutions, Marshall University and Cabell Huntington Hospital, took a joint step in a healthy direction Thursday[Read More…]
Keep off-road vehicles off the roads
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — All-terrain vehicles promise to be a big part of our region’s tourism future. The Hatfield McCoy ATV trail system in southern West Virginia attracts thousands of visitors, providing a $22 million annual economic impact for the state. The state continues to look at[Read More…]