MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Motown Taxi expects to launch its new service this week. Owner Andrew Vecchio is hopeful his six new Nissan NV200 cabs, purchased from John Howard Motors on Mileground Road, will be on the road by Tuesday. “We need to provide our residents a safe, clean and fast[Read More…]
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Slot parlor operators seek higher machine limit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — During its 14-year history, Limited Video Lottery has been a reliable source of revenue for the state, declining only slightly while racetrack casino profits have plunged. In the 2014-15 budget year, LVL provided $187 million to the state — and video lottery machine distributors believe a change in[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SAUDI, IRAN TENSIONS REMAIN HIGH IN WAKE OF CLERIC’S EXECUTION Saudi Arabia cuts[Read More…]
Until FERC approval, thousands of pipeline jobs just potential
Projects under review represent 18,000 jobs, $61.1 million in taxes in W.Va. By Mandee YoungFor the West Virginia Press AssociationCHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ask a West Virginian what the state needs in 2016 and you can be fairly sure “jobs” will be near the top of the list. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin this[Read More…]
Charleston Wedding Expo Sunday noon until 4 p.m.
Charleston Civic Center hosting annual event CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Anyone planning a wedding in 2016, or beyond, might want to say “I do” Sunday when considering a trip to the 2016 Charleston Wedding Expo. With 50,000 square feet of exhibits from top wedding professionals in the area, organizers say the Charleston[Read More…]
Morrisey asks legislature to explore ‘24/7 Sobriety Program’
CHARLESTON, West Virginia — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Trump and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Shott urging them to explore the 24/7 Sobriety Program substance abuse recidivism initiative during the 2016 legislative session. “My office continues to address the drug problem in[Read More…]
Charleston’s warm December to break 1918 record
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the warmest year on record draws to a close, the month of December has been far from a winter wonderland in the West Virginia capital. Charleston is on track for its warmest December to date, with an average temperature of 49.6 degrees for the month, according to[Read More…]
Workers set up security checkpoint at WV Capitol
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Gazette-Mail photographers choose 2015 favorites
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Each year at this time, we ask the Gazette-Mail’s photographers to come up with their favorite shots from the past 12 months… To see more photos, click here.
Monongalia County, WV high court in rent dispute
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Commission said it will suggest mediation by a three-person panel in determining what constitutes a reasonable rate for the West Virginia Supreme Court to pay for space in the new Monongalia County Justice Center. Per state code, the supreme court compensates counties “a reasonable[Read More…]
