CHARLESTON, West Virginia — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today warned consumers to be aware of a weight loss scam as many West Virginians make New Year’s resolutions to lose those extra pounds. Morrisey specifically warns West Virginia consumers of a scam that charges additional money following the purchase of a weight loss product’s[Read More…]
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Morrisey releases end-of-year review
CHARLESTON, West Virginia — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey ended 2015 with announcements of a record-breaking, Internet settlement, new partnerships to combat substance abuse and disability fraud, major victories against the Environmental Protection Agency and the formation of a 27-state bipartisan coalition to fight President Obama’s Power Plan. The estimated $160-million agreement with[Read More…]
Pre-Civil War mansion given to WVU-Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The historical home of James McNeil Stephenson is now under the care of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Foundation. The foundation on Tuesday accepted Oakland, the mansion built by Stephenson in 1832 and the six acres that encompass its grounds at 1131 Seventh St., as a[Read More…]
Ohio County superintendent ousted on 3-2 vote
WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County Board of Education members provided little explanation Tuesday night after voting 3-2 not to renew Superintendent Dianna Vargo’s contract. The decision by Shane Mallett, Tim Birch and Gary Kestner during Tuesday’s special meeting drew outrage from board members Christine Carder and Sarah Koegler, who voted[Read More…]
‘Solar socialism’ could expand
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginians and Ohioans can only wonder how much good $38 billion would have done to help utilities find ways to burn coal with less impact on the environment. That much money to support research might well have developed ways tens of[Read More…]
Indoor shooting range planned for Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington City Council has taken the first step in clearing the way for a $3 million investment in an indoor shooting range in the city’s west end. High Noon LLC, a company based in Wheelersburg, Ohio, is pursuing construction of a 12,000-square-foot indoor shooting range at[Read More…]
WV public records request website to be unveiled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A website that tracks public records requests throughout state and local governments will be up and running by Friday, meeting a deadline spelled out in state law, Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said. Tennant told The Associated Press the website will list agencies, what was requested, when it[Read More…]
GOP departure raises doubt over WV Senate control
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Sen. Daniel Hall, whose party switch days after last year’s elections shifted the Senate to Republican control, is resigning to become a lobbyist for the National Rifle Association, leaving some doubt about which party will control the West Virginia Senate. Hall, of Wyoming County, was elected to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Dec. 30
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘AFFLUENZA’ TEEN TO RETURN TO US Ethan Couch, 18, and his mother gave[Read More…]
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…
