CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Public access to the West Virginia Capitol’s main building will change in January, when the state’s Division of Protective Services adopts a policy requiring visitors to enter through a security checkpoint. Starting Jan. 8, all visitors must enter the Capitol at the west entrance of the West Wing,[Read More…]
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WV lawmaker resigns to take NRA lobbying job
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Sen. Daniel J. Hall, R-Wyoming, is resigning from the West Virginia State Senate effective Jan. 3 to accept a job as a state liaison with the National Rifle Association. His new duties will encompass multiple states. “The last nearly eight years I’ve spent serving the citizens of[Read More…]
If Hurricane is going to change mascot, time is now
A column by Mitch Vingle of the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A recorded message greets callers. “Thank you for calling Hurricane High School,” it says, “home of the Redskins.” The school has been the “home of the Redskins,” just like the NFL team in Washington, D.C., and other sports teams,[Read More…]
Warm weather suspends all but one WV ski area
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unseasonably warm, wet weather that swept into the east in late December courtesy of El Niño has forced all but one West Virginia ski area to suspend operations at least until the coming weekend, following the expected return of several days of subfreezing temperatures starting on Thursday[Read More…]
US attorney resigns, expected to run for governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin is resigning from office, less than a month after completing one of the highest-profile criminal cases in West Virginia history, and paving the way for a widely anticipated run for governor. Goodwin announced his resignation Monday afternoon after a meeting with his staff.[Read More…]
New pipeline moving gas; more pipelines needed
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An additional 700 million cubic feet of natural gas is now being transported each day from north-central West Virginia to markets across the United States, thanks to the newly completed Stonewall Gas Gathering Pipeline, reports the Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg.[Read More…]
WV town of Salem to mark history of its seven dams
SALEM, W.Va. — It was common over 60 years ago for heavy rains to send rivers of water rushing toward the town of Salem, slowing business to nearly a crawl for days on end. Dams built to protect the townspeople from such floods were repaired last summer, and now the[Read More…]
Menis Ketchum to be WV chief justice once again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia announced Monday that Justice Menis Ketchum will be the next chief justice of the court. Although Ketchum accepted the rotating role of chief justice, he said his real passion in his justice role is working on judicial research and[Read More…]
Elkins firefighters display their faith on trucks
ELKINS, W.Va. — The Elkins Fire Department is showing their faith in a higher power by beginning a process to affix “In God We Trust” stickers to their trucks. Elkins Fire Chief Tom Meader said the stickers are currently on two of the company’s trucks but will eventually be on[Read More…]
Blankenship bond lowered, travel limit lifted
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A federal magistrate granted Don Blankenship’s motion for loosened bond restrictions — the former Massey Energy CEO’s bond was lowered from $5 million to $1 million, he is now allowed to travel freely within the U.S. and he may reside at his home in Las Vegas. Blankenship[Read More…]
