CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The removal hearing for Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants wrapped up abruptly as his wife was called to testify but then sat back down almost as quickly after an objection that her statement would amount to hearsay. So now a three-judge panel will decide whether Plants should[Read More…]
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W.Va. Lottery fines ‘faux fraternals’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Lottery Commission fined seven video lottery establishments and a machine distributor a combined $11,000 Tuesday for violating state laws that cover fraternal organizations. The sanctions follow the Lottery’s 10-month investigation of so-called “faux fraternals” – Limited Video Lottery locations that operate under the guise[Read More…]
Salt prices up, winter weather could be bad
BECKLEY, W.Va. — As state Department of Transportation officials look ahead to the coming winter, they’ve discovered they’re going to have to salt away more money for snow and ice removal. Carrie Bly, spokesperson for the DOT, said salt prices for the area are up nearly 30 percent, from $69.25[Read More…]
Small towns must consider the wages of justice
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — It could be considered the bane of small police departments. A new officer is hired. The city pays for certification training at the West Virginia State Police Academy. The officer reports for duty and in a few months or a year, gets[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle jail to save by adding 10 officers
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Eastern Regional Jail is in the process of recruiting and hiring 10 new correctional officers thanks to a pilot program recently implemented by the state’s regional jail authority. Joe DeLong, executive director of the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, said the program has created a uniform[Read More…]
Kanawha teen’s accused killer to face trial in Ohio
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man accused of killing a Cross Lanes teenager he met on the Internet will face trial in his home state of Ohio. Ernest Michael Roach, 36, of Racine, Ohio, waived extradition back to Ohio during a brief hearing Tuesday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Roach faces[Read More…]
W.Va. churches pack 60,000 meals for Nicaragua
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This isn’t your usual church potluck. On Sunday, Sept. 14, volunteers from Southridge Church and Elk River Church of the Nazarene prepared more than 60,000 meals. The food is being shipped nearly 2,000 miles to Nicaragua, where they will feed thousands of families. Assembly lines formed outside[Read More…]
Mercer County hires officer to tackle trash problem
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Litter Control Officer Greg Reed spends his days combating one of Mercer County’s most visible problems: Garbage. The Mercer County Commission hired Reed in March to handle the increasing litter problem in the county. “Basically, what I’m doing, is enforcing littering ordinances and laws or finding people[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Sept. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WORLD LEADERS MEET AT UN FACING MULTIPLE CRISESThe issues[Read More…]
Public tickets for U.S. Senate Debate event available online
**Update: 9/25/14 — The ticket request period is no longer open. Public tickets for U.S. Senate Debate watch event available online CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A limited number of free public tickets for anyone wanting to attend the Oct. 7 U.S. Senate Debate at the Clay Center in Charleston will[Read More…]
