CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200,000 public employees and retirees in West Virginia will see “draconian” cuts to their health insurance benefits next year — unless state lawmakers decide to fully fund the program during the upcoming legislative session. Members of the state’s Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board voted unanimously[Read More…]
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Blankenship gets OK for holiday trip to Nevada
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal magistrate on Thursday approved a request from lawyers for Don Blankenship that the former Massey Energy CEO — who is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of conspiring to violate mine safety and health standards — be allowed to “travel home” to Nevada for the Christmas and[Read More…]
WV doctor: ‘Please don’t brand us with some crazy ISIS leader’
PRINCETON, W.Va. — In an interview on Thursday, Dr. Abdul R. Piracha expressed that, like all Americans, he was saddened by the senseless act of terrorism that claimed the lives of 14 people who were attending a holiday party in San Bernardino, Calif. “My heart goes out to the family,[Read More…]
WV rural internet service subject of settlement
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Calling it “a game changer for the Mountain State” in terms of high-speed Internet connectivity, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a settlement with Frontier Communications that will accelerate Frontier’s efforts to increase Internet speeds and enhance broadband service for state residents living in rural areas throughout the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 11
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT OKLAHOMA CITY OFFICER’S VERDICT SYMBOLIZES Daniel Holtzclaw’s conviction for raping or sexually[Read More…]
Marshall board approves employee pay raises
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite a $2.5 million reduction in state appropriations, Marshall University’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved a 2 percent pay raise for faculty and staff. The board initially planned to issue 3 percent raises, totaling $1.8 million, but mid-year changes to the university’s budget prompted officials to[Read More…]
WV reacts to possible Dow-DuPont merger
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — On Wednesday, national news media, starting with The Wall Street Journal, published reports about unannounced negotiations to combine the two chemical giants, both of which operate facilities in the Mountain State and employ hundreds of its residents. Neither company would comment on the reports, but news of Dow[Read More…]
Ski season to open at Snowshoe Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s ski slopes will begin to open for the season this weekend, getting a later start than usual. Snowshoe Mountain Resort will open for skiing and snowboarding at 9 a.m. Friday. Canaan Valley Resort, Timberline Four Seasons Resort and Winterplace will all open a week from Friday,[Read More…]
WV judge orders release of jail video of flash-bang grenade use
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County judge has ruled that West Virginia jail officials must make public a video depicting a correctional officer throwing flash-bang grenades inside an inmate’s cell. Circuit Judge Joanna Tabit found that the video doesn’t fall within exemptions to the state’s Freedom of Information Act. She[Read More…]
Trump’s new idea would not work
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Criticism of presidential candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States is absolutely right on ethical grounds. As Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., put it, “it’s not what this country stands for.” But Trump’s idea is[Read More…]
