BECKLEY, W.Va. — State Republicans plan to cut the income tax on seniors’ Social Security benefits, but don’t yet know what that means for an ailing state budget. House Majority Whip John O’Neal, R-Raleigh, announced the proposal to a group of AARP members gathered at Tamarack on Wednesday. “It’s about[Read More…]
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Fairmont teacher tries yoga ball chairs to focus kids
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Chelsie Allen’s sixth-grade English classroom has no desks, but that’s not a problem. When you walk into Allen’s classroom at East Fairmont Middle School, the first thing you may notice are the green, circular-seat chairs lining the tables. These are yoga ball chairs, which were purchased through donations[Read More…]
WV officials discussing home rule for counties
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — While Wood County commissioners may agree Home Rule for counties would offer them more revenue options, they are concerned about the perimeters of such legislation. Home rule is a program that gives local governments autonomy from the state government, allowing them to enact policies specific to their[Read More…]
Tomblin says Syrian refugee petition misleading
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — An online petition seeking to bar Syrian refugees from West Virgnia is gaining a lot of support throughout the state. According to the Governor’s Office, it also is full of mistruths. The Change.org petition, spearheaded by Delegate Joshua Nelson, R-Boone, asks West Virginia residents to “show (their)[Read More…]
Brooke County GOP delegate to run for WV Senate
WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Delegate Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, announced Thursday he is running for the state Senate seat representing much of the Northern Panhandle. Weld hopes to unseat incumbent Sen. Jack Yost, a Democrat who also resides in Brooke County. Noting he and his wife, Alex, live in Wellsburg,[Read More…]
Fight to block unrealistic EPA rules continues
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It may end up being a largely symbolic vote, but this week the U.S. Senate voiced the same concerns about new energy rules that industry leaders and officials in our region have been stressing for several years. The Clean Power Plan, as proposed[Read More…]
WVU students help train dogs for disabled vets
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Disabled veterans with Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder (PTSD) are finally getting much-needed help from “man’s best friend,” thanks to a few local organizations that are matching trained service dogs with those in need. Because the Veterans Administration has yet to conclude there is enough clinical research proving[Read More…]
Greenbrier resort closing for 24 days next year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Greenbrier resort will close for a total of 24 days next year, spread throughout January, February and March, for renovations and upkeep. “We are going to conduct some pretty big projects that we can’t really have guests around for,” Erik Hastings, a resort spokesman, said Thursday. “All[Read More…]
WV SSAC releases new high school classifications
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission released its new classification alignment Thursday, a move that will create a significantly altered landscape for high school sports into the next decade. The SSAC, which traditionally has divided its member schools into three competitive classes, kept its three-class format[Read More…]
State to help Hino truck plant buy $25M in equipment
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hino Motors, the Japanese-based truck and diesel engine manufacturer, is set to purchase $25 million in additional equipment, in combination with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, for its facility in Wood County The West Virginia Economic Development Authority Board voted Thursday to approve a $25 million bond[Read More…]
