ST. MARYS, W.Va. — The opening of an industrial tank construction facility in Pleasants County will create opportunities locally and statewide and allow a family-owned company to better compete on the world market. Company representatives, elected officials, community and business leaders gathered at the new Sistersville Tank Works facility along[Read More…]
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Feds say Murray Energy made threats after citations
WHEELING, W.Va. — The Mine Safety and Health Administration cited Murray Energy Corp. for 29 “significant safety hazards” at five West Virginia coal mines in less than one month after receiving confidential complaints from miners. Now, MSHA accuses Murray officials of “threatening reprisal and mine closure” to those United Mine[Read More…]
A fifth Cabell County school treated for bedbugs
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Spring Hill Elementary became the latest Cabell County school this year to implement special precautions after bedbugs were found in classrooms this week, said Jedd Flowers, communications director for Cabell County Schools. Flowers said school officials found a small amount of bedbugs in classrooms Tuesday on one[Read More…]
Clarksburg council should limit travel to convention
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A popular joke, “How many people does it take to change a light bulb?” is age-old sarcasm poking fun at wasteful mismanagement about the number of employees often directed at highway workers, public employees or bureaucrats. Granted, it’s never good to paint[Read More…]
Guard’s big bird tries its wings over Charleston
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Coal mine supplier Walker Machinery to lay off 77
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Walker Machinery Company announced Thursday that 77 employees will be laid off. The company, which employs about 500 people and deals Caterpillar equipment, has eight facilities throughout West Virginia, including locations in Belle and Nitro. “We did know it was coming,” said Belle Mayor Glen Chestnut. “But[Read More…]
WV ethics panel OKs ads on DMV video screens
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paid commercials soon will be featured on video screens at West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles regional offices, after the Ethics Commission on Thursday approved the arrangement — over strong objections from one commissioner. “I think this is a horrible idea,” Commissioner Michael Greer complained. “First of[Read More…]
Jeff Kessler says WV needs more tax money
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s going to take increased state spending and investment for West Virginia to turn around its flailing economy, state Sen. Jeff Kessler, a Democratic candidate for governor, said Thursday. And the money for that spending is going to have to come from higher taxes. “You can’t cut[Read More…]
Cable theft disrupts Internet in McDowell, Mercer
WELCH, W.Va. — Thieves seeking copper instead cut down fiber optic cables Thursday, knocking out Internet and telephone service to thousands of customers in McDowell County and Mercer County. “It’s ridiculous,” Communications Manager Andy Malinoski of Frontier Communications said. “We’ve had a cable theft that has knocked out service to[Read More…]
The Cradle Act: Necessary measure merits passage
An editorial from the Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The statistics are alarming and merit prompt attention. According to health officials, 7 percent of all babies born in the Mountain State are suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome as a result of withdrawal from the drugs their mothers consumed during pregnancy.[Read More…]
