CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Clarksburg City Council had a heated exchange Wednesday over the tabling of a proposed sales tax and initial passage of a reduction in some business and occupation taxes. The fiery debate pitted Mayor Cathy Goings, Vice Mayor Jim Malfregeot and Councilman Zeke Lopez against Councilmen Ryan Kennedy[Read More…]
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Casinos get smaller share of latest W.Va. ad grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Tourism Commission members Wednesday approved $1.46 million of advertising matching grants for 21 tourism venues or events, with the state’s four racetrack casinos splitting $500,000 of that total. The awards were the first since the commission voted in May to set the maximum Matching Advertising Partnership[Read More…]
US attorney blasts planned child mental health facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposed child psychiatric treatment facility in Logan County is advancing with a disturbing lack of transparency and would have “disastrous implications” if it is completed, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia recently told Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s administration. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld[Read More…]
Yeager Airport overrun repairs could take years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Yeager Airport’s governing board has managed to self-finance the removal of unstable earth from the March 12 safety-overrun slope failure, but restoring the safety zone to its former elevation at a safer gradient could take years to study, finance, design and build. On Wednesday, the board voted to[Read More…]
W.Va. officials right on multiple approach to Clean Power Plan
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Three of West Virginia’s top elected officials are each taking a smart approach in response to the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan, which will severely restrict the use of coal in power production. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced he is[Read More…]
Virginia firm sues Greenbrier over unpaid bills
RICHMOND, Va. — A Henrico County, Va., company that provides human resources, recruiting and staffing services — Cornerstone RPO LLC — has filed a federal civil complaint in U.S. District Court in Richmond claiming that the Greenbrier Hotel Corp., in White Sulphur Springs owes Cornerstone more than $422,000 in unpaid[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Oct. 29
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHOSE COMEBACK STRATEGY BACKFIRES IN GOP DEBATE Jeb Bush’s attack on Marco Rubio[Read More…]
Media Advisory: 2015 West Virginia EMS Conference
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The 2015 West Virginia EMS Conference is set for Thursday in Cannan Valley. For details, contact: Chris Hall at (304)-544-9733 What: 2015 West Virginia EMS Conference West Virginia EMS responders will gather at Canaan Valley Resort for a two-day educational and networking conference. When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015[Read More…]
Common Core forum set for Nov. 11 in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Delegate Michael Folk, R-Berkeley, will host an education town hall forum with Peg Luksik, a nationally known expert on Common Core curriculum, in Martinsburg on Nov. 11. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Martinsburg High School Auditorium. Luksik, a[Read More…]
State providing tourism industry $1.5 million in matching funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia tourism industry projects totaling over 3.6 million have been approved by the West Virginia Tourism Commission to receive nearly $1.5 million in matching funds through the Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP). MAPP allows state tourism businesses to match their advertising dollars through partnerships with other tourism businesses and[Read More…]
