An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — New cases of common sense never cease to surprise us. Still, despite the shock at the agreement reached Tuesday at the Tri-State Shale Summit in Morgantown, no one should be in awe, yet. The shared action plan we refer to — signed by[Read More…]
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W.Va. jobless rate down for first time since January
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped three tenths of a percent in September, down to 7.3 percent, according to data released Wednesday by WorkForce West Virginia. September marked the end of a rocky eight-month stretch that saw West Virginia’s unemployment rate go from 5.9 percent in January[Read More…]
Blankenship prosecutors won key pre-trial motions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge ruled with government prosecutors on many of the pending evidentiary motions that were decided on the eve of trial in the Don Blankenship case, according to a previously confidential transcript of a closed-door court session. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ruled for the prosecutors[Read More…]
Opioid epidemic to draw Obama to Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Obama will travel to Charleston next week to hold a community discussion on the prescription drug and heroin epidemics that have gripped West Virginia and the rest of the nation. During the forum, to be held Wednesday, Obama will meet with an audience of educators, medical[Read More…]
The high cost of a high minimum wage
A Daily Mail editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A report issued by the Alliance for a Just Society this week reiterates what everyone knows: minimum wage workers in West Virginia and across the country cannot make enough money to actually support their basic needs. This shocking news comes[Read More…]
Justice pays off back taxes in McDowell County
WELCH, W.Va. — Billionaire gubernatorial candidate Jim Justice made a final payment toward more than $1 million in back taxes owed to McDowell County on Wednesday. McDowell County Sheriff Martin B. West said Bluestone Coal Corporation, owned by Jim Justice, made a payment of $166,592 Wednesday, satisfying the tax bill[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Oct. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OBAMA TO KEEP TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN BEYOND 2016 The president’s decision casts aside[Read More…]
Greek church’s ‘old pros’ carry on kibbee tradition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jenna Bsharah and Lorena Ammar share many things — the same birth year, a lifelong membership to the St. George Orthodox Cathedral, a friendship so old they’ve lost count of its length. At the age of 90, the two recently got together to share in an activity[Read More…]
Brooke County schools may stock overdose drug
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Brooke County Schools may become the first school district in the state to stock Narcan, a drug used to revive people who have overdosed from heroin; and the school board has cut travel for staff development to reflect a statewide cut in education. On Monday the Brooke[Read More…]
Divided Wood County board OKs free school meals
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Starting today, all Wood County School students eat breakfast for free. A divided Wood County Board of Education approved a free meals program Tuesday, providing free breakfast for all of Wood County’s public schools and free lunches for students attending Title I schools. The board voted 3-2[Read More…]