CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A new West Virginia state law that will save smaller charities money by not requiring a costly audit goes into effect today. Prior to today a charity would have to complete a full audit if its contributions totaled $200,000. The new law increases the threshold to $500,000 and[Read More…]
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Video looks at benefits of ‘mothballing’ historic W.Va. buildings
ELKINS, W.Va. — The benefits of “mothballing” old buildings to sustain them for use at a later date is outlined in the most recent video released by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to help communities manage their resources. Filmed in the coal-mining community of Helen, in southern West Virginia, the video — part of a[Read More…]
W.Va. drivers can now use digital proof of insurance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia drivers will now have the option to show digital proof of insurance. The new law takes effect June 11. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2015 regular session, the new law (S.B. 273) gives motorists the option to show digital proof of insurance. Many[Read More…]
WVU-Beckley chief talks up possible fields of study
BECKLEY, W.Va. — As Beckley awaits the arrival of West Virginia University-Beckley in the community, details about the campus, course offerings, and athletics are slowly taking some shape. West Virginia University Tech President President Carolyn Long, who will also oversee the development of the Beckley campus, shared what details she could[Read More…]
Berkeley County man, 91, gives away farm to save it
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — At 91 years old, Robert Elwood Jr. wanted to ensure that his life’s dedication of farming his property would continue after he was unable to care for it. So, Elwood decided to donate 206 acres to the Berkeley County Farmland Protection Board to guarantee his property remains[Read More…]
W.Va. tort reform package starting to take effect
WHEELING, W.Va. — The overhaul of West Virginia’s legal system is moving from an idea to reality, as many of the tort reform measures passed by the new GOP-led Legislature officially take effect this week. From limiting an employee’s ability to sue for workplace injuries to protecting property owners from[Read More…]
Huntington’s Harmonica Club performs concert
AEP plans up to $100M in Charleston area upgrades
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials with American Electric Power plan to hold a public meeting on June 23 to discuss upcoming improvement projects in Charleston. On Tuesday, AEP announced the public meeting, where Charleston residents will be able to learn more about the company’s Charleston-area improvements project that will invest $80 million[Read More…]
‘Try This’ initiative aims to alter unhealthy lifestyles
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — We’ve all heard the statistics. West Virginia ranks near the top of all the bad categories (obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, smoking, cancer) and near the bottom of the good ones (life expectancy, quality of life). And we’d be the first[Read More…]
Boy’s family brings sled hockey to Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bryson Dowdy is pretty much your average first grade student. The soon-to-be 8-year-old is a ball of energy. He plays baseball, tennis, flag football, karate and his favorite Ninja Turtle is definitely Donatello, no questions asked. And when his wheelchair knocks into his grandmother’s coffee table, he[Read More…]
