CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hurricane resident John Legge had no idea he would leave the state Capitol with a check greater than $20,000 when he entered the building Wednesday morning. State Treasurer John Perdue presented the 77-year-old and his wife, Margaret, with a check for $20,638.21 from unclaimed property returns, a result[Read More…]
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Police assess situation after suspect’s theft of cruiser
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Police are standing behind Trooper First Class S.R. Smith the day after a handcuffed suspect stole his cruiser during a traffic stop in Morgan County. “It was one of those things, unfortunately, that could happen to anybody,” said Sgt. A.J. Peer, commander of the State Police’s[Read More…]
Freedom’s Southern hit with additional charge
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former Freedom Industries President Gary Southern has been charged with an additional count of bankruptcy fraud in a new, second superseding indictment made public this week. Southern now faces a total of 15 criminal charges that carry a maximum statutory penalty of 93 years in prison if[Read More…]
W.Va. tourism panel debates advertising grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the state Tourism Commission Wednesday debated ways to more equitably distribute ever-shrinking state funds for advertising matching grants – possibly including eliminating preferences for the state’s four racetrack casinos. The four casinos currently get about half of all funds available for the matching grants, called[Read More…]
Capito introduces bill to challenge Clean Power Plan
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito introduced legislation Wednesday that, if passed, will delay the implementation of the Clean Power Plan, which could begin as early as this summer, and allow states to opt out of complying with the plan. Capito, R-W.Va., announced the “Affordable Reliable Energy Act Now[Read More…]
Dominion volunteer blitz revitalizes Jackson’s Mill
JACKSON’S MILL, W.Va. — Dominion Resources employees donated nearly 1,000 hours of work Wednesday to help revitalize Jackson’s Mill before the onset of the upcoming 4-H camping season. “It was fabulous what they did. It was tremendous, and we are so appreciative,” said Steve Bonanno, dean and director of the[Read More…]
Weston teacher relates battle with Lyme Disease
WESTON, W.Va. — A tiny black tick, something sometimes too small to be noticed, is enough to change someone’s life, says Jena Whiston, a Lewis County High School English and broadcasting teacher who was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Whiston visited St. Patrick’s Elementary School Wednesday to educate third- through sixth-grade[Read More…]
WVU changes for student, Greek life should go further
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The list of anniversaries that lie in wait always seems to get longer. Sadly, most of them are tragic, the sort many wish they could remember to forget. Just this past year, another one of that variety was etched in stone. This week, WVU’s new[Read More…]
Teen’s fruitless job search sign of big W.Va. problem
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Josh Gardner said he’s looked “everywhere” for a job. When pressed a bit harder about where “everywhere” includes, the 19-year-old rattles off fast food joints, grocery and convenience stores and even a car wash and landscaping company. “If there is a help wanted sign, I am filling[Read More…]
Blankenship trial should be held in Beckley
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The latest in the lead-up to the Don Blankenship trial is that prosecutors claim the former Massey Energy Co. chief doesn’t actually “own” a home in Las Vegas, and shouldn’t be allowed to vacation there over the Memorial Day holiday. They also say[Read More…]
