CLARKSBURG, W.Va. ─ The month of March is symbolic of St. Patrick’s Day, the color green, and looking for gold at the end of the rainbow. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District Office wants to help small businesses learn how to be ready and capable to “find the green” by[Read More…]
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Support needed to make “In God We Trust” WV specialty license plate a reality
WVDMV requires 250 paid applicants by May to offer specialty plate CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians wanting “In God We Trust” on a specialty vehicle license plate are running out of time to make that statement a displayable reality. A new specialty plate bearing the “In God We Trust” message has[Read More…]
Lewisburg restoration firm back on DIY channel
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mark Bowe always knew he wanted to work for himself, but he never thought his career would revolve around craftsmanship — until an old cabin in the woods of Roane County changed that and led to a TV show. Bowe could feel himself living there, cooking over a[Read More…]
Federal court hears Blankenship gag order appeal
RICHMOND, Va. – A gag order in the criminal case of the West Virginia coal mine explosion that killed 29 men violates the First Amendment by barring virtually anyone from discussing it publicly, a lawyer for media organizations said Monday. David Schulz told a three-judge panel of the U.S. 4th[Read More…]
FirstEnergy to spend $225M on W.Va. projects
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia will be the primary target for a $225 million investment by FirstEnergy Corp. on distribution and transmission infrastructure projects scheduled this year. Major projects, according to a press release, include transmission enhancements to reinforce the system and support economic growth, constructing new distribution[Read More…]
Changing concealed carry permit faulty logic
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With so many issues to address in a relatively short 60-day session, we’re amazed lawmakers chose to tackle some things that appeared fine as is. Case in point: Concealed carry gun permits. Despite concerns voiced by law enforcement officials, Senate Bill[Read More…]
Key lawmaker says greyhound buyout plan dead
WHEELING, W.Va. — It appears the dogs will continue to run at West Virginia’s two greyhound tracks for at least another year, after Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Hall effectively killed legislation that would have ended the sport this summer by pulling it from the committee’s agenda on Monday. After[Read More…]
West Liberty faculty votes no confidence in Capehart
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The faculty senate of West Liberty University issued a vote of no confidence Monday in school President Robin Capehart, who is accused of numerous violations of the state Ethics Act. The university’s Board of Governors met Monday, just hours after the no-confidence vote, but did not[Read More…]
Parkersburg mayor’s stay at pricey hotel at issue
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A receipt for an Indianapolis hotel room apparently referenced in a recorded conversation between the mayor and finance director shows a base charge of $319 for the accommodation and $116.54 in room service charges that were later repaid. The document was one of many obtained by The[Read More…]
W.Va. Senate passes charter schools measure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After nearly two hours of debate, the state Senate passed a bill that will enable public charter schools in West Virginia. The vote fell exactly along party lines, 18-16. Charter schools draw public funds from county-run schools, as the money follows the student. Students are chosen by[Read More…]
