WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., was sworn in to office Tuesday by Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, at the U.S. Capitol. “I want to humbly thank the people of the 2nd Congressional District of West Virginia for entrusting me with the honor of representing them in the Congress of[Read More…]
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Coal company chief touts power’s impact
WHEELING, W.Va. — For Robert Murray, winning is personal – at least when it comes to the war against coal. Murray, president and CEO of St. Clairsville-based Murray Energy Corp., spoke during Tuesday’s Wheeling Rotary Club meeting at WesBanco Arena. He stressed to Rotarians America’s need for electricity generated by[Read More…]
Get public input about forced ‘pooling’
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers likely will see some version of a forced pooling bill during the 60-day session, which begins Jan. 14. Similar bills failed in three of the past four sessions. Incoming House Speaker Tim Armstead said Republican leaders already are talking[Read More…]
New Harrison County middle school to open
SHINNSTON, W.Va. — Last minute preparations are being made to prepare the new Lincoln Middle School for the influx of students for the first time on Thursday. Harrison County students were back in the classroom Monday, but LMS students were given until Thursday to start classes at their new school[Read More…]
The secret behind WVU’s hoops success
A column by Charleston Gazette Sports Editor Mitch Vingle CHARLESTON, W.Va. — You’ll have to forgive me. There are moments in this job when I shift from columnist to basketball fan. I don’t mean a fan of this team or that. I mean a fan of the sport. And this[Read More…]
Kanawha superintendent firm on no school delays
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Kanawha County school official said classes will proceed as scheduled Thursday despite a blast of arctic air that will chill morning temperatures to near zero. Expected to bring the coldest temperatures since last year’s polar vortex, the weather front will move across the Northeast tonight and, with[Read More…]
Capito sworn in as state’s first female senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. — West Virginia joined the ranks of states that have had women serve in the U.S. Senate when Shelley Moore Capito officially took office on Tuesday. The significance of the feat was not lost on Capito, who was joined throughout the day by dozens of politicians offering praise[Read More…]
Mega-roost of crows darkens Bluefield skies
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A crow mega-roost has returned to Bluefield. According to City Manager Dane Rideout, the crows are migrating. “Things migrate, from what I’m being told, November through February, and this area of the country has a huge migration of crows. They stage, from what I’m being told. Which[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Jan. 7
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. TAIL OF MISSING AIRASIA PLANE FOUND IN JAVA SEADivers[Read More…]