CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The global decline in energy prices, while good for consumers, is taking its toll on state tax collections and may force revenue officials to take extraordinary actions to ensure the state ends the year with its books in balance. The state’s General Revenue Fund posted a $27[Read More…]
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Bridge Day to rethink finger scan plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In response to recent public reaction, the Bridge Day Commission has decided that plans to finger scan jumpers, rappellers and vendors should be reconsidered. The Bridge Day Security Committee is beginning an evaluation period, according to Sharon Cruikshank, chairwoman of the Bridge Day Commission. Bridge Day draws[Read More…]
Drilling firm to lay off 250 contract land brokers
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Antero Resources will be laying off more than 250 contract land brokers operating in the region, a company official said Monday. Al Schopp, Antero’s regional vice president and chief administrative officer, said the Denver-based exploration and drilling company is laying off the land brokers to “focus as[Read More…]
Grammy winner Tim O’Brien releasing chemical spill song
NASHVILLE — Grammy-winning Americana artist Tim O’Brien will launch his new download label Short Order Sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Available on all digital music outlets including iTunes and Amazon, the label’s debut release is “Brush My Teeth With Coca-Cola,” a humorous look at the Freedom Industries chemical spill one[Read More…]
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Cabell County jury turnout improves significantly
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — More than 100 people showed up for jury duty Monday in Cabell County, a welcome change in the county’s ongoing struggle to convince residents to fulfill that civic duty. Cabell Circuit Judge Paul T. Farrell estimated 125 people appeared at Monday’s jury orientation. Only 10 were excused,[Read More…]
State superintendent to visit Eastern Panhandle
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Martirano is making good on his pledge to visit all 55 county school districts, and will be in the Eastern Panhandle through Friday. Along with an opportunity to personally introduce himself, Martirano is also taking advantage of this quality time[Read More…]
Tough Mudder leaving Berkeley County in 2015
GLENGARY, W.Va. — After hosting three events over two years at Peacemaker National Training Center, Tough Mudder is not returning to Berkeley County, opting out of the final year of a three-year contract. According to Cole McCullough, owner of Peacemaker National Training Center, Tough Mudder chose not to host an[Read More…]
Using emergency funds should not be an option
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Republican leaders who will take control of the West Virginia Legislature within a few days have said they can balance the state budget without dipping into funds held in reserve for years to cope with emergencies. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said last[Read More…]
W.Va. officials say 1,100 tanks failed inspection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection say 1,100 above-ground storage tanks registered with the state are “not fit for service.” Kelley Gillenwater, spokeswoman for DEP, said as of Monday the agency had received inspection certificates for 28,700 storage tanks. Owners were required by law[Read More…]
