MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Janeille Shaw, a retired WVU Hospitals nurse and clad in a shepherd outfit, was ready for the Morgantown Christmas Parade, on Monday, Dec. 8. Shaw and her group, with Trinity Episcopal Church, were gathered in front of the Panera Bread on the corner of High and Willey[Read More…]
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W.Va. legislative power swings south
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After November’s historic election, which saw Republicans sweep to power in the state Legislature for the first time in 80 years, changes are to be expected. Those changes began over the weekend, as the two respective parties chose their “candidates” for[Read More…]
Ex-Republican lawmaker to become House clerk
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eight years after leaving the Legislature, a former Kanawha County delegate and senator said Monday he’s looking forward to a new role in the House of Delegates next session. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” Steve Harrison said of his nomination to become the 22nd clerk of the House.[Read More…]
Ex-Freedom Industries chief facing federal charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eleven months after his company contaminated the drinking water of 300,000 West Virginians, former Freedom Industries President Gary Southern is facing federal charges. Southern is charged with bankruptcy fraud, false oath in a bankruptcy case and wire fraud, according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District[Read More…]
FOIA bill clears U.S. Senate after Rockefeller hold
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Legislation that press freedom groups say would provide important reforms to the federal government’s open records law passed the U.S. Senate Monday, after being briefly blocked by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va. “Passage of the FOIA Improvement Act will help open the government to the more than 300[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 9
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. CIA TORTURE REPORT RAISES SECURITY CONCERNSThe White House moves[Read More…]
Maple syrup pouring out of West Virginia
DRY FORK, W.Va. — You don’t have to go to New Hampshire or Vermont to taste sweet success. A trip to Dry Fork in Randolph County is far enough. That’s where John Dalen has created West Virginia’s largest maple syrup works.It started just one year ago on several acres he inherited[Read More…]
W.Va. legislators nominate party leaders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After weeks of discussion and speculation, Republicans and Democrats in the West Virginia Legislature officially nominated leaders of their respective parties during caucuses held over the weekend. The two gatherings had markedly different tones as Democrats quietly gathered at the Capitol during a rainy Saturday morning. The[Read More…]
Charleston seeks to prevent another Ferguson
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Cities across the nation have watched events this fall in Ferguson, Mo., and asked, “How can we prevent that from happening here?” That question prompted Pastor Wayne Crozier of Abundant Life Ministries to invite Charleston Chief of Police Brent Webster[Read More…]
Charleston’s Capital High caps perfect season
WHEELING — With all the play-makers Capital can crowd onto the football field at one time, Jordan Kinney often gets overlooked. But not on Saturday afternoon. Not with the whole state watching. The 6-foot-4 senior receiver-defensive back caught a record-tying four touchdown passes — two of the highlight-reel variety — as[Read More…]