DELBARTON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Board of Education (BOE) regained local control after nine years under the guidance of the West Virginia State Board (WVSBE) on Wednesday morning. The West Virginia State Board of Education (WVSBE) held a meeting at Mingo Central Comprehensive High School and relinquished local control[Read More…]
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Sign recalls Weirton’s Hollywood connections
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Lifetime Weirton native Sarah Brancazio Lemasters wanted to draw visitors’ attention to outstanding moments in her hometown’s history, so she contacted Mayor George J. Kondik with an idea for a sign highlighting some of the movies that have been filmed in the city throughout the years. Ward[Read More…]
W.Va. town seeks spot of TLC for giant teapot
CHESTER, W.Va. — It may be the “World’s Largest Teapot,” but size isn’t always the most important thing. In the case of Chester’s most famous landmark, unmistakable at the junction of Carolina Avenue and U.S. Route 30, it’s condition that counts. “My goal is to get this all fixed,” said[Read More…]
W.Va. legislators should keep SCORE-ing
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The news that the Legislature may abandon the SCORE initiative following the Republican takeover of both the House of Delegates and the state Senate is premature. SCORE is the handiwork of Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall, and even though his tenure in[Read More…]
KFC takes issue with West Virginia political ad
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Kentucky Fried Chicken has asked a political action group to cease using likenesses of its trademarks in campaign material that lampooned a Republican candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates. Delegate-elect John Kelly of Parkersburg, a Republican who ran in the 10th Delegate District and won,[Read More…]
Wheeling service firm begins expansion hiring
WHEELING, W.Va. — Williams Lea Group officials today plan to begin hiring the 100 new workers they need for their expanding operations inside the downtown Wheeling Stone Center, as the company that performs business services for numerous law firms and banks continues growing. On Wednesday, company leaders joined Wheeling Mayor[Read More…]
Lewis County officials probe employee hours
WESTON, W.Va. — The Lewis County Commission plans to look into allegations that some county employees are clocking in excess hours. The commission heard the allegations from Human Resource Officer Debbie Hall, who works in the County Clerk’s Office, at Wednesday’s meeting. Commissioners decided to discuss the issue with Office[Read More…]
W.Va. leaders wary of Obama climate deal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For months, one of the major criticisms the coal industry and its political supporters offered of President Obama’s plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions from power plants was that the administration was forcing the United States to go it alone while other major carbon polluters, like China,[Read More…]
W.Va. tax forms updated for same-sex couples
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State tax forms for next year’s filing season will be updated to reflect the state’s recent acceptance of same-sex marriage. Not only will gay and lesbian couples be able to file jointly next year like heterosexual couples, but same-sex couples who were already legally married in other[Read More…]
Money hardly key to Wayne man’s upset victory
WAYNE, W.Va. — Whoever said money buys elections has never been “out Wayne.” The Republican candidate who ousted the longest-serving Senate majority leader and the longest continuously serving state senator didn’t accept a single campaign contribution and spent no money on the 2014 election cycle, state records indicate. But that[Read More…]
