WHEELING, W.Va. — Rep. David McKinley easily won a third term representing northern West Virginia in the House of Representatives, soundly beating his Democrat challenger, state Auditor Glen Gainer, in Tuesday’s election. After all the votes were counted, McKinley, R-W.Va., led with 91,941 votes to Gainer’s 51,755, according to unofficial[Read More…]
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Copper thefts can lead to tragedies
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — In addition to theft, the person or people who stole copper wiring from a power company facility in Marshall County are guilty of killing an innocent man. Someone stole wiring from an American Electric Power installation near a coal mine in[Read More…]
Mooney retains W.Va.’s 2nd District seat for GOP
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — In a tight race that see-sawed back and forth all night long, Alex X. Mooney edged out Nick Casey for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional district during Tuesday’s election. “I feel great, humbled and honored,” Mooney said in a telephone interview Tuesday night. “I commend Nick Casey for[Read More…]
Berkeley County teen makes legislative history
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –Months of speculation ended Tuesday night when Republican newcomer Saira Blair bested two other candidates to become the youngest person ever elected to the West Virginia Legislature. Blair, who will represent the 59th District in the West Virginia House of Delegates, received 1,984 votes or 61.79 percent in[Read More…]
Mingo County stunned by Truman Chafin’s defeat
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A huge upset in the WV State Senate race has stunned the residents of Mingo County, as veteran incumbent Senator H. Truman Chafin was narrowly defeated by a 51 to 49 percent margin (11,561 to 11,172) to Republican Mark Maynard, a newcomer to the political arena from[Read More…]
Fayette County out of sync on ‘Scout Amendment’
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although the Non-Profit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Amendment — commonly referred to at the Boy Scout Amendment — passed overwhelmingly across the state, Fayette County residents voted it down nearly 2 to 1. With 97 percent of all precincts counted statewide, 236,697 (62 percent) voted for and[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. SOUR MOOD AT THE POLLSAbout a quarter of U.S.[Read More…]
One W.Va. county helps another with recycling
BECKLEY, W.Va. — After terminating its lease with West Virginia Recycling Services, the Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority will be transporting recyclables to Raleigh County to be processed. Lisa Suggs, marketing director at the Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority, said the facility is well-equipped to handle the extra materials and[Read More…]
Speak up on proposed utility rate increase
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has set two dates for public hearings on a proposed American Electric Power rate increase that would, if approved, raise power bills significantly. AEP serves almost 500,000 people in 23 counties, including Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer,[Read More…]
Joe, Rock Manchin say $1.7M suit has shaky basis
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and businessman Rock Manchin say that a $1.7 million civil suit filed against them by their brother is hanging on to one document for proof. And that document isn’t even legal and binding, nor can it be tied to any past oral or[Read More…]
